Investing

This book is aimed at the retail investor with little knowledge or experience of investing. The book starts with the basic building blocks of constructing an investment portfolio before delving into the science and common pitfalls to avoid. The book examines traditional theory against the background of uncertainty caused by two decades of volatility, high valuations, and low interest rates. A whole chapter is devoted to investing in real estate suggesting common mistakes made by investors. The chapter offers alternative ways to invest in real estate and looks at how financial tools and approaches can be adapted to help with investment decisions.