{"product_id":"online-investing-for-dummies-isbn-9781119601487","title":"Online Investing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a winning portfolio—and reduce your risk—with this bestselling guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline investing has never been easier—or more potentially confusing. Now that every broker or finance site has its own app, data, or approach, it can be all too easy to be misled and make a bad decision. \u003ci\u003eOnline Investing for Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ehelps you reduce risk and separate the gimmicks from the gold, pointing investors of all experience levels to the pro-tips, calculators, databases, useful sites, and peer communities that will lead to success. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdated to include information on mobile trading and the influence of social media on the markets, the book also covers the basics—showing you how to figure out how much to invest, find data online, and pick an online broker. It then progresses through to more advanced topics, such as calculating returns, selecting mutual funds, buying bonds, options, commodities, and IPOs, taking you and your money wherever you want to go in the global market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet expectations and assess your risk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze stocks and financial statements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssemble the suite of tools to calculate your performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet tips on choosing the right online broker and on protecting your information online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s time to get a pro strategy, and \u003ci\u003eOnline Investing for Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ehas all the inside information you need to build up that winning portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout this Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started Investing Online \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Yourself Ready for Online Investing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Investing Online is Worth Your While 8 Getting Started 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring How Much You Can Afford to Invest 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning yourself into a big saver 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing desktop personal finance software 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing personal finance websites 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapitalizing from personal finance apps 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving with web-based savings calculators 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelying on the residual method 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing web-based goal-savings calculators 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding How You Plan to Save 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Be a Successful Investor, Start Now! 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning the Lingo 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Your Expectations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping up with the rate of return 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe power of compounding 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining How Much You Can Expect to Profit 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the past 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the past tells you about the future 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGut-Check Time: How Much Risk Can You Take? 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassive or Active? Deciding What Kind of Investor You Plan to Be 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to know if you’re a passive investor 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSites for passive investors to start with 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to know whether you’re an active investor 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSites for the active investor to start with 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting Your Device Ready for Online Investing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Your Device into a Trading Station 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing favorites to put data at your fingertips 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting key mobile apps a touch away 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompiling a list of must watch sites 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the Market’s Every Move 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting price quotes on markets and stocks 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlicing and dicing the markets 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour crystal ball: Predicting how the day will begin 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting company descriptions 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping tabs on commodities 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking bonds and U.S Treasurys 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Market-Moving News 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial websites 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional financial news sites 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking In on Wall Street Chatter 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone is an expert: Checking in with blogs 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding blogs 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting in tune with podcasts 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming Twitter 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Tabs on the Regulators 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecuting Trades 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching the Internet High and Low 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Bad Guys Out: Securing Your PC 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Basics with Online Tutorials and Simulations 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline tutorials 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimulations 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Choosing the Best Account Type for You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How Different Accounts Are Taxed 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaxable accounts 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetirement accounts 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation savings accounts 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlain Vanilla: The Taxable Brokerage Account 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of dividends 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow capital gains are taxed 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe high tax price of being short-term 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow long-term capital gains are taxed 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you can win from your losses 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do with your worthless stock 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing technology to measure your capital gain 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring your capital gains if you’ve lost your records 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow dividends are taxed 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetirement Accounts: Knowing Your 401(k)s from Your IRAs 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e401(k)s: A great place to get started 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging your 401(k) plan online 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting in tune with IRAs 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up an IRA 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Back to School with Education Savings Accounts 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree numbers you need to know: 529 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting up to speed on 529 plans online 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding 529 fees 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving in the 529’s shadow: The Coverdell 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Connecting with an Online Broker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Best Broker for You 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nine main factors to consider 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGotchas to watch out for 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparating the Types of Brokerages 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying the minimum with a deep discounter 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet more with a discounter 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull-service traditional 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Hidden Fees 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out What Reviewers Think 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Your Money Safe? Checking Out Your Broker 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting the Cord: Mobile Trading 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePay Attention to Where Your Cash is Parked: Money Market Funds 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying Stocks and Mutual Funds without a Broker 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocks: Direct investments 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual funds: Straight from the mutual fund company 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening and Setting Up Your Account 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe checklist of what you need to know 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe checklist of what you need to have 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Getting It Done: How to Enter and Execute Trades \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Stock Trades and Shares Are Handled 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays you can hold your investments 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA second in the life of a trade 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting It Done: Executing Your Trades 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of orders 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCosts of different orders 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTailoring your trades even more 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing off the Beaten Path with Different Trading Techniques 