In easy-to-follow terms，Getting Started in Options，Sixth Edition thoroughly demystifies the options markets，distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones，and arms readers with the facts they need to make informed investment decisions. The accessible，step-by-step format of this guide includes the latest examples，charts，and additions to reflect the changing markets. It also includes new and updated discussions on other options issues，such as Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities （LEAPS）and the intricacies of options taxation，as well as understandable instructions about how to master options terminology and concepts，read the market，utilize new online resources，and more. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice，this straightforward resource shows readers how options work as well as where they can fit into anyone’s personal investment plan. 作者简介： Michael C. Thomsett is a financial writer who has written more than sixty books on investing，real es

Turn your fortunes around with a year’s worth of money-saving, life-improving tips! You don’t have to live like a recluse or deny yourself life’s luxuries. By spending less, you really can have more. It’s not just about saving the odd penny when you’re doing your grocery shopping – it’s about rediscovering the truly valuable things in life. Discover the power of less and create more time in your life to find the kind of happiness that money just can’t buy. From simple tactics such as never shopping on an empty stomach, to lesser-known tricks like importing goods to pay for your holiday, every tip will save you between 5 and 50,000. You will find 365 practical tips in the following areas to help you live on less, spend less, and be far richer and happier for it! Shopping Your house and your home More ways of saving or making money whenever you buy or sell property Your personal finances and savings Cut the cost of necessary household

A true Wall Street icon tells his story in Confessions of a Municipal Bond Salesman. Follow Jim Lebenthal's life journey from Hollywood reporter to renowned bond salesman in this intriguing book. Each chapter consists of vivid stories in which Lebenthal recounts his successes and setbacks, as he worked to build his family business into one of the best-known municipal bond firms in America. Throughout the book, Lebenthal distills his experiences to help you apply what he's learned to your own careers and life. You'll benefit from Lebenthal's unique advice, as he touches on issues such as recognizing opportunity, ethics and morality at work, the secrets to selling, and avoiding procrastination. Written in an accessible manner and delivered with a dose of Lebenthal's trademark humor, Confessions of a Municipal Bond Salesman offers an entertaining and engaging look at this incredible individual-and shows you how to make the most out of your life. 作者简介： JIM LEBENTHAL is Chairman Emeritus and

If you’ve ever wondered how investors continue to seesubstantial market-beating investment returns with portfolios thatjust seem to grow and grow, The Little Book that Saves Your Assets:What the Rich Do to Stay Wealthy in Up and Down Markets will revealsome secrets. David Darst, also known as Mr. Asset Allocations,shows you how to use savvy asset allocation strategies that you canuse to invest like the rich do. This dynamic and easy-to-understandbook allows you to rethink your asset allocation strategies andmake the leap from mediocre to stellar returns.

Over the past decade, credit derivatives have emerged as the key financial innovation in global capital markets. At end 2004, the market size hit $6.4 billion (in notional amounts) from virtually nothing in 1995. This rise has been spurred by the imperative for banks to better manage their risks, not least credit risks, and the appetite shown by institutional investors and hedge funds for innovative, high yielding structured investment products. As a result, growth in collateralized debt obligations and other second–generation products, such as credit indices, is currently phenomenal. It is enabled by the standardization and increased liquidity in credit default swaps – the building block of the credit derivatives market. Written by market practitioners and specialists, this book covers the fundamentals of the credit derivatives and structured credit market, including in–depth product de*ions, analysis of real transactions, market overview, pricing models, banks business models. It is recommended r

Includes a series of end-of-chapter questions for students. * Explains the subtleties of fixed income mathematics. * Discusses multi-factor interest rate models and offers four original case studies. * Covers the latest fixed income securities valuation models and techniques, and their application in real world situations.

Praise for Bull's Eye Investing "This book has more wisdom per page than any reader has the right to ask for. John Mauldin knows the score and tells the reader how to join him in keeping count." —Peter L. Bernstein, author of the bestseller Against the Gods "John Mauldin's widely heralded new book, Bull's Eye Investing, is a breath of fresh air and a treasure trove of market insights and information. When you think you've read 'em all, my suggestion is that you turn to this book. Simply put, Bull's Eye Investing provides information and perspective that you will not find anywhere else." —Richard Russell, publisher of Dow Theory Letters "Bull's Eye Investing is a lucidly written, lambently cautionary, edifying, and diverting must-read guide to the ways and means of hitting the gyrating target of a ‘Muddle Through Economy.' Mauldin is the Ben Graham of the new millennium, but unlike Graham, he combines investment savvy with a sense of humor and a gift of style."

