Stock Investing For Dummies, 2^nd Edition covers all the proven tactics and strategies for picking the right stocks. Packed with savvy tips on today s best investment opportunities, this book provides a down–to–earth, straightforward approach to making money on the market without the fancy lingo. Soon you ll have the power to optimize your returns by:

• Recognizing and minimizing the risks
• Gathering information about potential stocks
• Dissecting annual reports and other company documents
• Analyzing the growth and demand of industries
• Playing with the politicians
• Approaching uncertain markets
• Using corporate stock buybacks to boost earnings
• Handling the IRS and other obligations

With a different strategy for every investor from recent college grad to married with children to recently retired this valuable reference is a must–have. It also features tips and tricks on how to tell when a stock is on the verge of declining or increasing, how to protect yourself from fraud, and common challenges that every investor must go through, along with resources and financial ratios.