My Word Is My Bond Voices From Inside The Chicago Board of Trade My Word Is My Bond takes readers on an extraordinary journey inside the Chicago Board of Trade. Through interviews of twenty-one of the most influential members of this LaSalle Street institution, the life and times of a career in this financial world will be revealed. These professionals have devoted their hearts and minds to their chosen business. Like any great love, these individuals have nurtured their relationships with the Chicago Board of Trade. Each relationship has taken time and effort. Though it has not always been smooth sailing-they disagree, they become physical and boisterous, they even come close to walking out the door- they stay because of the greater good that will come from that experience. This is a diverse group of people in a business that initially fights change and then comes to embrace the challenges ahead. My Word Is My Bond introduces market strategies outside the box. It also gives read

It is true that the rich do get richer, and more plentiful. Around the world, there are almost 10 million millionaires, controlling an enormous pool of assets of some US$37 trillion. Just how do the very rich acquire their wealth, and how do they manage and grow it at a faster rate than the average investor? The wealthy are trendsetters in the world of finance and investment; learning about how they acquire and build their fortunes can help any investor achieve superior results and returns. In Wealth, Merrill Lynch and Capgemini present a readable guide on what drives the success of HNWIs, as well as the trends, growth, increased complexity and competitiveness of the global wealth management market, all based on over a decade of research. Full of wealth-building strategies for HNWIs everywhere, as well as for those who aspire to join their ranks and those who advise them, Wealth is a complete guide to successful holistic wealth management. Comprehensive coverage includes: What you sh

Through every type of market, William J. O'Neil's nationalbestseller, How to Make Money inStocks, has shown over 2 millioninvestors the secrets to successful investing. O'Neil'spowerful CANSLIM~ Investing Systemma proven seven-step process for minimizingriskand maximizing gains--has influenced generations ofinvestors.Based on a major study of all the greatest stock marketwinners from 1880 to 2009, thisexpanded edition gives you:

The third book in the top-selling Magic Numbers series clarifies the key concepts and formulas of finance. Magic Numbers for Bonds and Derivatives takes difficult financial concepts and breaks them down into easily understandable formulas that can be readily applied by finance professionals and individual investors. It examines key ratios and concepts for assessing bond investments from conventional to index-linked bonds, along with commonly used derivatives including futures, options, warrants, and convertibles. Ratios and concepts are described in detail, with guidelines on where to find the data needed to actually calculate them. The author includes explanations of compounding and discounting, internal rates of return, accrued interest, yield curves and spreads, duration, convexity, default rates, and more.

A $10,000 investment in Warren Buffett's original 1956 portfolio would today be worth a staggering $250 million ... after taxes! What are his investing secrets? How to Pick Stocks Like Warren Buffett contains the answers and shows, step-by-profitable-step, how any investor can follow Buffett's path to consistently find bargains in all markets: up, down, or sideways. How to Pick Stocks Like Warren Buffett sticks to the basics: how Buffett continually finds bargain stocks passed over by others. Written by an actual financial analyst who uses Buffett's strategies professionally, this tactical how-to book includes: Comprehensive financial tools and information Strategy-packed "Buffett in action" boxes Buffett's own stock portfolio continually updated on the author's website! 作者简介： Timothy Vick is the senior analyst with Arbor Capital Management, which has offices in Anchorage, Jacksonville, and the Chicago area. The founder and former editor in chief of th

With honesty, empathy, and a dazzling knowledge of how the worldof money works, #1 New York Times bestselling author Suze Orman invites us into a realm where our lives and finances can prosper in harmony. Practical, spiritual, and, above oil, soundly financial, The Courage to Be Rich furthers the groundbreaking teachings in the ways of money that Suze brought to millions of Americans, changing the very way we think about money and earning her an unrivaled repu-tation as the country's most trusted financial expert. In The Courageto Be Rich Suze takes us through the financial milestones of our lives and shows us how to summon the wellsprings of courage within us all to。

As soon as the financial crisis erupted, the finger-pointingbegan. Should the blame fall on greedy traders, lazy regulators, orclueless home buyers? According to Bethany McLean, author of thebestselling Enron book "The Smartest Guys in the Room", and JoeNocera, the star "New York Times" columnist, the real answer is allof the above. Many devils helped bring hell to the economy. Yetdespite all the analysis of the crash, no one has put all thepieces together and named those responsible. Until now.

Professional and managerial guide to conducting mergers and acquisitions, featuring a collection of articles from leading business scholars. Topics covered include friendly acquisition, integration managers, trade-offs in acquisitions, and who stays and who goes. Softcover. DLC: DLC: Consolidation and merger of corporations.

American businesses today are obsessed with the price of their stock, and no wonder. The consequences of even a modest decrease can be so dire that some executives would rather damage their corporation's long-term health than allow quarterly returns to fall below projections. But how did this situation come about? When did the stock market become the driver of the American economy? Lawrence E. Mitchell identifies the moment in American history when finance triumphed over industry. He shows how the birth of the giant modern corporation spurred the rise of the stock market and how, by the dawn of the 1920s, the stock market left behind its business origins to become the very reason for the creation of business itself.

