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Investing in US markets

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Introduction

Context

One of the most effective types of diversification is geographical. Historical evidence suggests that spreading your investments between the UK and foreign markets can significantly reduce your risk, while possibly boosting your returns.

Prior knowledge required

You will need to be familiar with the rudiments of how stock markets work, and how to use the services of offline and online brokers.

Contents

  1. Diversification
  2. Opportunity
  3. Special features of the US market
  4. You are already investing abroad!
  5. Opening an account to deal in US securities
  6. Inputting orders
  7. Cash management
  8. Currency factors
  9. Tax
  10. Trading on margin
  11. Short selling
  12. Types of investment - introduction
  13. Shares (common stocks)
  14. Indices
  15. Bonds
  16. Offshore mutual funds
  17. Exchange-traded funds
  18. ADRs
  19. Options
  20. Researching US companies - the basics
  21. National newspapers
  22. Regional newspapers and specialist magazines
  23. Business TV
  24. Company annual reports
  25. Corporate web sites
  26. EDGAR
  27. Financial portals
  28. Broker research
  29. Charts
  30. Conclusion

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