Stock Investing For Canadians For Dummies, 4th edition (4^th Ed.)

If you want to learn how to profitably invest in stocks, this is the book for you. This updated new edition of Stock Investing For Canadians For Dummies offers straight answers and simple advice for any Canadian who wants to take control of his or her portfolio. With practical guidance on making wise investments in any market?even today?s uncertain one?this plain?English guide covers unique investment segments, how to invest in different market situations, and real and recent examples on what to invest in and when. With fully updated references and resources, this is the perfect stock investing guide for beginners.

• Updated to include the latest information on the current stock market, as well as fresh case studies
• Written by expert authors?one an accountant and the other a certified financial planner and investing consultant
• Ideal for novice investors and those planning for retirement

Part I: Getting Started with the Essentials of Stock Investing  7

Chapter 1: Surveying the World of Stock Investing 9

Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Current Financial Situation and Goals 17

Chapter 3: Defi ning Common Approaches to Stock Investing 35

Chapter 4: Recognizing Risk and Volatility 45

Chapter 5: Stock Investing through Canadian Exchange–Traded Funds 63

Part II: Before You Invest  75

Chapter 6: Gathering Information 77

Chapter 7: Going for Brokers 97

Chapter 8: Investing for Long–Term Growth 109

Chapter 9: Investing for Income 123

Chapter 10: Understanding Technical Analysis for Stock Investors 137

Part III: Picking Winners  155

Chapter 11: Using Accounting Basics to Choose Winning Stocks 157

Chapter 12: Decoding Company Documents 175

Chapter 13: Emerging Sector and Industry Opportunities 189

Chapter 14: Investing with Megatrends 201

Chapter 15: The Big Economic and Political Picture 215

Part IV: Investment Strategies and Tactics 227

Chapter 16: Choosing among Investing, Trading, and Speculating 229

Chapter 17: Understanding Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques 241

Chapter 18: Using Trade Triggers and Advanced Conditional Orders 257

Chapter 19: Getting a Handle on DPPs, DRPs, and DCA    PDQ 265

Chapter 20: Corporate and Government Skullduggery: Looking at Insider Activity 275

Chapter 21: ’Cause I’m the Tax Man 287

Part V: The Part of Tens  301

Chapter 22: Ten Considerations When Your Stock Portfolio Is Down 303

Chapter 23: Ten Considerations When Your Stock Portfolio Is Up309

Chapter 24: Ten Challenges and Opportunities for Stock Investors 315

Chapter 25: Ten Great Strategies That Go Well with Stocks 321

Part VI: The Appendixes  327

Appendix A: Resources for Stock Investors 329

Appendix B: Financial Ratios 343

Index  353

Stock Investing For Dummies is for those readers who are new to investing in the stock market and who are looking for a comprehensive reference that gives them the information they need to make sure their investments grow.

Andrew Dagys has written and co–authored several books, including Investing Online For Canadians For Dummies and The Financial Planner for 50+.Paul Mladjenovic is a Certified Financial Planner and a speaker on investing and financial matters. He is also the author of Precious Metals Investing For Dummies.