Building Wealth All–in–One For Canadians For Dummies

The comprehensive, six–books–in–one package Canadian investors can trust with their money The key to successful investing is a diverse portfolio. Building Wealth For Canadians All–in–One For Dummies offers a wealth of information on investment techniques and options ranging from stocks and mutual funds to trading on the Foreign Exchange to buying investment properties. With current content from expert Canadian authors, this book is the ultimate resource for Canadian investors looking to make more profitable investment decisions. Get to know the basics of building wealth — investigate how paying down debt and investing in an RRSP will help grow your money Investigate Guaranteed Investment Certificates — find out how to shop around and get the best interest rates Explore Canada′s mutual funds — understand the different types and how fund fees affect your return Understand the benefits of a financial advisor — explore what kind of advisor is right for you Grasp the techniques of stock investing — determine your investment style and recognize stock value Identify economic ups and downs — find out how bull markets and bear markets can affect your portfolio Explore short–term buying and selling — find trading techniques that will add wealth to your portfolio Discover the benefits of day trading — investigate the types of securities available and how to trade them Delve into real estate markets — explore property values and asset appreciation Investigate commercial and industrial properties — assess which class of property fits well within your budget Make better decisions — discover which investment strategy is right for you Open the book and find: The differences between bad debt and good debt How to choose between load and no–load mutual funds Information on deciphering stock tables Options for trading in RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs and TFSAs The benefits of real estate investment trusts The relationship between your emotions and investing strategies Investing strategies that fit your budget The difference between investing, trading and gambling 6 Books in 1 Investing Mutual Funds Stock Investing Trading Day Trading Real Estate Investing

Introduction 1 Book I: The Basics of Building Wealth 7 Chapter 1: The Basics of Building Wealth 9 Chapter 2: Playing It Safe 23 Chapter 3: Mind your Rs and Ts: RRSPs and TFSAs 39 Book II: Making Money with Mutual Funds 53 Chapter 1: Understanding Mutual Funds 55 Chapter 2: Figuring Out Fees — Discount or Full–Service Brokers?  77 Chapter 3: Surveying Your Fund Options 109 Book III: The Skinny on Stocks 153 Chapter 1: Building Wealth through Investing in Stocks 155 Chapter 2: Gathering and Deciphering Stock Information 177 Chapter 3: Going for Brokers 209 Book IV: Trials and Tribulations of Trading 233 Chapter 1: Trying Out Trading: The Basics 235 Chapter 2: The Fundamentals: Economics and Stock Market Metrics 247 Chapter 3: Nearly Everything You Wanted to Know about Technical Analysis 273 Chapter 4: Money Management Techniques and Trading System Tips 297 Chapter 5: The Skinny on Swing Trading and Derivatives 325 Book V: Delving into Day Trading 359 Chapter 1: Making a Day Trade of It 361 Chapter 2: Regulations and Taxes 393 Chapter 3: Managing Stress and Your Positions 411 Chapter 4: Using Fundamental and Technical Analysis 433 Chapter 5: Leverage and Arbitrage 465 Book VI: Reviewing Real Estate Investing 487 Chapter 1: Introducing Real Estate Investing 489 Chapter 2: Figuring Out Financing 509 Chapter 3: Scouting Properties: Where to Look and What to Look For 545 Chapter 4: Closing the Deal 579 Index 607