Understanding Stocks, Third Edition 3rd edition

The bestselling stock-investing guide has been thoroughly revised--helping you dramatically improve your performance in the new world of investing

If you're a novice investor, Understanding Stocks provides everything you need to start out strong. This comprehensive beginner's guide covers all the fundamentals--market language, players, rules, strategies, and environment--and helps you build a solid portfolio by developing the right balance between risk and reward. This heavily updated edition includes brand-new chapters on: Risk managementIdentifying winning stocksTesting your trading strategyBitcoin and alternative investmentsWays to read the market quickly and accuratelyTechnical and fundamental analysisShort-term trading and long-term investing

In addition, it brings you fully up to date on pattern day trading rules and zero commissions; strategies for both bull and bear markets; the influence of computer algorithms; and preparing for the market open.

With Understanding Stocks, Third Edition, you have everything you need to succeed by investing more and trading less.