Ignore the Hype

Achieve financial freedom the smart way with research-based investment tools and strategies

If you have been hopping from one short-term trading strategy to another, following the whims of analysts in the media, or worrying that you don't stand a chance against the hedge funds and banks, this book is for you. Turn off the TV, close your web browser, and start studying the fundamentals of long-term investing with Ignore the Hype.

In this book, you'll learn, in terms you can understand, why short-term trading is a losing game for the individual investor. The cards are stacked against you in today's world of high frequency trading and globalization. The good news is, you can achieve investment success if you follow the rules in this book. In Ignore the Hype, Brian Perry teaches you how to:

• Invest for the long haul
• Establish your financial goals
• Minimize your tax bill
• Avoid panic selling and impulse buying
• Navigate stock, bond, and currency markets
• Achieve smart portfolio diversification

This no-nonsense guide will help you filter the massive amount of information out there, identifying what works and what doesn't so you can harness time-tested techniques to achieve financial freedom.