Investing overseas can be a very intimidating, even scary, subject. Even though many of us would love to invest internationally, we have limited information on how and where to place our money. This book will demystify global investing by providing novice investors with practical guidelines on how to invest overseas while helping them to avoid the inherent pitfalls. Global Investing Made Easy covers all the main aspects that a non-financial person should know before embarking on a global investment journey and will be helpful to investors across the globe. People of all ages and levels of wealth will benefit from the practical, easy-to-understand, jargon-free information required to invest in the international markets, proving that financial freedom is possible for everyone.

The investment theories of Ben Graham, author of Security Analysis, have never been more popular. Now, Janet Lowe delivers a new book that provides an easy, accessible way to use Graham's classic, but complex investment theories. In addition to presenting Graham's teachings in a readily understandable way, Lowe includes examples of how Warren Buffett and other disciples have used the principles. Illustrations.

Most South Africans fail to reap the benefits of investing internationally. This book gives you the power to harness global growth, and provides the blueprint used by the world’s best investors to preserve and grow their wealth. Drawing from a career providing international investment solutions to global clients, David A. Joshua identifies common mistakes made by individual investors, and explains the key fundamentals that everyone can apply to take control of their financial destiny. This book provides the tools to understand: • Why South Africans make sub-optimal investment decisions, and how they can overcome their subjective biases. • The power – and necessity – of investing with a global mindset. • How to harness global growth to generate compounding, Einstein’s ‘eighth wonder of the world’. • How and when you should exchange your rands for hard currency. • How to align your life goals with a specific investment strategy. • Why emotions are the enemy of investors, and what strategies you can use to keep your decision-making rational. For anyone wanting a clear understanding of how to invest successfully in global markets, this book is essential reading.

New, updated edition of this bestseller! How can you become financially secure with the resources at your disposal? What is the safest way to invest and accumulate money? And why is it never too late to start planning your financial well-being? In this new, updated edition of the bestselling Become Your Own Financial Advisor, all of this, and much, much more, is explained. Money plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of our lives, and yet very few of us know how to save, where to invest and how to avoid money troubles. This highly accessible book is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their financial situation, from the financial novice who needs clear basic guidelines on how to deal with money, to those who are more financially savvy but want to supplement their knowledge. Covering a range of topics, including saving, investing, debt management and blunders to avoid, Become Your Own Financial Advisor provides people of all ages and levels of wealth with practical information on how to improve their finances. In the process, it shows that financial freedom is possible for everyone. This, the second edition of Become Your Own Financial Advisor, has been updated with new types of investments, fresh approaches to technology, the latest tax information and further feedback on ‘Julia’, the savings rock star.

YOUR EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND GUIDE TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM! Have you ever wondered how wealthy people actually made their first million? Here is a book that shows how various people have made their money in their own unique way, thus allowing you to find a method that works for you so that you, too, can make your first million and gain financial freedom. We would all like to reach a stage where we are able to live off the income from our savings and investments. Sadly, only 5 out of every 100 people reach that stage. This highly accessible book is aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to make their first million in savings. The book provides real examples of ordinary people who have reached their financial goals and explains how you can do the same. It also provides practical ways of setting goals and keeping yourself motivated to achieve them, especially in tough times. How to Make Your First Million provides people from all walks of life with practical information on how to achieve financial freedom in a range of different ways and shows that it is possible for everyone to be financially free.

2012 update to the 2009 ed. includes "updated tax information in the chapter regarding IRAs and 401(k) accounts, and updated section about ETFs as compared to index funds, an updated section about target retirement funds, and a reworking of the chapter about asset allocation and risk tolerance."--www.obliviousinvestor.com.

Most people I meet tend to either think the Stock Market is complex and difficult or that it is easy to make money on the Stock Market. I fell into the category of thinking the Stock Market was easy but I soon found out that there are rules to trading and if applied correctly, could lead to profitable trading and investing. I have since taught people how to trade and invest wisely and dispel the many myths surrounding the Stock Market. This book on Stock Trading & Investing for Beginners has been published to give the reader an essential foundation as they venture into the exciting world of Trading & Investing.

