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Books provide you with the more detailed information to enjoy safe investing. We suggest the following:

Useful South African books (Kalahari)

Understanding South African Financial Markets,
van Zyl, Botha & Skerritt

A reference and guide for commerce students, public servants and the business fraternity, giving an overview of how the various institutions in the South African financial system operate as well as of the different financial markets in the economy and the instruments traded in those markets.Contents: Rudiments of the South African financial system; The South African Reserve Bank; Banks; Microfinance institutions; Regulation of the financial markets; Insurers; Retirement funds; Investment institutions; Risk and return; The money market; The bond market; The share market; The foreign exchange market; and Derivatives.

Economics for South African students,
Louis et al Fourie, Philip Mohr

Economics for South African students is an introduction to economics in general, set against a contemporary South African background. The easy style and many practical examples make this publication accessible. The title covers all the material usually prescribed for introductory courses, and it lays a solid foundation for intermediate and advanced studies in economics.


Useful USA books (Amazon)

The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing,
Jason Kelly

From the time of its first publication five years ago, The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing has established itself as a clear, concise, and highly effective approach to stocks and investment strategy. Since the dot.com crash and ensuing bear market, significant changes have come about in the investing world, and The Neatest Little Guide takes this into account. In this revised edition, readers will learn: Strategies on how to double the Dow with one simple investment and the latest products required for this approach; Methods investors can use to avoid disasters such as Enron and WorldCom. Thoroughly updated reference lists, including new websites, new software, new brokers, and new publications. With the right information for investors to keep pace, and rooted in the principles that made it invaluable from the start, The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing is a resource that no serious investor can be without.

Stock Investing for Dummies,
Paul Mladjenovic,

Stock Investing For Dummies covers all the proven tactics and strategies for picking the right stocks. Packed with savvy tips on today’s best investment opportunities, this book provides a down-to-earth, straightforward approach to making money on the market without the fancy lingo. With a different strategy for every investor - from recent college grad to married with children to recently retired - his valuable reference is a must-have. It also features tips and tricks on how to tell when a stock is on the verge of declining or increasing, how to protect yourself from fraud, and common challenges that every investor must go through, along with resources and financial ratios.