{"product_id":"understanding-investments-isbn-9781742469508","title":"Understanding Investments","description":"Understanding Investments is the ultimate guide for Australians looking to take control of their finances.  \u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been thoroughly updated for the modern investor, and includes essential information that will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edecipher the jargon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003echoose an investment strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ework with a financial adviser\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estructure and diversify your portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eavoid costly tax pitfalls.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering investments ranging from shares, CFDs and managed funds through to options, property, collectables and much more, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Investments\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with the tools you need to make a profit in all types of markets. Whether you're just starting your investment journey or you're a seasoned investor wanting to learn more, this user-friendly guide contains the most up-to-date information to help you make the most from your money.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: What you need to know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Investing today 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Investment terms 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Structuring your investment portfolio 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Keeping track of your investments 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Finding an adviser 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Trading and researching over the internet 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Tax considerations 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Investment options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Investing in the sharemarket 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 More sophisticated sharemarket strategies 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Hybrid securities and margin lending 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Listed investment companies 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 New floats 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Investing in managed funds 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Hedge funds 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Investing in bonds 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Interest-bearing investments 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Options and futures 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Property investing basics 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 How to evaluate a property investment 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Tax and property investments 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Listed and unlisted property trusts 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Investing in collectables 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Superannuation 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Detailed DCF analysis 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCharles Beelaerts\u003c\/b\u003e is an economics graduate of the University of Sydney and a graduate of Harvard Business School. He is a financial consultant and author who has previously worked as an analyst for banks and finance companies.  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Investments\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the ultimate guide for Australians looking to take control of their finances.  \u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been thoroughly updated for the modern investor, and includes essential information that will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDecipher the jargon\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eChoose an investment strategy\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWork with a financial adviser.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eStructure and diversify your portfolio\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAvoid costly tax pitfalls.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering investments ranging from shares, CFDs and managed funds through to options, property, collectables and much more, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Investments\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides you with the tools you need to make a profit in all types of markets. Whether you’re just starting your investment journey or you’re a seasoned investor wanting to learn more, this user-friendly guide contains the most up-to-date information to help you make the most from your money.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990430499045,"sku":"NP9781742469508","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781742469508.jpg?v=1761787798","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/understanding-investments-isbn-9781742469508","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}