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There are lots of beginner guides to the stock market. Whilst they are all different, they are also very similar. This one goes through the main issues from what shares are, how the stock exchange works, how to invest and detail of how takeovers work. One of the more useful sections is on how to analyse the results. I think this is a good introduction to the subject for the absolute beginner but in its later chapters it also provides some useful tips for those who know a bit about the markets and want to know more or use it as a reference tool. --Adam Shaw, BBC Working Lunch
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At last a book that champions the small investor, the growing bank of potential shareholders who have cash to spare but fear entering the jungle that is the City of London. Shares Made Simple, written by highly respected financial journalist Rodney Hobson, tears away the mystique and jargon that surrounds the stock market. It takes you step by step through the most basic concepts of stock market investing, carefully explaining issues such as: - What shares are and how they are bought and sold - Why share prices go up and down - Why some companies' shares look cheap while others appear to be expensive - The hidden traps for the unwary This book sets out to create a level playing field between the stock market professionals and the small investor. As rising living standards and inherited cash provide assets for investment, no-one needs to suffer pitiful bank interest rates when there is real money to be made in sharing the nation's wealth.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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This was one of three books I purchased on share dealing / investing and was the cheapest , it was also the best and I found it easy to follow with lots of useful information , the jargon busting section was great
unlike some books in this area it does not presume you are already trading the stock markets
unlike some books in this area it does not presume you are already trading the stock markets
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was a reader of Shares magazine when Rodney Hobson was at the helm
before Hemscott got him. I tried not to miss a copy. Hobson's book
Shares Made Simple is our perfect guide to the stock market.
It does what it says on the tin. The author explains such things as
what shares are, how they are created, whose company it is, company
accounts, and the London Stock Exchange. He takes his case studies
from the market. The overview of takeovers is the best. Hobson has
that rare knack of explaining complex financial matters in words
anybody can understand. Here is the beginners' guide that was always
waiting to get written.
before Hemscott got him. I tried not to miss a copy. Hobson's book
Shares Made Simple is our perfect guide to the stock market.
It does what it says on the tin. The author explains such things as
what shares are, how they are created, whose company it is, company
accounts, and the London Stock Exchange. He takes his case studies
from the market. The overview of takeovers is the best. Hobson has
that rare knack of explaining complex financial matters in words
anybody can understand. Here is the beginners' guide that was always
waiting to get written.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book 2 days ago after struggling with The UK Traders Bible (to be fair to the author of that book this wasn't intended to be a beginners book but it is extremely good despite the terminology).
However, this book is extremely well written with easy to understand explanations. I highly recommend this book if you are a newcomer to the stock markets like myself.
However, this book is extremely well written with easy to understand explanations. I highly recommend this book if you are a newcomer to the stock markets like myself.
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Not for day traders
This book gives a lot of helpful info for beginner traders looking for long term investments and for you i thoroughly recommend this book. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Force
Excellent
Really enjoyed reading this book it explained the basics of the stock market in simple terms and I found the flow of the book to be really good. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Magee
Brilliant intro into the world of stocks and shares
I bought this book , due to the fact that I would be studying A level economics during my next school year. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Willfindlay-wilson
Good book
I read this book prior to starting my share portfolio. Having no experience, I found that this book helped give me a good grounding and enabled me to continue with confidence. Read more
Published 7 months ago by bookworm1970
Excellent - It does what it says on the cover
This is an excellent starter book about the world of shares. It would be useful for business studies/finance students through to an investor wishing to gain a better understanding... Read more
Published 10 months ago by JWM
shares made simple
An excellent book on the subject,with clear and understandable explanations,unlike other books I have read on the subject. Read more
Published 13 months ago by renfrew
Ideal for students
A great introduction to stocks and shares presented in a logical way and made easy to read by short paragraphs. Read more
Published 13 months ago by jrandall
Should be called Shares Made Sooooooo Simple!! Fantastic
This is really the easiest read I have ever had with regards to understanding shares, how they came about and what used to go on before digital techonology. Read more
Published 14 months ago by GavinJohn
A Great guide for the beginner
Hi,
This is just what I was looking for. A clear and simple guide to how the 'market' and 'companies' work. Read more
This is just what I was looking for. A clear and simple guide to how the 'market' and 'companies' work. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dickie III
Simple
I bought this book in hope that it would help to explain some of the common strategies to stock trading and enlighten me of a way to start. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mike
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