If all that has ever been said and written about the art and science of fundraising could be distilled down to just what really matters—what fundraisers everywhere need to know—there would be only a small number of true gems deserving of the de*ion, “nuggets of information.” Leading international fundraiser Ken Burnett, author of the classic Relationship Fundraising, has identified and defined 89 such nuggets which he presents here as The Zen of Fundraising, a fun read, one-of-a-kind look into what makes donors tick and–more importantly–what makes them give.
"Aswath Damodaran is simply the best valuation teacher around. If you are interested in the theory or practice of valuation, you should have Damodaran on Valuation on your bookshelf. You can bet that I do." -- Michael J. Mauboussin, Chief Investment Strategist, Legg Mason Capital Management and author of More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places In order to be a successful CEO, corporate strategist, or analyst, understanding the valuation process is a necessity. The second edition of Damodaran on Valuation stands out as the most reliable book for answering many of today s critical valuation questions. Completely revised and updated, this edition is the ideal book on valuation for CEOs and corporate strategists. You'll gain an understanding of the vitality of today s valuation models and develop the acumen needed for the most complex and subtle valuation scenarios you will face.
In Becoming Your Own China Stock Guru, James Trippon, who runs the largest independent equity investment research firm in Mainland China, reveals how to profit from the investment opportunities available in the rise of the world’s newest economic superpower. Trippon has invested in the Chinese market for more than twenty years and made his clients millions of dollars in the process. Now, with this new book, he offers you detailed guidance on how to profit from this significant financial opportunity. 作者简介： James M. Trippon runs the largest equity investment research firm in Mainland China and is the Editor in Chief of China Stock Digest, America's top performing newsletter for Chinese stocks traded in U.S. markets. Trippon maintains research offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Houston in order to research new opportunities and stay on top of the Chinese economy in real time. He also advises corporate pensions, private trusts, and high-net-worth families on their China investment strategies
You no longer need a traditional employer plan to get good, affordable health insurance. The New Health Insurance Solution can help you cut your health insurance costs in half if: You're self-employed, an independent contractor, or your employer doesn't provide health insurance (you can probably get coverage on your own for about $94/month—a fraction of what an employer would have to pay for the same coverage) You are employed and pay extra to cover your spouse or children under your employer-sponsored plan—you may save 50% by taking them off your employer plan You own a small business and are getting killed by double-digit premium increases—you can now give employees tax-free money to buy their own plans and get your company out of the health insurance business The book also explains in detail the best solutions for you if: You can't find affordable health insurance because you or a child have an expensive preexisting medical problem (your state has a program to provide you with guaranteed
Updated and revised to include a decade of growth in the scope and complexity of options, Options Strategies: Profit-Making Techniques for Stock, Stock Index, and Commodity Options, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to options trading strategies written in clear, non-technical language. In addition to insight into options issues like carrying changes, strike prices, commissions, interest rates, and break-even points, new chapters show how to predict the direction of implied volatility. Accessible examples, charts, and graphs will help you obtain the information you need to succeed in the high-risk, high-profit world of options.
An exciting follow-up to the bestselling Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time In the tradition of the bestselling Forbes（r）Greatest Business Stories of All Time，Forbes（r） Greatest Investing Stories focuses on profiles of fascinating people who have achieved success in a range of investing arenas. This volume chronicles old-time innovators like Benjamin Graham，the father of value investing；Hetty Green，the Street's first female stock picker；T. Rowe Price，founder of one of the largest mutual fund families；and Georges F. Doriot，the driving force behind the first publicly owned venture firm in the United States. Others featured include such modern-day legends as Tom Bailey，founder of Janus Funds；Marty Whitman，value investor supreme and manager of the Third Avenue Value Fund；and Muriel F. Siebert，the first woman admitted to the New York Stock Exchange. Packed with investing lessons，wisdom and even the story of the swindle of the century，Forbes（r）Greatest Investing S
Gathering fourteen lectures by the pioneers of securitization and by current practitioners--from Freddie Mac, Paine Webber, JP Morgan, Chrysler, McKinsey & Co., and other major players--A Primer on Securitization introduces readers to America's newest system of raising capital: what it is, how it operates, and what difference securitization makes. The securitization process bypasses financial intermediaries that have historically collected deposits and loaned them to those seeking funds, and links borrowers directly to money and capital markets. Authoritative and practical, these lectures show how securitization was developed to fill a gap in financial markets. They discuss the nature and causes of the market imperfections that made securitization a valuable source of funds, and describe how securitization has linked local mortgage markets with international capital markets. Readers will gain a broad perspective of the different parties--the borrower, the loan originator, the servicer, the rating agency
Hedge Hunters has been one of the most important andbest-selling books on hedge funds since its debut in November 2007.Since then, the financial markets have been turned upside down,posing unprecedented challenges to hedge fund managers. Thisrevised and updated edition deals with those changes with all theinsight and knowledge that made the original edition so successful.Katherine Burton has written a new preface and has updated eachchapter with a discussion of how the fund was affected by thedownturn, the manager’s strategies for coping with the ongoingturbulence, and how the fund survived.
