This book covers all you have to know, explained in clear and accessible language with real examples, to understand the Stock Market, pick the best investment option each time and finally profit from your money. It will help you make wiser decissions and maximize your performance in the Stock Market, no matter your knowledge about stock investing, although especially useful for beginners and intermediate investors and traders. In this book, I gather all I have learned over the years based on real experience in stock investment, and also on reading countless books, blogs, and articles on the subject. Table of Contents: Understanding the Game How the Stock Exchange Works Why Should You Invest? What to Buy and What to Sell? Stock Indices How to Make Money The Price Is Right A Negative-Sum Game Defining Your Strategy Do You Invest or Speculate? Investing Capacity Time Will Tell Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Picking Winning Horses Fundamental or Technical Analysis? Fundamental Analysis Perspectives of Fundamental Analysis International Analysis National Analysis Sectorial Analysis Fundamental Analysis of the Company Technical Analysis The Importance of Volume Chart Analysis Indicators Security Analysis Managing Risks The Psychology of Trading The Profit-Risk Relationship Young and Bold, Old and Careful Diversify to Win Probabilities Appendix I: Practical analysis of McDonald's stock Fundamental Analysis Technical Analysis Security Analysis Conclusion Appendix II: Get Ready to Invest PaperTesting Stock Purchases and Sales in Practice 6 Tips for Choosing A Broker Trading Platform Sources of Information Caution: "Experts" Talking Recommended Reading List Stock Market Dictionary