How to Buy, Sell and Own Shares. A Practical Guide for the Private Investor

There are now over nine million private shareholds in Britain. With the government's continuing privatisation programme, this number is likely to rise. The 1987 stock market crash, however, showed that money can be lost as well as won, highlighting the need for clear, unbiased advice. This revised and updated guide provides just that, covering all aspects of share ownership, for the beginner and the experienced invenstor alike, including: How to go about buying and selling shares. Assessing the tax implications of share ownership. Choosing shares by analysis of companies and reading the financial pages of newspapers. Owning shares, including shareholders' perks and how to react to takeover bids. Investment in further markets, such as the Unlisted Securities Market and the Business Expansion Scheme. Also: a glossary of essential terminology and a section of useful addresses.