Markets are abuzz over the rebirth of the day trader. Rather than manaically trading volatile stocks multiple times in a single day, active traders are now holding onto investments longer, relying more on planning and patience rather than fast reflexes. The New Day Trader Advantage features surefire techniques for profiting from this more measured, cunning method of active trading-techniques that will help busy professionals and individuals achieve their investing goals with minimum stress and maximum gain. Written by veteran investment advisor and MSN Money columnist Jon Markman, The New Day Trader Advantage offers successful strategies for discovering, tracking, buying and selling the strongest companies in the best sectors of any economy. This hands-on guide introduces each trading method with compelling, real-life examples that show how the techniques work-then dives into the details of the actual trade from start to finish. You'll learn how to: Profit on the popularity of a stock's sector, whic

Filled with the insights of numerous experienced contributors, Structured Products and Related Credit Derivatives takes a detailed look at the various aspects of structured assets and credit derivatives. Written over a period spanning the greatest bull market in structured products history to arguably its most challenging period, this reliable resource will help you identify the opportunities and mitigate the risks in this complex financial market. 作者简介： Brian P. Lancaster is Head of Structured Products Research at Wachovia. Prior to joining Wachovia, Lancaster was a managing director (principal) in structured products at Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. from 1990 to 2001. Glenn M. Schultz, MBA, is Managing Director and Head of ABS and Non-Agency Mortgage Research for Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC. Prior to joining Wachovia, Schultz was a managing director and head of residential ABS investment banking, managing the residential ABS and MBS businesses of the royal bank of Canada Financial

"Anyone who has heard Dr. Goodman speak knows he delivers intelligent advice in a clear, forthright manner. His book does the same, helping investors chart a well-thought-out financial plan."–Miles Gordon, CEO, ING Advisors Network First Edition "Are you looking for a way to take charge of your financial future? Read Bob Goodman’s Independently Wealthy. It is a terrific first step to financial prosperity."–Bill Griffeth, Anchor, CNBC-TV "A fascinating look at the events and trends influencing today’s economy, coupled with pragmatic ideas on creating a solid investment portfolio."–Ginger Applegarth, author, The Money Diet: –Reaping the Rewards of Financial Fitness "Written in a forthright and accessible manner, Independently Wealthy places current economic events into perspective. It is must reading for anyone who aspires to financial independence in the new economic era."–Arthur Laffer, President, A. B. Laffer, V. A. Canto & Associates "A well-reasoned, commonsense appro

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.

A detailed look at the worst M&A deals ever and the lessons learned from them It's common knowledge that about half of all merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions destroy value for the buyer's shareholders, and about three-quarters fall short of the expectations prevailing at the time the deal is announced. In Deals from Hell, Robert Bruner, one of the foremost thinkers and educators in this field, uncovers the real reasons for these mishaps by taking a closer look at twelve specific instances of M&A failure. Through these real-world examples, he shows readers what went wrong and why, and converts these examples into cautionary tales for executives who need to know how they can successfully navigate their own M&A deals. These page-turning business narratives in M&A failure provide much-needed guidance in this area of business. By addressing the key factors to M&A success and failure, this comprehensive guide illustrates the best ways to analyze, design, and implement M&A deals. Filled with in-dept

In this book, Pascal Costantini gives a lively and wonderfully readable account of ten years of efforts by a small group of investment analysts to find a reliable, practical and implementable method for valuing and selecting shares. The result of their effort is an original investment methodology called CROCI (Cash Return on Capital Invested), best described as a variation of the economic profit model. For over a decade now, Costantinis group at Deutsche Bank has been using this valuation tool every time it has had to take a view on the pricing of an equity asset, be it a market, a sector or an individual sharein other words, every single working day, since it is this groups job to advise institutional investors on equity valuation. Costantini describes in detail, accompanied by concrete examples in the form of charts and graphs, the precise investment results of the actual implementation of the CROCI approach in the global equity markets since 1996. Readers will enjoy taking this journey with Costantini to s

Laura Day has sold millions of copies of Practical Intuition and continues her advice here with tips for improving your career using your own intuitive skills. She says that people are more apt to use their intuition about commonplace issues than they are about investment or business practices, a horrible waste of intuitive powers. Through dozens of exercises, Day describes how you can boost your intuitive power, "become" your competition, and better predict the future. Day makes no guarantees that you'll pick the next blue-chip bond or invent the next wheel, but she does assert that your life can't help but improve if you take her ideas to heart. This book is a combination of Jon Kabat-Zinn's, mindfulness meditation theories and What Color is Your Parachute-ish self-reflection.

