The Financial Times Guide to Investing

Stop guessing with your money. If you have ever felt uncertain about which shares to pick or how to navigate volatile markets, this book is for you. Learn how to invest with clarity and confidence using evidence, not intuition, and gain a clear roadmap for building a portfolio that suits your goals and risk appetite. 

• Investment basics made clear: Understand markets, assets, and the real purpose of investors. 

• Company analysis toolkit: Decode accounts and ratios for smarter share selection. 

• Portfolio construction guide: Balance risk and return to reach long-term goals. 

• Updated rules and examples: Apply current regulations, ESG insights, and real Financial Times cases. 

• Active-investor perspective: Learn methods Glen Arnold uses in his own multi-million portfolio. 

• Step-by-step format: Follow practical checklists that turn knowledge into confident action. 

The Financial Times Guide to Investing, 5th Edition, by veteran investor Glen Arnold, combines academic rigor with street-level experience, offering credibility few rivals match. 

Structured in four parts, the guide moves from fundamentals to advanced portfolio management. Clear charts, fresh FT articles, and updated regulations keep every concept current. Arnold’s conversational tone removes fear while preserving analytical depth. 

Finish the book able to spot solid businesses, avoid common traps, and build a portfolio that fits your goals and risk tolerance. Your decisions will shift from emotional guesses to disciplined, evidence-based choices. 

Ideal for individual or early-career professional investors who want a single, comprehensive reference they will consult for years.