Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part I: Putting the Share in Sharemarket 7 Chapter 1: So, You Want to Invest in Shares 9 Chapter 2: Watching the Market Operate 25 Part II: Investing Strategies for Success 39 Chapter 3: Developing an Investment Strategy 41 Chapter 4: Assessing Your Risk 55 Chapter 5: Eggs and Baskets 83 Part III: Buying, Buying, Sold 107 Chapter 6: Buying and Selling Shares 109 Chapter 7: Knowing When to Buy and Sell Shares 125 Chapter 8: Buying What You Know 145 Chapter 9: Working with Brokers 181 Chapter 10: Taxing Matters 195 Part IV: The Part of Tens 211 Chapter 11: Ten Great Investors and Their Strategies 213 Chapter 12: Ten Things Not To Do, Ever 227 Index 235

About the Author

James Dunn is a freelance finance journalist and media consultant. He was founding editor of Shares magazine and writes for many other finance magazines and newspapers. He frequently appears on Australian radio and television, and also works as a media and investment consultant.