Download or read book The Stock Market Survival Guide written by Bill Harper and published by Wrightbooks. This book was released on 2003 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncertain world markets at the start of the new century have sent many investors running for cover. A combination of factors - including the tech wreck, September 11 and corporate scandals - have caused panic among large numbers of investors, affecting share prices and economies around the world. But there is no need to hide when the going gets tough. There are ways for investors to protect their finances when the bears take over. For the astute, there are even ways to make money from an unstable or falling market. In the The Stock Market Survival Guide Bill Harper uses the bear market of the early 2000s to demonstrate strategies that will help market participants survive a downtrend. He looks at:* the different causes of a bear market and how these affect investors* how to recognise an approaching bear market* where investors should put their money if they think prices are about to fall* how share funds and gold can be used in a downtrend* tailoring strategies to suit individual needs* using derivatives to protect a portfolio and profit from volatile markets.