Michael Sivy's Rules of Investing

Book excerpt: The past ten years have been good to investors. The combination of safe bluechip stocks and more volatile growth stocks has doubled the money of well-positioned investors in five years or less. Yet some experts say that the stock boom is nearly over, that the fabulous profits of the 1980s were a fluke caused by a one-time decline in inflation and interest rates. Michael Sivy couldn't disagree more: He sees another stock market boom ahead and tells you how small investors can do as well as the pros in the coming decade. In clear, simple language, Money magazine's chief investment strategist reveals how an expanding world economy creates exceptional conditions - and extraordinary opportunities. Which fields will prosper? Which will fail? Which new products and services are likely to turn the economy upside down? With his analysis of the facts and his street-smart rules of investing, Michael Sivy will show you how to use the trends to your advantage and select the best stocks for you.