Motley Fool's Investing Without a Silver Spoon : How Anyone Can Build Wealth Through Direct Investing

by Fischer, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9781892547040
• ISBN10: 189254704X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Motley Fool

Summary

With the stock market on a seemingly perpetual rollercoaster ride, it's more important than ever to find ways to keep investment costs down and profits up. To this end, Jeff Fischer of the Motley Fool sets down the possibilities for commission-free direct investments. Fischer explains the difference between DRPs (dividend reinvestment plans) and DSPs (direct stock plans) and how to invest in each. He outlines what types of companies to consider, what kinds of records to keep, and how to deal with taxes -- all in the simple, concrete terms for which the Fool is famous.

Author Biography

Jeff Fischer is a senior writer at The Motley Fool and manages the Fool's real-money Drip Portfolio. After overcoming a formal background in business, he's now exceedingly Foolish about investing.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. i
An Introduction to Direct Investing	p. v
Why You Should Invest Sooner Rather Than Later	p. 1
Advantages of Direct Investment Plans	p. 7
How to Enroll in Direct Investment Plans	p. 23
Industries and Companies to Embrace	p. 31
Company Valuation and Performance Measures	p. 53
Portfolio Tracking, Recordkeeping, and Taxes	p. 63
When Not to Invest and Plan Disadvantages	p. 75
Selling Stock	p. 81
Good Luck on Your Foolish Journey	p. 85
Frequently Asked Questions About Direct Investing	p. 87
Directory of Companies With Direct Investment Plans	p. 95
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