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Welcome to Barclays Stockbrokers guide to how the markets work. We have
created this guide particularly for investors who are new to the stock
market, to provide a foundation of investment knowledge before beginning
trading. Experienced investors may also find this useful as a quick refresher.
In this guide we explore what shares are and how they affect us individually and the world economy we live in. We also consider the rewards as well as the risks associated with share ownership and how you can decide whether shares are the right investment for you.
Important Information
Investors should be aware that the value of investments and the income
derived from them can fall as well as rise and that past performance is
no guide to future performance. You should contact an investment adviser
to discuss the suitability of these recommendations to your personal circumstances
and investment objectives.
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