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCashing in when stocks fall: Selling stock short 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the short sellers 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving on borrowed time: Buying stock on margin 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe call you don’t want to get: The margin call 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nightshift: Trading in the extended hours 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Options: Basic Ways to Best Use Options 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe different types of options 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic options strategies 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to get option prices online 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to buy options online 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering more about options online 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Through Placing a Trade 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the brokerage’s website 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the brokerage’s mobile app 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the brokerage’s PC software 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Using Online Investment Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Why Stock Prices Rise and Fall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Stocks Get into the Public’s Hands 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: An idea becomes a company 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: The company expands and grows 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: The company goes public 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: The new shares trade 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Stocks Move Up and Down in the Short Term 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the market’s every move 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting in tune with earnings reports 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanies and the company they keep in their industries 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring the big cheese 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere it all begins: Tracking prices of raw materials 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting with the mo’ 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMania over merger chatter 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy bond yields aren’t boring 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe heartbeat of the economy: Economic reports 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat they know that you don’t — Insider buying and selling 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how investors are feeling: Tracking market sentiment 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Moves Stocks in the Long Term? 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing back to school with academic research 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from the wise men 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Connecting with Other Investors Online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Kindred Investment Spirits Online 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Message with Stock Message Boards 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock message boards aren’t for everyone 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the types of stock message boards 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the ulterior motives of some online stock message board members 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining what exchange or market a stock trades on 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA penny saved: Beware of penny stocks 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting with an Investment Club 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to find an investment club that suits you 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the drawbacks of investment clubs 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking Comes of Age 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the fuss about Twitter? 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a read on the market with Twitter 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Facebook some face time 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brave New World: Social Networking Meets Online Investing 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial investing sites as a higher form of stock message boards? 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlugging into social investing sites 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting to get social: Trying social investing sites 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Measuring Your Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Tracking Your Performance 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy it’s worth the trouble to measure your returns 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy you want to measure your risk, too 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Your Performance Yourself 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to calculate returns 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy way to calculate returns if you’ve deposited or taken out money 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hardest way to calculate returns 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating How Risky Your Portfolio is 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA simple way of calculating your average return 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating your risk 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does it all mean? Sizing up your portfolio 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding other things to compare your returns to 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Online Tools to Calculate Your Performance 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at online performance-measurement tools 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing personal finance and performance-tracking software 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing stock simulation and social investing sites 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing portfolio-tracking websites 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing performance-analytics websites 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Choosing an Asset Allocation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Recipe for Your Online Investing: Asset Allocation 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s so great about diversification? 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZig-zag: The second element of diversification 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBigger isn’t always better: Understanding size 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking investments with the right styles 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow rebalancing steadies your portfolio 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow discipline can save your portfolio from getting punished 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing and Finding Your Perfect Asset Allocation 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining your current asset allocation 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing guidelines 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking an asset allocation based on your risk tolerance 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking an asset allocation based on your goals 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Finding and Buying Mutual Funds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Feeling is Mutual: Understanding Mutual Funds 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the pros of mutual funds 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawbacks of mutual funds worth considering 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Investment Companies 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategorizing Mutual Funds 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock funds 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBond funds 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney market funds 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid funds 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Look for in a Mutual Fund 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering the morass of mutual fund fees 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding mutual funds that work for you 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying mutual funds with an online broker 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to buy mutual funds without a broker 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Mutual Funds 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting funds’ characteristics side by side 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing a mutual fund’s risk 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Full Story: Reading a Mutual Fund’s Prospectus 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting More Information about Funds 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Finding and Buying Exchange-Traded Funds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know ETFs 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvest in Popular Indexes with ETFs 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Find the Right ETF for the Job 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking ETFs’ every move 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eETF fees can vary 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out how pricey an ETF is 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ETF-Recommending Robo-Advisors 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the heck is a robo-advisor? 