Hedge Funds of Funds: A Guide for Investors is a comprehensive guide to investing in hedge funds of funds. Written by an experienced practitioner in clear, concise and jargon free language, this book gives an inside view of this often opaque area and empowers readers with the tools to get to the bottom of how hedge funds of funds really work. Key features include: A full de*ion of the skill sets and facets needed in all areas of a hedge funds of funds; A wide-ranging set of questions to ask when assessing every area of a hedge fund of funds; Advice on every part of the process when investing in a hedge fund of funds, from short-listing through to mandate design and benchmarking; Two comprehensive practical examples of investment reports on both a hedge fund and a hedge fund of funds; A comprehensive analysis of recent developments in the field; A glossary of hedge fund terminology to help the reader de-code the jargon associated with the area. This book is essential reading f

Private equity firms are snapping up brand-name companies and assembling portfolios that make them immense global conglomerates. They're often able to maximize investor value far more successfully than traditional public companies.

Want to join the lucrative precious metals market? This straightforward guide gives you sound advice on trading as well as owning these profitable investments — from gold, silver, and platinum to uranium, zinc, and copper. You'll research their performance and choose your trading approach. Plus, you'll see how to find a broker, buy stocks and futures that involve metals, and minimize your risk. 作者简介： Paul Mladjenovic is the owner of Prosperity Network and www.Super MoneyLinks.com. He is also the author of Stock Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition.

Forget credit card companies?— make it personal! The Complete Idiot?’s Guide? toPerson-to-Person Lending fills readers in on what they need toknow, such as how person-to-person lending works, who lends and whoborrows, and the advantages and disadvantages of Virgin- Money,Prosper, Zopa, and Facebook?’s Lending Club.M ?·Loans on Prosper and LendingClub rose to $100 million in 2007; by2010, the online banking report forecasts $1 billion in person to-person loan originations ?·Javelin Strategy Research (Dec. 2007) predicts that thedemand for person-to-person lending services may grow from $38billion to $159 billion over the next five years.

Sound investment basics. Valueinvesting concentrates on business tangibles and common sense. Thisguide explains these strategies in clear, jargon-free terms, andgives advice on: the importance of knowing the four major parts ofa company?’s annual report and how to read them, how to listen forinsights into the company plans and performance during the CEO?’sdiscussion with analysts, and major strategic investment policiesthat drive value investing and how to select the one right for yourgoals. ?· From an expert financial writer ?· Red-hot investment strategy in this troubled financialclimate ?· Billionaire gurus like Warren Buffet advocate valueinvesting

RICH DAD POOR DAD will... Exploding the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich Challenging the belief that your house is an asset Showing parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money Defining once and for all an asset versus a liability ·teach you what to teach your kids about money for their future financial success

Even with all the ups and downs, the stock marketis still one of the best places to invest your money, espe- ciallyif you're willing to stay in the market for a while. This helpful guide is the next best thing to a per- sonal stockbroker, taking you step by step through the exciting but oftenoverwhelming process of stock investing, helping even the mostnovice investor feel like a veteran trader. In it, you get: · A primer on the stock market, how it works today, thedifferent ways you can invest in it, and the risks associated witheach. · A comparison of investing versus trading, including daytrading, and tips for building a diversified stock portfolio. · Advice on finding and evaluating the financialstatements, industry climate, and other infor- mation for a companyoffering stock before you invest. · Guidance on finding a broker or going it alone, orderingstock, maximizing your investment, and minimizing your chances forloss. · Pointers for evaluating how your stoc

"It is a fundamentally good time to consider the strategies in this book.Macro-market timing,stock-specific approaches,money management revelations,and intermarket analysis.Even better that it is written by someone who has actually done it himself." "This book delivers a knock-out punch to investor pessimism,with an uppercut of bullishness and hard facts." "The stock market is a major stream of income and Williams clearly shows the best time and stocks to buy." "No other book on the horizon comes close to this one.Larry lets you stand on his shoulders and view the market from the vantage of a master." 作者简介： LARRY WILLIAMS is a hedge fund manager and—based on books in print—perhaps the most widely read futures author of all time.He is the unsurpassed winner of the Robbins World Cup Championship of Futures Trading,taking $10,000 to $1,100,000in less than twelve months.He has served on the Board of the National Futures Association and ran twice for the U.S.Senate in Mo

The Warren Buffett Way provided the first look into thestrategies that the master uses to pick stocks. A New York Timesbestseller, it is a valuable and practical primer on the principlesbehind the remarkable investment run of the famed oracle of Omaha.In this much-awaited companion to that book, author Robert Hagstromtakes the next logical step, revealing how to profitably managestocks once you select them. THE WARREN BUFFETT PORTFOLIO will helpyou through the process of building a superior portfolio andmanaging the stocks going forward. Building a concentratedportfolio is critical for investment success. THE WARREN BUFFETTPORTFOLIO introduces the next wave of investment strategy, calledfocus investing. A comprehensive investment strategy used withspectacular results by Buffett, focus investing directs investorsto select a concentrated group of businesses by examining theirmanagement and financial positions as compared to their stockprices. A strategy that has historically outperformed the market,focus

