The classic guide to the securities markets, revised to reflectthe realities of a new millennium. In the past decade, thecomplicated world of investing has changed--dramatically. Stocks,Bonds, Options, Futures is now thoroughly revised and updated tohelp novice financial professionals as well as individualinvestors, who want a better understanding of the securitiesmarket, navigate this daunting new financial terrain withconfidence. Stuart Veale, an investment industry veteran andrespected author, provides an insider's look at the marketrealities of today and tomorrow. This reliable resource examines the impact of recentdevelopments and current trends in the various securities markets.Among the topics Veale covers and has updated in this secondedition are: Internet-based trading and analysis The adoption ofthe Euro Changes in the way OTC orders are executed The varioustypes of securities, including money market instruments, USTreasury Securities, bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and stocksReal world applic

“Beware of geeks bearing formulas.” --Warren Buffett In March of 2006, the world’s richest men sipped champagne in anopulent New York hotel. They were preparing to compete in apoker tournament with million-dollar stakes, but those numbersmeant nothing to them. They were accustomed to riskingbillions. At the card table that night was Peter Muller, an eccentric,whip-smart whiz kid who’d studied theoretical mathematics atPrinceton and now managed a fabulously successful hedge fund calledPDT…when he wasn’t playing his keyboard for morning commuters onthe New York subway. With him was Ken Griffin, who as anundergraduate trading convertible bonds out of his Harvard dormroom had outsmarted the Wall Street pros and made money in one ofthe worst bear markets of all time. Now he was thetough-as-nails head of Citadel Investment Group, one of the mostpowerful money machines on earth. There too were Cliff Asness, thesharp-tongued, mercurial founder of the hedge fund AQR, a man asf

Moneyball is a quest for the secret of success in baseball.Following the low-budget Oakland Athletics, their larger-than-lifegeneral manger, Billy Beane, and the strange brotherhood of amateurbaseball enthusiasts, Michael Lewis has written not only "thesingle most influential baseball book ever" (Rob Neyer, Slate) butalso what "may be the best book ever written on business" (WeeklyStandard). I wrote this book because I fell in love with a story.The story concerned a small group of undervalued professionalbaseball players and executives, many of whom had been rejected asunfit for the big leagues, who had turned themselves into one ofthe most successful franchises in Major League Baseball. But theidea for the book came well before I had good reason to writeit-before I had a story to fall in love with. It began, really,with an innocent question: how did one of the poorest teams inbaseball, the Oakland Athletics, win so many games? With thesewords Michael Lewis launches us into the funniest, smartest, andm

Throughout history, mergers and acquisitions have been the major game played on Wall Street. These deals have had far-reaching effects, on the worlds of finance and industry - more than most commentators or financiers are publicly willing to admit. Deals of the Century captures this dynamic moment in history by taking an in-depth look at the most notable merger and acquisition deals of the twentieth of Carnegie Steel in 1901 to the creation of the former AOL Time Warner, renowned business historian and bestselling author Charles Geisst traces the deals that have had the most dramatic impact on the worlds of both finance and industry over the past century. Decade by decade, you'll be introduced to the personalities behind each event, as industries are built, dismantled, and reorganized by "professionals" driven mainly by the profits extracted from the deals themselves. Engaging and informative, Deals of the Century paints an exciting portrait of the incredible M&A journey and illustrates how many of

The time was the1980s. The place was Wall Street. The game was called Liar’sPoker. Michael Lewis wasfresh out of Princeton and the London School of Economics when helanded a job at Salomon Brothers, one of Wall Street’s premierinvestment firms. During the next three years, Lewis rose fromcallow trainee to bond salesman, raking in millions for the firmand cashing in on a modern-day gold rush. Liar’s Poker is theculmination of those heady, frenzied years—a behind-the-scenes lookat a unique and turbulent time in American business. From thefrat-boy camaraderie of the forty-first-floor trading room to thekiller instinct that made ambitious young men gamble everything ona high-stakes game of bluffing and deception, here is MichaelLewis’s knowing and hilarious insider’s account of an unprecedentedera of greed, gluttony, and outrageous fortune.

