{"product_id":"how-the-stock-market-works-michael-becket-9781398601116","title":"How the Stock Market Works: Seventh Edition | Michael Becket","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eHow the Stock Market Works: A Beginner's Guide to Investment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9781398601116\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMichael Becket\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTrade Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eKogan Page\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAugust 31, 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eInvesting, Personal Finance, Stock Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn an era of unprecedented global economic fluctuation and financial uncertainty, managing your personal savings, portfolios, and pensions has never been more critical. \u003cem\u003eHow the Stock Market Works\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a foundational primer for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of modern investment. Fully updated for its seventh edition, this comprehensive guide cuts through the jargon to explain exactly what is being traded, how markets function, and the roles of the various participants within the financial ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMichael Becket provides clear, actionable insights into how to evaluate shares and bonds against the claims of market critics and admirers alike. From the practical realities of being a shareholder to a fundamental overview of taxation regimes, the book delivers a wealth of information on diverse product types. Whether you are a novice investor or looking to refresh your financial literacy, this guide provides the necessary tools to understand market structures, asset allocation, and the key players driving the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBeginners seeking a clear, jargon-free introduction to the stock market and investment principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIndividuals interested in protecting and growing their personal savings, portfolios, and retirement accounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eStudents or professionals needing a concise, authoritative reference on market mechanics and financial assets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Becket\u003c\/strong\u003e is a respected financial journalist and author. Known for his accessible approach to complex economic topics, his work is widely recognized for its clarity and practical utility in guiding readers through the intricacies of the financial world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis seventh edition is fully revised and updated to reflect contemporary economic conditions. The volume includes clear organizational flowcharts, asset allocation matrices, market structure diagrams, a comprehensive jargon-busting glossary, and updated asset tracking worksheets, ensuring readers are equipped with both the theory and the tools for practical application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"How the Stock Market Works: A Beginner's Guide to Investment\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Michael Becket\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9781398601116\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"176\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Kogan Page\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2021-08-31\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Master the essentials of the stock market with this fully updated seventh edition. 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