A significant number of people who did well in the 80s and who are now inheriting properties from their parents are now faced with decisions about how to invest large sums. Divided into 3 parts, the book provides information about the purpose and operation of the London markets, the main types of investment available, the risks and rewards, the principle rules of investing and individual company shares. This book is aimed at new recruits to the City and the people in Britain who now own shares.