Build an investment portfolio & watch your returns multiply Investing can be one of the quickest ways to make money but if you think investing is only for the super-rich think again. Whether you want to invest in shares property bonds or other assets this friendly guide enables you to make sound & sensible investment choices whatever your budget. So if youre looking to get a first foot on the ladder or want to add to a brimming portfolio this updated edition provides you with the expert advice you need to make successful investments. * Get started take your first steps on the money trail with some investment basics * Build your portfolio follow expert advice on investment options * Invest wisely find out how to minimise the risk of investment gambles * Look ahead examine the markets to decide which investment will net you a fortune in the year ahead * Broaden your horizons start looking further afield & get the lowdown on more exotic investments Open the book & find: * How to square off risks with returns * A step-by-step breakdown on how the stock market works * Techniques for examining investment-linked insurance plans * Advice on choosing an independent financial advisor * Why investing in your pension is so important * A guide to banking on bonds * Guidance on coping with the fall-out of the financial crisis * Ways to analyse stock-market-quoted companies