In Andrew Metrick’s Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation, future and current venture capitalists will find a useful guide to the principles of finance and the financial models that underlie venture capital decisions. Assuming no knowledge beyond concepts covered in first-year MBA course, the book will familiarize you with: The relationship between risk and return in venture capital Historical statistics on the performance of venture capital investments Total Valuation - the data and methods used to value a high-growth company Partial Valuation – how to analyze the special features of VC transactions such as convertible preferred stock, participating preferred stock, payment-in-kind dividends, and liquidation preferences A framework for modeling investment in "research and development" The relationship between strategy and finance Cutting-edge techniques such as Monte-Carlo analysis, real options, binomial trees, and game theory About the Aut

Chart pattern analysis is not only one of the most important investing tools,but also one of the most popular.Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice,Getting Started in Chart Patterns is designed to help both new and seasoned traders profit by tracking and identifying specific chart patterns.Expert Thomas Bulkowski opens with a basic discussion of chart pattern formation and how bad habits can hurt trading.He then moves on to introduce over 40 key chart formations as well as numerous trading tactics that can be used in conjunction with them.Readers will benefit from the specifics (actual trades with dollar amounts) outlined throughout the book and the frank discussions of how trading behavior can affect the bottom line.Anecdotes from Bulkowski's own trading experiences are also included to shed light on how one of the best in the business goes about trading with chart patterns.

Although Africa has long been known to be rich in oil,extracting it hadnt seemed worth the effort and risk untilrecently. But with the price of Middle Eastern crude oilskyrocketing and advancing technology making reserves easier totap, the region has become the scene of a competition between majorpowers that recalls the nineteenth-century scramble forcolonization there. But what does this giddy new oil boom meanforAmerica, for the world, for Africans themselves? John Ghazviniantraveled through twelve African countriesfrom Sudan to Congo toAngolatalking to warlords, industry executives, bandits, activists,priests, missionaries, oil-rig workers, scientists, and ordinarypeople whose lives have been transformednot necessarily for thebetterby the riches beneath their feet. The result is a high-octanenarrative that reveals the challenges, obstacles, reasons fordespair, and reasons for hope emerging from the worlds newestenergy hot spot.

If the money that passes through the hands of African Americans was ever centralized, it would equal the gross national product of the ninth largest country on earth. Despite this collective wealth, few blacks take advantage of this country's stock market--a trend financial journalist Carolyn Brown would like to reverse. The Millionaires' Club, written under the auspices of Black Enterprise magazine, is a concise guide outlining the basics of acquiring money through establishment of an investment club. It works like this: Groups of people pool their money to invest. The club requires members to plunk down a set amount of money each month, which it then uses to buy shares in securities--mostly stocks. Profits and dividends are plowed back into the portfolio until the club reaches its financial goal. The appeal is simple: As a group, people with small amounts of money can consolidate their financial resources to make larger purchases of company shares. Brown details everything you need to know to

This text, the follow-up to "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" reveals why some people work less, earn more, pay less in taxes, and feel more financially secure than others. The author argues that it is simply a matter of knowing which quadrant to work from and when. Have you ever wondered: What is the difference between an employee and a business owner?; Why do some investors make money with little risk while most other investors just break even?; Why do most employees go from job to job while others quit their jobs and go on to build business empires?; Why, in the Industrial Age, did most parents want their children to become medical doctors, accountants, or attorneys. and why, in the Information Age, are these professions under financial attack? Many of the brightest graduates from our universities want to work for college dropouts. Dropouts such as Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Michael Dell and Ted Turner; dropouts who today are the mega-rich of society. This book explores these questions and issues to assist in guiding

Jesse Livermore is recognized as one of the world’s greatest traders–if not the greatest. He broke new ground in almost every area of stock market trading. Livermore developed pivotal point trading into an art form and was among the first to regularly buy stocks on new high breakouts. Although he began his career in 1892, the ideas and practices he displayed are as valid today as they were when he was first implementing them–and makingmillions. Through forty-five years of trading and market observation, Jesse Livermore determined that stocks and stock markets move in a series of repetitive patterns. He then developed a series of unique tools, using secret formulas and equations that allowed him to identify and interpret the movement in stocks with uncanny reliability. In Trade Like Jesse Livermore, author and Livermore expert Richard Smitten explores the technical aspects of Livermore’s trading success and shows you how to use these techniques to achieve success like Livermore. Smitten skill

At the crossroads of corporate strategy and finance lies valuation. And in today's economy— whether you're a seasoned manager or a budding business professional—it's essential to excel at measuring, managing, and maximizing shareholder and company value. Valuation,with its companion CD-ROM, will show you how to do just that and much more. Hailed by financial professionals worldwide as the single best guide of its kind, Valuation, Fourth Edition with CD-ROM combines the dynamic flexibility of Excel spreadsheets with the depth and breadth of a classic text. Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect business conditions in today's volatile global economy, Valuation, Fourth Edition with CD-ROM continues the tradition of its bestselling predecessors by providing up-to-date insights and practical advice on how to create, manage, and measure the value of an organization. Along with all-new case studies that illustrate how valuation techniques and principles are applied in real-world situations, this compr