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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