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'The most damaging half truth for savers is performance matters more than expenses. Read this book carefully and the financial services industry will have one fewer easy victim, but you will have a sound base for a lifetime of successful investment.'Martin White, Chair of UK Shareholders Association This is one of those great big books to buy and then tuck away for constant reference. It's a tour through everything from managing a portfolio to establishing a fair intrinsic value for a share. If it moves in the world of investing, its probably here.'David Stevenson, 'Adventurous Investor' in the Financial Times Informative and easy to read, Glen Arnold has produced arguably the most comprehensive book there is today on stock market investing and one that unquestionably will give an edge to any retail investor. This is a must read for anyone serious about investing.' Simon Thompson, Companies Editor, Investors Chronicle The Financial Times Guide to Investing is the definitive introduction to the art of successful stock market investing. Bestselling author Glen Arnold takes you from the basics of what investors do and why companies need them through to the practicalities of buying and selling shares and how to make the most from your money. He describes different types of investment vehicles and advises you on how to be successful at picking companies, understanding their accounts, managing a sophisticated portfolio, measuring performance and risk and setting up an investment club. The third edition of this investing classic will give you everything you need to choose your shares with skill and confidence. Thoroughly updated, this edition now includes: - Comprehensive advice about unit trusts and other collective investments- A brand new section on dividend payments and what to watch out for- An expanded jargon-busting glossary to demystify those complex phrases and concepts- Recent Financial Times articles and tables to illustrate and expand on case studies and examples- Detailed updates of changes to tax rates and legislation as well as increases in ISA allowances and revisions to capital gains tax

This essential guide to business start up is bang up-to-date and covers everything you need to know about starting up your own business. It gives you all the critical information about finance, tax and law and guides you through the minefields of recruitment, marketing, sales and pricing.This New EditionThere are many different alterations in the business environment which have been accounted for throughout the guide. These include:- financial changes caused by Covid- switch to working from home, continued switch away from retail to online,- proposals on free ports, moves to increase commitment to carbon-free environment- changes in UK law and the business relationship with the EU after Brexit