Stock Investing for CanadiansStock Investing for Canadians

This practical guide gives you proven strategies for weathering any economic climate and for selecting and managing profitable investments in either a bear or bull market. You'll navigate the new economic landscape and choose the right stocks for different situations-and you'll find fresh real-world examples that show you how to maximize your returns. - Get started with the basics-understand stock value, assess your finances, set your investing goals, and know your investing style - Recognize the risks-explore different kinds of risk and weigh risk against return - Make informed investing decisions-research stocks, understand growth and income investing, and use basic economics to improve your stock strategy - Build a strong foundation for your portfolio-investigate industries, evaluate a company's financial health, and understand the effect of government on stock investing - Capitalize on emerging sector opportunities-from precious metals to alternative energy, discover the hot sectors that will make your portfolio thrive - Build (and hold on to) your wealth-get expert tips and tactics for buying with fewer costs and keeping the CRA at bay Open the book and find: - The differences between stock investing and trading - How to understand and use indexes - The various types of investment dealers and how to use one - New ways to gather stock information online - Methods for tracking insider trading - Early signs of megatrends that can affect your portfolio - Solutions for protecting your profits - Canadian investing resources and financial ratios Learn to: - Incorporate stocks into your investment plan - Ride out the highs and lows of the market - Balance risks and rewards to reach your goals - Profit from emerging megatrends and sector opportunities.