The TD Waterhouse Guide to Online Investing

More than ever, novice and seasoned investors alike are seeking trusted guidance in the current volatile and uncertain investment climate. And reliable guidance is just what this new, highly accessible series provides from a trusted name, TD Waterhouse.TD Waterhouse is well known for its friendly, low-cost approach and its trademark "How Easy Is This" service philosophy. They are the second-largest discount broker in the world, with nearly three million customers and branch offices in all fifty states. They offer a full range of investment options and have a heritage of strong commitment to educating investors. Millions of people use TD Waterhouse and millions more know their name and reputation -- valuable reach indeed as we bring these first three books to the marketplace.Packed with practical advice, this guide shows investors how to explore the online investing world. Now that we've been through the dot-com shakeout and the ups and downs (mostly the latter) of the recent markets, this book is timed to help readers use the Internet to successfully surf the second wave of online investing -- without drowning. It shows investors how to use online services to get the information they need to knowledgeably buy and sell stocks without the advice of a broker, if they so choose.It's easy for online investors to monitor their investments in a cost-efficient manner. Investors who use online services now have equal access to the information the majority of brokers have. While not underestimating the importance of sound financial advice, the book makes a strong case for do-it-yourselfers.The reader learns how stocks are really traded, why a broker is not always an ally, key industryjargon, and the best software for investing needs.