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

When it comes to investing in the stock market, investors have plenty of options: 1. They can do it themselves. Trillions of dollars areinvested this way. (Of course, the only problem here is that most people have no ideahow to analyze and choose individual stocks. Well, not reallythe only problem. Most investors have no idea how toconstruct a stock portfolio, most have no idea when to buy andsell, and most have no idea how much to invest in the firstplace.) 2. They can give it to professionals to invest. Trillions of dollars are invested this way. (Unfortunately most professionals actually underperform the market averages over time. In fact,it may be even harderto pick good professional managers than it is to pick goodindividual stocks.) 3. They can invest in traditional index funds. Trillions of dollars are also invested this way.(The problem isthat investing this way is seriously flawed--and almost a guaranteeof subpar investment returns over time.) 4. They can read The Big Secret for the

Retire Young Retire Rich is about how we started with nothingand retired financially free in less than ten years. Find out how you can do the same. If you do not plan on working hard all your life, this book isfor you. Why not Retire Young and Retire Rich?

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

lso available as a Time Warner AudioBook and eBook An overnight, word-of-mouth bestselling personal finance book phenomenon for millions of readers hoping to become masters of their money and create sustaining wealth for themselves and their families. Personal-finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences—his two fathers. One father (Robert's real father) was a highly educated man but fiscally poor. The other father was the father of Robert's best friend—that Dad was an eighth-grade dropout who became a self-made multimillionaire. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad." Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47. RICH DAD, POOR DAD, written with consultant and CPA Sharon L. Lechter, lays out his philosophy behind Kiyosaki's relationship with money. RICH DAD, POOR DAD opens readers eyes by: Exploding the myth that

Build profits even in the worst of times with the methods ofa Technical Analysis legend "Deemer on Technical Analysis willbecome an instant investment book classic." --Douglas A. Kass,Seabreeze Partners Management, Inc. "Serving on the front lines ofthis investment discipline for the past 40 years with some of themost influential investors of our time, Deemer provides a front-rowseat on some fascinating history, rich with insights and anecdotesand, of course, loaded with wisdom. His true gift is making thearcane world of technical analysis accessible and relevant to allinvestors. If Warren Buffett is the Oracle of Omaha, Deemer is theProphet of Port St. Lucie." --Sandra Ward, Senior Editor,Barron's/p "I have had the great pleasure of working with andgetting to know some of the greatest technical analysts throughoutthe past 50 years. Walt Deemer is widely recognized as one of thebest. His charm and wit in explaining the keys to successfulinvesting will make [this] book a must-read and an all-time class

Swensen has been the chief investment officer for the past 14 years at Yale University,where he is responsible for managing and investing more than $6 billion of the university's endowment assets and investment funds.Realizing an annual return of more than 16 percent on his investments,Swensen has added more than $2 billion to Yale's coffers,and his consistent track record has attracted the notice of Wall Street portfolio managers.Here Swensen provides a brief history of endowment funds and explains the purpose of endowment accumulation and the goals for institutional portfolios.One of the strategies behind his success has been to diversify asset classes and move beyond a reliance on domestic marketable securities.He distinguishes between traditional and alternative asset classes,looks at performance evaluation issues and tools,and considers the investment decision-making process.Although its audience will be limited,this book is a necessary purchase for libraries with collections that include the topic of in

Robert Kiyosaki reveals how he developed his unique economic perspective from his two fathers: his real father, who was highly educated but fiscally poor; and the father of his best friend - an eighth-grade drop-out who became a self-made multi-millionaire. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his "poor dad" pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his "rich dad". Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at the age of 47. This book lays out his philosophy and aims to open readers eyes by: 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 schools to teach their children about money; defining once and for all an asset versus a liability; and explaining what to teach your children about money for their future financial success.

