Investing Demystified - Lars Kroijer

Don't spend your time worrying whether you can beat the markets: you don't need to beat them to be a successful investor. By showing you how to build a simple and rational portfolio and tailor it to your specific needs, Investing Demystified will help you generate superior returns. \n \n \n \n With his straightforward and jargon-free advice, Lars Kroijer simplies the often complex world of finance and tells you everything you need to know - and everything that you don't need to worry about - in order to make the most from your investments. \n \n \n \n In Investing Demystified you will: \n \n \n \n * Discover the mix of stocks, bonds and cash needed for a top performing portfolio \n \n * Learn why the most broadly diversified and simplest portfolio makes the most sense \n \n * Understand the right level of risk for you and how this affects your investments \n \n * Find out why a low cost approach will yield benefits whilst leaving you with a higher quality portfolio \n \n * Understand the implications of tax and liquidity \n \n \n \n 'Lars Kroijer takes a refreshing look at how everyday people can improve their fortunes by taking some simple investing steps.' Dr David Kuo, The Motley Fool \n \n \n \n 'In a world of the next big investment fad, Lars Kroijer takes us back to the essence of smart investing: diversify, diversify, diversify. And don't overpay for that either.' Coenraad Vrolijk, Managing Director of Blackrock \n \n \n \n 'An important book that debunks common myths about investing. A must-read for ordinary investors.' Anita Raghavan, New York Times and author of The Billionaire's Apprentice \n \n \n \n