Publisher's Synopsis
The inside scoop…for when you want more than the official line! Suddenly it seems everyone is turning away from brokers and toward the exciting new frontier of online investing. The upside is apparent: low cost, flexibility, speed, simplicity, and a seemingly unlimited supply of up–to–the–minute financial information via the Net. But what about the stories of people taking serious missteps without a broker's guidance, or about the occasional slip–ups or security problems of online brokerages? Let's face it: If you're going to double–click your money away, you want guidance from an informed but neutral authority. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide™ to Online Investing is designed to give savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from the stock market and the Internet to making the most profitable choices among the vast array of online investing options. In this book you'll get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide™ to Online Investing is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts: William Arnold works for the online brokerage A.B. Watley Group, Inc.; Kenan Pollack is a producer at Hoover's Online; and Azhar M. Usman and Anas Osman are president and CEO of XOLIA.com, respectively. These specialists ensure that you are armed with the most up–to–date insider information on the subject of online investing and are told exactly what "the Official establishment" doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on how to use the Internet and navigate your way around the stock market Insider Secrets on choosing among your options—from stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to futures and options, currency markets, and offshore opportunities Money–Saving Techniques for setting up accounts and putting in orders, building a portfolio, and joining an investment club Time–Saving Tips on knowing when and how to buy, sell, and hold The Latest Trends in online investment—preferential treatment, IPOs, day trading, and more Handy Checklists and Charts for tracking your investments and monitoring your portfolio as it grows visit us on–line at www.idgbooks.com
