Getting started
Investing can seem daunting, but once you get behind the jargon, the basic principles are easy to understand. Here's everything you need to know to get started, from finding a broker to buying your first stock.
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(22 August 08)
After a long stay in the doldrums, the biotech sector is finally coming back into the spotlight. And the good news is, it's still not too late to join in the party. If you want to profit from a trend which looks very likely to continue, John Stepek says you should avoid picking individual stocks and go for a fund.
(22 August 08)
A bond is an IOU, issued by a government, a company, or occasionally by other state bodies. But unlike a traditional loan, it can be bought and sold just like a share. And now could be a golden opportunity to buy bonds cheap. Tim Bennett explains how bonds work – and what the best way in is.
(22 August 08)
Few companies are recession-proof, but there are some that are likely to remain in a strong position whatever happens: large, powerful companies that dominate their markets. But how do you know what you should be paying for these companies' stocks?