Exploit your offshore status to build a robust investment portfolio Most of the world's 200 million expats float in stormy seas. Few can contribute to their home country social programs. They're often forced to fend for themselves when they retire. The Global Expatriate's Guide to Investing is the world's only book showing expats how to build wealth overseas with index funds. Written by bestselling author, Andrew Hallam, it's a guide for everyone, no matter where they are from. Warren Buffett says you should buy index funds. Nobel prize winners agree. But dangers lurk. Financial advisors overseas can be hungry wolves. They don't play by the same set of rules. They would rather earn whopping commissions than follow solid financial principles. The Global Expatriate's Guide To Investing shows how to avoid these jokers. It explains how to find an honest financial advisor: one that invests with index funds instead of commission paying windfalls. You don't want an advisor? Fair enough. Hallam shows three cutting edge index fund strategies. He compares costs and services of different brokerages, whether in the U.S. or offshore. And he shows every nationality how to invest in the best products for them. Some people want stability. Some want strong growth. Others want a dash of both. This book also answers the following questions: How much money do I need to retire? How much should I be saving each month? What investments will give me both strong returns, and safety? The Global Expatriate's Guide To Investing also profiles real expats and their stories. It shows the mistakes and successes that they want others to learn from. It's a humorous book. And it demonstrates how you can make the best of your hard-earned money.

“Do not hesitate to buy this book, it will make you money!” --Ike Iossif,President/Chief Investment Officer,Aegean Capital Group, Inc. ETFs offer exceptionally low expenses, outstanding performance, and unparalleled transparency. But, the number and variety of choices can be overwhelming. Now, one of the field's leading experts cuts through the ETF hype, offering a start-to-finish plan for choosing the right ETFs and using them to beat the market, year after year. Dr. Marvin Appel explains exactly how ETFs work, what they can and cannot do, and why they’re not all equally attractive. Then, drawing on objective data and proven, back-tested strategies, he shows you how you can quickly move into the right ETFs at the right time, consistently staying on the winning side of major market trends. Appel illuminates every facet of ETF investing: quantifying potential risk and reward, using ETFs to improve diversification, implementing simple ”active strategies,” deciding when to move into cash, and more. He also presents a full chapter on international ETF investing, as well as a discussion on how ETF investing can reduce your taxes. From start to finish, this book candidly assesses risks, costs, and rewards, helping you become an informed ETF consumer and a powerfully effective ETF investor. Use ETFs to invest like the big players Drive down costs and fully leverage diversification, the only “free lunch” on Wall Street Learn what your investment advisors won’t tell you The objective truth about ETF costs, risks, and opportunities Build your “one-decision” portfolio Profitable investing has never been this easy Drive even greater profits with proven “active” strategies Simple asset allocation strategies you can implement in just minutes Choose ETFs that match your investment style Build a profitable portfolio you’re comfortable with “Today, exchange-traded funds are the most innovative and rapidly growing investment vehicles. Marvin Appel’s new book provides, in a highly readable framework, a wealth of information on what they are and–more importantly–how private and professional investors can use them to build wealth through a simple and easy-to-implement investment program.” –C. Michael Carty, Principal and Chief Investment Officer, New Millennium Advisors, LLC “In the ever-expanding complex world of ETFs, Marvin Appel has cut through all the fluff and created a one-stop guide to not only using them, but using them profitably. The sections on diversification and the use of relative strength in comparing asset classes are invaluable. Individual investors and financial advisors alike will get a significant return on investment by spending time with this book.” –Bob Kargenian, CMT, President/Principal, TABR Capital Management, LLC The first step-by-step investment program built around low-cost, top-performance ETFs! Back-tested, verifiable strategies from one of the world’s leading ETF experts! All you need is a discount brokerage account, a few minutes on the Internet each month, and this book! ETFs give investors the best of all worlds: instant diversification, unprecedented flexibility for profiting from market shifts, and incredibly low costs. Now, there’s a step-by-step, plain-English guide to profiting from ETFs from one of the world’s leading experts. Chapter 1 Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): Now Individuals Can Invest Like the Big Players Chapter 2 The Multifaceted Stock Market: A Guide to Different Investment Styles Chapter 3 A One-Step Strategy for Selecting Superior Investments: Indexing Chapter 4 Investment Risk: A Visit to the Dark Side Chapter 5 How Well Are Your Investments Really Doing? Risk-Adjusted Performance Chapter 6 Diversification: The Only Free Lunch on Wall Street Chapter 7 The One-Decision Portfolio Chapter 8 When to Live Large: An Asset Allocation Model for Small- Versus Large-Cap ETFs Chapter 9 Boring Bargains or Hot Prospects? Choosing Between Growth and Value ETFs Chapter 10 When Is It Safe to Drink the Water? International Investing Chapter 11 What Bonds Can Tell You About Stocks: How to Use Interest Rates Chapter 12 It’s a Jungle Out There: Selecting from Among Different ETFs with Similar Investment Objectives Chapter 13 The Ultimate ETF Investment Program in Just 30 Minutes Per Month Appendix Internet Resources for ETF Investors Index