The bestselling author of Investment Biker is back from the ultimate road trip: a three-year drive around the world that would ultimately set the Guinness record for the longest continuous car journey. Behind the wheel of a yellow, custom-built Mercedes, Rogers and his fianc6e, began their“Millennium Adventure”on January 1, 1999, from Iceland. They traveled through 116 countries, including many where most have rarely ventured, such as Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, Angola,Sudan, Congo, Colombia, and East Timor. They drove through war zones, deserts, jungles, epidemics, and blizzards, and had many narrow escapes, but they saw the real world from the ground up-the only vantage point from which it can be truly understood- economically,politically, and socially. 作者简介： Born in 1942，JIM ROGERS had his first iob at age five，picking up bottles at baseball games.Winning a scholarship to Yale，Rogers was coxswain on the crew.Upon graduation，he attended Balliol College at Oxfor
The Warren Buffett Way provided the first look into the strategies that the master uses to pick stocks. A New York Times bestseller, it is a valuable and practical primer on the principles behind the remarkable investment run of the famed oracle of Omaha. In this much-awaited companion to that book, author Robert Hagstrom takes the next logical step, revealing how to profitably manage stocks once you select them. THE WARREN BUFFETT PORTFOLIO will help you through the process of building a superior portfolio and managing the stocks going forward. Building a concentrated portfolio is critical for investment success. THE WARREN BUFFETT PORTFOLIO introduces the next wave of investment strategy, called focus investing. A comprehensive investment strategy used with spectacular results by Buffett, focus investing directs investors to select a concentrated group of businesses by examining their management and financial positions as compared to their stock prices. A strategy that has historically outperfor
Investors who've primarily purchased equity securities in the past have been looking for more secure investment alternatives; namely, fixed income securities. This book demystifies the sometimes daunting fixed income market, through a user-friendly, sophisticated, yet not overly mathematical format. Investing in Fixed Income Securities covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of fixed income securities, their characteristics, the strategies necessary to manage a diversified portfolio, bond pricing concepts, and more, so you can make the most informed investment decisions possible.
"The Accidental Fundraiser fills a big gap on my shelf of indispensable books on fundraising. I've been waiting for years for someone to write this book, so I could stop hemming and hawing when people ask me how to raise money for their PTA or local theater group. Stephanie Roth and Mimi Ho have produced a common-sense, down-to-earth guide that's based on years of solid experience in grassroots fundraising. It's easy to read and full of forms and checklists that will show the most inexperienced fundraiser the path to success." —Mal Warwick, Mal Warwick & Associates "The Accidental Fundraiser is a quick and easy guide for the unsophisticated fundraising volunteer (like me!). The examples in each of the fundraising strategies were specific and realistic and the forms were quite useful. Fundraising can be an uncomfortable and sometimes overwhelming task but the book gives a clear process to follow that will give confidence to even the fundraising novice." —Susan Shub, PTA trea
An energy industry researcher and investment advisor providesa fresh perspective on the economics of energy From major players in the energy industry, such as big oil, to theemerging cap-and-trade market, no other book offers a more completeoverview of the energy industry, specifically its economic andfinancial intricacies, than Investing in Energy: A Primer on theEconomics of the Energy Industry. Details how to value and investin the four big energy sectors: oil, gas, power, and greenDescribes key financial considerations for the energy sectors,including credit metrics, the importance of liquidity, cash flow,and capital expenditures From Bloomberg, a leading provider of themost up-to-date business news and financial data A comprehensive guide to the economics of the energy industry,Investing in Energy will prove an invaluable resource fortraditional energy investors looking to expand into new areas, aswell as for eco-investors looking to better understand how energymarkets function.
Like a devastating tornado, economic downturns can flatten some investments and leave others in good shape. But by interpreting the spending patterns of key segments of the population, you can predict where tomorrow's risks and rewards will be. Surviving the Storm gives you the tools to know why, where, and when large groups of people will be spending their money - and ultimately, whether the stock market is going to crash or soar. Written by noted financial speaker and columnist Jim Lunney, Surviving the Storm shows you how to analyze birthrates, spending patterns, and economic seasons to predict the best diversification of your portfolio. One of only a handful of certified demographers in the country, Lunney's strategy is based on logical science. Through his successful eight-step presentation, you can learn to see your portfolio through his eyes and plan your investment strategy based on when and why people do things. Armed with Jim Lunny's advice, you'll be able to predict the economic seasons
First in a new series based on information from Standard & Poor’s—the leading financial information organization—Standard & Poor’s Guide to Money & Investing demystifies the world of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures, and options, empowering you to make informed investment decisions, measure your performance, and evaluate the risks and rewards. Completely up-to-date to reflect significant changes in investing due to new technologies and the Internet, this concise, easy-to-read guide explains how to understand the markets, evaluate companies, and spot trends to invest for success. Also covered are forces driving the economy and the roles of institutions from the Federal Reserve to multinational banks to the stock exchanges.
An engaging book that offers a comprehensive and provocative analysis of the market panic phenomenon. Why are stock markets regularly gripped by panics? What gives rise to these panics? Are markets becoming more panic-prone? In Market Panic, leading market commentator Stephen Vines provides some unique answers to these questions and shows why panics offer incredible opportunities to stock market investors. He challenges some long-held assumptions about the benefits of investment diversification, offers new ways of understanding the panic cycle, and demonstrates how to predict the onset of panics. Vines also looks at how stock markets are becoming detached from the companies and economies they are supposed to represent, thus building a new and more dangerous form of instability into the market system. 作者简介： Stephen Vines has been writing about markets and business for more than two decades. He was the Deputy Business Editor of the Observer and has worked for the Guardian, Independent, Daily
