How to Invest $1,000-$10,000 Safely and Earn a Great Return: Insider Secrets You Need to Know

Making the money was hard enough. Deciding where to invest it to increase you wealth can be downright mind-boggling. If you are worried about investing, know that you are not alone. About 65 percent of Americans are unsure of investing because of the unreliable economy, according to a 2009 study from Mintel Comperemedia. And, if you can settle those nerves, taking the plunge in investing brings up a whole new slew of questions. According to the same study, 75 percent of adults want to increase their financial street smarts and are looking for the right resource to show them how. How to Invest $1,000-$10,000 Safely and Earn a Great Return is that resource - your pocket financial adviser. You will learn how to establish your financial goals and make smart, profitable investment decisions before even putting one penny in the market. You will learn how to avoid the ten most common obstacles in investing before conquering Wall Street, as well as how to set realistic goals for the return you'd like to see. Once you feel comfortable with the ins and outs of the market, you will learn how to purchase individual stocks, master mutual funds, and how to diversify your portfolio in order to hit all sides of the market. This book will teach you how to think like an experienced investor. You will learn how to spot emerging trends (like solar power or the stem cell market) so you can enter the market early in order to maximize on potential growth. You will also learn the basics of asset allocation, how to put your money into bonds and index funds, and how to successfully tackle the realm of real estate investing - including spotting emerging markets and REITs. If going green is on your agenda (as it is with 75 percent of U.S. companies, according to a 2009 study by PricewaterhouseCoopers), you will learn how to put your money into eco-friendly investments that will not only help reduce the nation's carbon footprint, but earn you some green as well. Finally, you will learn the best time to get out of the market to minimize your risk, and how to pull out and sell your investments to use the money you accumulated. How to Invest $1,000-$10,000 Safely and Earn a Great Return does not stop there: Case studies from investing experts are included, showing you how to take the investment strategies provided and leverage them for your personal gain. Your profits will not only be maximized, but you will also learn how to minimize your losses, even if it means settling for a less-than-expected outcome. With this book as your guide and a keen eye for keeping track of trends, you may end up adding a few extra zeros to your $1,000-$10,000 investment.