Online Trading

by Michael Murphy, Marc Robinson, Theresa Carey

Book Overview

The world of online investing can be overwhelming if you don't know where to begin-and have a road map to follow. Happily, you don't need a degree in computer technology or a business background to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789471760
• ISBN13: 9780789471765
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Investing Demystified

Online trading can be a very foreign concept. Just getting online can be a challenge, yet once you are here, and you obviously are, the principles of researching and investing online will become very important to you. If you are seeking practical explanations to help you prepare to take advantage of opportunities and protect yourself from risks, this is a step-by-step guide to help you place an order and track your online investments. Here you will find how to join the online revolution, develop a plan, deal with a broker, understand costs and fees, open an account, start to invest, control trades, track your portfolio performance, and tap into the online grapevine. Day Trading, Seeing the Market First hand and After-Hours trading are discussed and there is a big difference between online investing, online trading and day trading. Day trading is a tough game for small investors to win. In this book they warn against Day Trading and say that the vast majority of day traders do lose money as it is very stressful and very expensive. "The day trader is thrust into a cyber-environment of multiple screens, flashing colors, and fast-changing numbers. be sure that's for you." -Hint 35 You will find many Web site addresses so you can do more research. This is an excellent starting point for the journey of your own investing discoveries. ~The Rebecca Review