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobo-advisors that hold your hand 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobo-advisors that are completely automated 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eETFs That Go off the Beaten Path 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eETFs Have Issues, Too 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Few Final Things to Consider about ETFs 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ETFs as a way to invest in themes 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetting on commodities and currencies with ETFs 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the fine print: The prospectus 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Maximizing Investment Knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Putting Companies Under the Microscope \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Financial Statements 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading financial statements 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the income statement 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasics about the balance sheet 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the cash flow statement 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting it all together 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting trends in financial statements 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing financial statements to understand the company 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnearthing Details about the Company from Regulatory Filings 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the nitty-gritty description of the company 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the details on company announcements 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out whether the company is being sued 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the truth from management 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing whether the company got into a tiff with its auditors 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the risk of failure 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing what the company is worried about 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing how much the company’s management is getting paid 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the independence of the company’s leadership 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Evaluating Stocks’ Prospects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out How to Not Overpay for Stocks 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick ways to determine how pricey a stock is 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to interpret valuations 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying stocks using automated tools 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShortcomings of studying stocks’ valuation ratios 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe armchair investor’s way to not overpay 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Stocks’ Potential Return and Risk 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring a stock’s total return 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out more about risk and return online 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging Even Deeper: Advanced Valuation Techniques 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the dividend discount model to see whether a stock is on sale 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe value hunter’s favorite weapon: The discounted cash flow analysis 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Finding Investment Ideas with Online Stock Screens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Familiar with Stock Screens 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an online screen 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral characteristics you can use to screen stocks 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an online screening site 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What You’re Looking For: Popular Screening Variables 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basics: Because you have to start somewhere 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting more particular: More advanced variables to screen for 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding stocks using trading-pattern variables 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started with Premade Screens 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning a Custom Screen 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding different industries’ best companies by using Yahoo! Finance 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding value or growth companies by using Morningstar’s Stock Screener 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Analyzing the Analysts and Stock Pickers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Apart Professional Analyst Reports 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing analyst reports online 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining which Wall Street analysts are worth listening to 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to look for in an analyst report 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePssst understanding the whisper number 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing and understanding credit ratings 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting with Online Stock Ratings 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting quant stock models to work for you 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing stock ratings with other investors online 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Stock- and Mutual Fund–Picking Newsletters and Websites 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore you sign up for a stock-picking service 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing newsletters to your advantage 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Researching and Buying Bonds Online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Acquainted with Bonds 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing who issues debt 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline resources to find out more about bonds 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon traits of bonds 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and Buying Bonds Online 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding individual bonds online 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSealing the deal: Buying individual bonds online 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Bond Alternatives 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney market funds and certificates of deposit 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Street’s lost child: Preferred stock 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Top Mistakes Made by Online Investors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying and Selling Too Frequently 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Losers Run and Cutting Winners Short 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the Per-Share Price of the Stock 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailing to Track Risk and Return 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advice from the Wrong People 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying to Make Too Much Money Too Quickly 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Emotions Take Over 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to Blame Someone Else for Your Losses 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIgnoring Tax Considerations 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDwelling on Mistakes Too Long 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Protect Your Investments and Identity Online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeware of Pyramid Schemes 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteer Clear of Ponzi Schemes 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid Tout Sheets and Know Whom You’re Taking Advice From 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Fall for Investment Spam Emails 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Loopholes Scammers Can Use 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarize Yourself with the Fingerprints of a Scam 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to Be an Online Sleuth 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow How to Complain If You Suspect a Fraud 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Sure That Your Computer is Locked Down 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Aware of Online Sources for More Information 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Online Investors’ Ten Most Common Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Find Out Which Companies Are Going to Split Their Stock? 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan I Use Options to Boost My Returns? 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan I Still Lose Money If I Invest in Bonds? 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Easiest Way to Invest in Commodities? 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Long Will it Take for Me to Double My Money? 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I Have a Say in How a Company I’m Invested in Operates? 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can Deep-Discount Online Brokers Make Money Charging $5 or Less for Trades? 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Are Hedge Funds, Private-Equity Funds, and Venture Capital Funds Different? 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf a Company is Buying Back Its Stock, Does That Mean the Stock is Cheap? 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf I Own a House, Do I Need to Hold Real-Estate Investment Trusts in My Stock Portfolio, Too? 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 391\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Krantz\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally known financial journalist who specializes in investing topics. He's personal finance and management editor at \u003ci\u003eInvestor's Business Daily.\u003c\/i\u003e He's also worked in the financial industry and covered markets and investing for \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY.\u003c\/i\u003e  His writing on financial topics has also appeared in \u003ci\u003eMoney\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003e Kiplinger's\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMen's Health\u003c\/i\u003e. Krantz is the author of \u003ci\u003eFundamental Analysis For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eInvestment Banking For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet expectations and assess risk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose an online broker and weigh your options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the latest tools, data, and resources\u003c\/li\u003e\t \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a winning portfolio\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline investing has never been easier—or more potentially confusing. Now that every broker and finance site has its own app, data, or approach, you can easily be misled and could potentially make a bad decision. This book helps you reduce risk and separate the gimmicks from the gold. 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