“Profit from the Peak” contains the information you need to successfully navigate the end of our oil-based economy。 It takes a hard look at the future of oil and gas，examines how you can effectively invest in these resources，and profit from energy alternatives that are poised to power the years ahead。 Along the way，this book also explores the potential，and possible limitations，of each major energy source，while carefully cover the investing angles of each one。

“Leading financial columnist MarksJarvis presents the everyman’s guide to saving for retirement. The idea of navigating the world of 401Ks and Roth IRAs leaves many people scared, cold, or both. This book will help reduce the confusion, anxiety and avoidance that many people associate with saving for retirement. Informed by thousands of calls and emails from readers over the years, MarksJarvis understands exactly what people want and need to know about managing their personal finances. Here, she provides guidance and answers common questions in an organized and reader-friendly style. Readers will learn how to calculate what they’ll need for their nest egg, how to open an IRA, make sense of mutual funds and when to consult a financial advisor. Sensible–but not stuffy–this book will convince young people to start saving now, and will help ensure that panicked middle-aged readers will not be spending their golden years in the poor house." --Kirkus Reports

Dr. Alexander Elder leads you into 16 trading rooms where you meet traders who open up their diaries and show you their trades. Some of them manage money, others trade for themselves; some trade for a living, others are on the semi-professional level. All are totally serious and honest in sharing their trades with those who would like to learn. You will meet American and international traders who trade stocks, futures, and options using a variety of methods. All are normally very private, but now, thanks to their relationships with Dr. Elder, you can see exactly how these traders decide to enter and exit trades. Each chapter illustrates an entry and an exit for two trades, with comments by Dr. Elder. With this book as your guide, you can get closer to mastering the key themes of trading—psychology, tactics, risk control, record keeping, and the decision-making process. The companion Study Guide is filled with striking insights and practical advice allowing you to test your knowledge and reinforce the p

A quick and accurate way to calculate key investment ratios Written by a leading finance expert, this book offers readers simple explanations on how to calculate and interpret key financial ratios-information that is essential for the accurate assessment of a company's financial condition and the true value of its shares. This comprehensive resource is packed with numerous examples from actual company reports and features a supporting Web site at www.magicnumbersbook.com. Readers will also find many online reference sources, including company Web sites and free software offers. Peter Temple is a graduate in economics and statistics from the University of Wales, and is a Fellow of the UK Securities Institute. After an 18-year career as an investment analyst in fund management and investment banking, Temple turned to full-time writing in 1988 as a freelance financial journalist and author. 作者简介： Peter Temple has spent 33 years working in or writing about financial markets. After an 18-year c

The Entrepreneurial Investor will inspire you to treat investing like a business and to think of yourself as an owner. Through solid examples and a light narrative, Paul Orfalea skillfully explores the essence of the entrepreneurial investor, which includes balancing the art and science of this discipline, and viewing investing itself as a business. Along the way, he also examines how the elements of focus, opportunism, and involvement can improve your overall investment results. 作者简介： Paul Orfalea is the founder of Kinko's and cofounder of West Coast Asset Management (WCAM). He holds a business degree from the University of Southern California and has been investing successfully for more than forty years. Lance Helfert is President and cofounder of WCAM. Previously, he oversaw a $1 billion portfolio at Wilshire Associates. Helfert has a BS in business administration from Pepperdine University. ATTICUS LOWE is a CFA charterholder and Chief Investment Officer of WCAM. He has a BA

On September 23, 1998, the boardroom of the New York Fed was a tense place. Around the table sat the heads of every major Wall Street bank, the chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, and representatives from numerous European banks, each of whom had been summoned to discuss a highly unusual prospect: rescuing what had, until then, been the envy of them all, the extraordinarily successful bond-trading firm of Long-Term Capital Management. Roger Lowenstein's When Genius Failed is the gripping story of the Fed's unprecedented move, the incredible heights reached by LTCM, and the firm's eventual dramatic demise. Lowenstein, a financial journalist and author of Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist, examines the personalities, academic experts, and professional relationships at LTCM and uncovers the layers of numbers behind its roller-coaster ride with the precision of a skilled surgeon. The fund's enigmatic founder, John Meriwether, spent almost 20 years at Salomon Brothers, where he formed its re

Written in an engaging and accessible way by a personal investor for other personal investors, The China Investor offers a comprehensive look at the companies at the forefront of China’s march to superpower economic status the firms started a new breed of private-sector entrepreneurs the best-performing Greater China mutual funds the pitfalls of investing in a restructuring economy the online resources that will help you invest in China equities wherever you are the part China assets can play in a diversified retirement portfolio. The China Investor recognizes China’s gains from two decades of economic reform and the exciting potential of the country’s membership in the World Trade Organization. At the same time, it takes a clear-eyed view of the policy misfires and internal stresses. The concluding chapter focuses on what can go wrong in China, from unsustainable GDP growth, to the implosion of the banking system, to chaotic aftermath of a rapid disintegration