What’s in the book?
Getting your strategy right – Managing risks using diversification; reasons for choosing funds or shares
Understanding funds – Clarity about the different funds – passive, actively managed, OEICs, investment trusts, ETFs, etc.
Single shares – Their pros and cons – greater interest; increased risk; reasons to monitor closely
Dividends – Importance of dividends for growing your money; checking yields of funds or shares
Government or Corporate Bonds – Using bonds for income, as well as to reduce volatility in your portfolio
Keeping control – Rational decision-making, taking profits and – very importantly – knowing when to cut losses
Background essentials – Why cash savings scarcely grow your money; using pensions; stocks and shares ISAs; choosing a stockbroker or platform