Cotter On Investing: Taking the bull out of the markets: practical advice and tips from an experienced investor
This book discusses the key areas that every stock market investor should consider. Starting with the reason for buying shares in the first place it then goes on to consider a host of essential topics, including: ratios, dividends, diversification, directors' deals, technical analysis, ETFs, commodities, dealing techniques and much more. Cotter On Investing is your straightforward guide to the not always straightforward world of stock market investment. The markets can be a dangerous place and the risk involved can put people off the whole concept of stock investing. It shouldn't. Successful investors are those who manage risk and use mechanisms that reduce it to a level they are comfortable with. The stock market is potentially extremely rewarding in financial terms, but when the investor takes control of his or her own money it can also be fun, interesting and immensely satisfying. Throughout the book the author gives his own opinions not only on the different investment vehicles you can use but also on the ways in which you can improve your performance as a self-directed investor. With nearly 40 years of stock market experience, John Cotter is the ideal guide to help you make your investment decisions. Slicing through the jargon and with a solid, 'keep it simple' approach, this book is the ideal companion for anyone building and running their own share portfolio.
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Cotter On Investing: Taking the bull out of the markets: practical advice and tips from an experienced investor
This book discusses the key areas that every stock market investor should consider. Starting with the reason for buying shares in the first place it then goes on to consider a host of essential topics, including: ratios, dividends, diversification, directors' deals, technical analysis, ETFs, commodities, dealing techniques and much more. Cotter On Investing is your straightforward guide to the not always straightforward world of stock market investment. The markets can be a dangerous place and the risk involved can put people off the whole concept of stock investing. It shouldn't. Successful investors are those who manage risk and use mechanisms that reduce it to a level they are comfortable with. The stock market is potentially extremely rewarding in financial terms, but when the investor takes control of his or her own money it can also be fun, interesting and immensely satisfying. Throughout the book the author gives his own opinions not only on the different investment vehicles you can use but also on the ways in which you can improve your performance as a self-directed investor. With nearly 40 years of stock market experience, John Cotter is the ideal guide to help you make your investment decisions. Slicing through the jargon and with a solid, 'keep it simple' approach, this book is the ideal companion for anyone building and running their own share portfolio.
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Cotter On Investing: Taking the bull out of the markets: practical advice and tips from an experienced investor

Cotter On Investing: Taking the bull out of the markets: practical advice and tips from an experienced investor

by John Cotter
Cotter On Investing: Taking the bull out of the markets: practical advice and tips from an experienced investor

Cotter On Investing: Taking the bull out of the markets: practical advice and tips from an experienced investor

by John Cotter

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Overview

This book discusses the key areas that every stock market investor should consider. Starting with the reason for buying shares in the first place it then goes on to consider a host of essential topics, including: ratios, dividends, diversification, directors' deals, technical analysis, ETFs, commodities, dealing techniques and much more. Cotter On Investing is your straightforward guide to the not always straightforward world of stock market investment. The markets can be a dangerous place and the risk involved can put people off the whole concept of stock investing. It shouldn't. Successful investors are those who manage risk and use mechanisms that reduce it to a level they are comfortable with. The stock market is potentially extremely rewarding in financial terms, but when the investor takes control of his or her own money it can also be fun, interesting and immensely satisfying. Throughout the book the author gives his own opinions not only on the different investment vehicles you can use but also on the ways in which you can improve your performance as a self-directed investor. With nearly 40 years of stock market experience, John Cotter is the ideal guide to help you make your investment decisions. Slicing through the jargon and with a solid, 'keep it simple' approach, this book is the ideal companion for anyone building and running their own share portfolio.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780857191625
Publisher: Harriman House
Publication date: 09/17/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 200
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

JOHN COTTER has worked for the Barclays Group for 38 years, filling various senior management positions in the financial services industry. During the last 15 years he has worked for Barclays Stockbrokers, for whom he now fills the role of Vice President. He is a regular speaker on their behalf at client seminars and other professional gatherings and is renowned for his ability to demystify even the most complex of financial subjects. John writes a regular column, Cotter's Corner, which is consistently one of the most popular sections on the Barclays Stockbrokers website. The articles aim to educate, inform and inspire investors of all levels, helping them to understand the ins and outs of investing and hopefully trade more profitably.

Table of Contents

Disclaimer
Biography
Preface
1. Why Buy Shares?
Your financial future
Are shares a good investment?
Do you trust yourself or a professional?
Is it feasible to invest yourself?
2. A Common Sense Approach to Investing
The application of common sense
Keeping it simple
3. The PE Ratio
Calculating the PE
Interpretation of the PE
Market comparisons
The Rule of 20
Conclusion
4. The Mighty PEG
What is the PEG?
Using the PEG
PEG limitations
Where to find PEG data
5. Investing for Dividends
High dividend portfolios
Defining the key terms
The importance of re-investing dividends
Dogs of the Dow - a portfolio with bite
One final point - maiden dividends
Conclusion
6. Diversification
Asset allocation
The need for balance
Global diversification
Sectors and stocks
Your risk profile
7. Directors' Deals
What are directors' deals?
Not every deal is the same
Following directors' dealings in practice
Examples
Conclusion
8. Charting the Way
Three principles of technical analysis
Does charting work?
Case studies
Trend changes
History repeats itself
Conclusion
9. Investing or Trading?
The trading investor
Volatility as a Good Thing
Trading
Trend trading
Investors and traders play by different rules
10. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Range of ETFs
How ETFs can be used by investors
ETC hedging and credit risk
Conclusion
11. Commodities
The fifth asset class
How to invest in commodities
Conclusion
12. Smarter Ways to Deal
The types of contingent order
The benefits of Advanced Deal Mechanisms
Trading with ADMs
What level do you set for limit and stop orders?
Disadvantages of stop orders
My own ADM experience
13. My Top Tips for Long-Term Investors
Appendices
PEs and PEGs of FTSE100 Companies
Glossary
Index
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