Author Gerald Appel is renowned for his understanding of the economy and the financial markets. Now, in Opportunity Investing, Appel shares his knowledge and techniques, so that you too can rebalance your financial affairs and take advantage of the changing economy. Appel teaches his readers how to analyse, understand and take advantage of changing economic climates, enabling them to build a financial portfolio that is tailored to both the economic conditions as well as their individual personal situation. From the stock market, to interest rates, from real estate to precious metals and other areas of high income, this book is the definitive tool to understanding the market climate and adapting your investments to create the highest returns. Unlike competing authors, Appel uses his experience to integrate both technical and fundamental analysis techniques in one book, offering readers a handy and definitive resource. Websites are referenced throughout offering readers further information, support and explanation. Low risk, high return investment strategies--without buying individual stocks--using Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Real Estate Investment Trusts.Readers are taught how to build specific diversified portfolios that reflect domestic and world economic conditions as well personal life situations.Unlike competing authors, Appel integrates both powerful technical and fundamental analysis techniques in one book.Introduces market timing techniques to rebalance portfolios to take advantage of changing conditions."A guide that will turn readers into smart and savvy investors. Appel, author of several successful books on investing and editor of the leading technical analysis publication Systems and Forecasts, offers readers even more hot investment tips in his latest offering. Here, he shows readers how to read and recognize the economic climate, and demonstrates how to invest accordingly. After teaching how to understand the character of the market, Appel offers tried-and-true strategies that will help you make high-return, low-risk investments using mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real investment trusts. He also provides solid advice on how to invest in foreign markets, taking advantage of often overlooked investment opportunities abroad. Investments in real estate, precious metals and other commodities also receive coverage, and Appel offers useful web resources for further research. The author has more than 40 years of experience, and his love of teaching the trade is conveyed through his enthusiasm and thorough explanations. Both amateurs and experienced investors who are looking for a competitive edge will appreciate this information-packed guide to making wise investments in any economic climate." --Kirkus Reports