Investing Online For Dummies

Research, trade, and track investments online

Take control of your investments, maximize investment knowledge, and build a profitable portfolio

The Internet brings a world of investment resources to your desktop, but how do you find your way through a dizzying array of investment possibilities? The Dummies Way, of course! This book helps you set reasonable expectations, assess your risk tolerance, choose an asset allocation, analyze and select investments, and maximize financial success.

Discover how to:

• Determine how much you can afford to invest

• Choose an online broker

• Enter and execute trades

• Measure the potential return of a stock

• Buy bonds online

• Understand options, commodities, and IPOs

Matt Krantz is a financial writer and reporter who covers investments and financial markets for USA TODAY. He also answers a different reader question every weekday in his Ask Matt column at USATODAY.com.