The Financial Times Guide to How the Stock Market Really Works Paperback - 2011 - 5th Edition

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'Modern and thorough, it will answer the questions that investors (inexperienced or otherwise) might have.' Securities and Investment Review

'A really well organized and illuminating book - and on top of that, a thoroughly enjoyable read.' Sir Anthony Jay, author of 'Yes Minister'

'Buy a copy of 'How the Stock Market Really Works'. It neatly demolishes any pretentions City professionals might claim in "adding value".'

Scotlandon Sunday

The Financial Times Guide to How the Stock Market Really Works is an introduction to the complex world of the financial markets. Whether you are new to investing, or already have a share portfolio, this is an intelligent guidebook to the often confusing world of investing. Written especially for the ordinary investor, it will provide you with the key strategies you need to make money on the stock market.

Now in its fifth edition, this bestselling bookincludes:

• An overview of major financial instruments and how they can work for you
• The best ways to avoid market pitfalls
• Investment theories and strategies
• How to interpret financial advice and information
• An explanation of what goes on the stock markets, and who really makes the money
• What financial crises mean for the private investor