Getting Started in Shares

Take your first steps towards investing in the sharemarket

Build the successful share portfolio you've always wanted,guided by this beginner's guide to the sharemarket. Getting Startedin Shares For Dummies reveals the investing secrets you need toknow -- how the market works, how the stock exchange operatesand what brokers actually do.

• Understand the sharemarket -- find out how the AustralianSecurities Exchange (ASX) works

• Develop your own...
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Take your first steps towards investing in the sharemarket

Build the successful share portfolio you've always wanted,guided by this beginner's guide to the sharemarket. Getting Startedin Shares For Dummies reveals the investing secrets you need toknow -- how the market works, how the stock exchange operatesand what brokers actually do.

• Understand the sharemarket -- find out how the AustralianSecurities Exchange (ASX) works

• Develop your own successful investing strategy -- know howto assess potential share investments

• Analyse the sharemarket and track trends -- make informedchoices and grow your wealth

• Choose the best broker for you -- get some professional helpwith investing

• Know the risks -- learn how to diversify your portfolio

• Realise the tax implications of share ownership --understand how holding shares affects your tax liability

Open the book and find:

• Up-to-date analysis of the global financial crisis

• The latest information about tax and superannuation policies

• Tips for diversifying your share holdings

• Guidance for choosing a stock broker

• Methods for identifying when to buy and sell

• Ways to pick winners for your portfolio

Learn to:

• Pick the best shares and diversify your portfolio

• Minimise your risk and maximise your returns

• Work with a broker

• Reduce your capital gains tax bill