Build an investment portfolio and watch your returns multiplyInvesting can be one of the quickest ways to make money, but if you think investing is only for the super-rich, think again. Whether you want to invest in shares, property, bonds or other assets, this friendly guide enables you to make sound and sensible investment choices, whatever your budget.So if you're looking to get a first foot on the ladder or want to add to a brimming portfolio, this updated edition provides you with the expert advice you need to make successful investments.Get started โ take your first steps on the money trail with some investment basicsBuild your portfolio โ follow expert advice on investment optionsInvest wisely โ find out how to minimise the risk of investment gamblesLook ahead โ examine the markets to decide which investment will net you a fortune in the year aheadBroaden your horizons โ start looking further afield and get the lowdown on more exotic investmentsOpen the book and find:How to square off risks with returnsA step-by-step breakdown on how the stock market worksTechniques for examining investment-linked insurance plansAdvice on choosing an independent financial advisorWhy investing in your pension is so importantA guide to banking on bondsGuidance on coping with the fall-out of the financial crisisWays to analyse stock-market-quoted companies