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    Investing for the Utterly Confused
    Investing for the Utterly Confused
    Investing for the Utterly Confused
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    Investing for the Utterly Confused

    By Paul Petillo

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    Make sense of every kind of investment with this easy, accessible guide!

    In the popular, easy-to-use format of the Utterly Confused series, this authoritative, easy-to understand guide to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, 401(k)s, and more is perfect for the novice investor. Paul Petillo provides practical, proven advice on finding the right places to invest, weighing risk versus return, anticipating pitfalls in the market, and maintaining a diversified portfolio.

    • Thorough and comprehensive coverage of all relevant investment strategies, tools, and tips for today's investor
    • Definitions, descriptions, and step-by-step instruction will teach even the most uninitiated how to build a solid, profitable portfolio
    • Explains the dynamics of the market, the discipline needed to invest, and the tools needed to be successful in the long term
    • Includes explanations of important tricks of the trade, including asset allocation, dollar cost averaging, and efficient market hypothesis
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateJan 12, 2007
    ISBN9780071712453
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