Book De*ion Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the mostinfluential investors of all time. His investment philosophies,introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and appliedby today's financiers and investors, but are also regarded by manyas gospel. This book is invaluable reading and has been since itwas first published in 1958. The updated paperback retains theinvestment wisdom of the original edition and includes theperspectives of the author's son Ken Fisher, an investment guru inhis own right in an expanded preface and introduction

When Guerrilla Marketing was first published in 1983, JayLevinson revolutionized marketing strategies for the small-businessowner with his take-no-prisoners approach to finding clients. Basedon hundreds of solid ideas that really work, Levinson's philosophyhas given birth to a new way of learning about market share and howto gain it. In this completely updated and expanded fourth edition,Levinson offers a new arsenal of weaponry for small-businesssuccess including * strategies for marketing on the Internet(explaining when and precisely how to use it) * tips for using newtechnology, such as podcasting and automated marketing * programsfor targeting prospects and cultivating repeat and referralbusiness * management lessons in the age of telecommuting andfreelance employees Guerrilla Marketing is the entrepreneur'smarketing bible -- and the book every small-business owner shouldhave on his or her shelf.

Have you ever wondered why some people attract wealth whileothers stay financially trapped? The key is learningwealth-friendly, upside-down thinking. In this New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Todaybestseller, Robert Shemin, one-time "idiot" and currently amultimillionaire, illustrates in a witty way how going against thegrain is, in fact, the surest way to gain. Learn how to: ? set only one powerful success goal—and make it a big one ? play while your money goes to work ? stop building someone else’s business and start building yourown ? live and think like a millionaire while you’re becoming one ? use the power and smarts of other Rich Idiots to help you jointhe Rich Idiot Club Spend just a few pages with Robert and his Rich Idiot friends andyou’ll be convinced that “if they could do it, I can do it.”

Swensen, CIO of Yale University and the author of Pioneering Portfolio Management, reveals why the mutual fund industry as a whole does a disservice to the individual investor. Soft money, 12b-1 fees, overtrading, market timing, and other management practices lower performance and virtually guarantee that most mutual fund returns will fall short of their benchmark, such as the S&P 500. Furthermore, for-profit mutual fund companies have a fiduciary obligation to their stockholders, not to their investors, and this relationship "inevitably resolves in favor of the bottom line." Swensen is also highly critical of the Morningstar rating system, which only causes investors to chase hot performing funds and managers. He advises considering alternatives to the for-profit mutual fund industry, including Exchange Traded Funds and not-for-profit financial institutions such as Vanguard and TIAA-CREF. He highly recommends that as an individual, you should play a more active role in your financial future. This includes pe

Forget what you’ve heard. Nice girls can get the corneroffice. As women, we haven’t always had the best role models at work. We’veeither worked for men or we’ve had female bosses who are, well, bigbitches. Woman still don’t have much of a road map right now whenit comes to taking charge at the office, so the team who broughtyou the national bestseller The Girl’s Guide to Starting YourOwn Business is drawing one for us. Caitlin Friedman andKimberly Yorio will teach you to be powerful without beingpossessive, to be opinionated without being brassy, and to have astrong voice without micromanaging. You’ll learn just how to ownthe role of queen bee in a positive way so that you can be morementor than manager, one who leads, inspires, and motivates. So, you finally got that promotion. You’re the boss now. Thesupervisor. The manager. The captain. The taskmaster. Those days oftaking orders, running errands, and clock-watching are over. Asexciting as all this might seem, once the rush of the pro

You don't need a belt-tightening budget. You don't need a second job. You don't even need a raise. What you need is the down-to-earth money strategies explained in this book. Carol Keeffe has helped thousands of people take control of their financial future and realize their fondest dreams. Her money solutions are inspiring, easy to do, and instantly practical. She explains how you can: ·get out of debt by paying the minimum on your credit cards ·save money by paying yourself first, not your creditors ·and much more... Sound too good to be true? Then listen to some of the people who have benefited from Carol's money strategies: "Before, we just barely got by month to month. We had no savings and no plan. In three years my husband and I have had two children, gone from two incomes to one, and have saved $12,375! We're not only managing on one income, we're saving to reach our next goal!" -Teresa and Peter Sparling "I went to Europe and Disneyland and paid for everything in cash. My

Are You Prepared for Another Lost Decade? "[Pring] seesanother 'lost decade,' but also ways to make it a winner". ("TheNew York Times"). Don't let the secular bear eat you. Prepare toearn steady profits in another decade of volatile and disappointingmarket returns. For more than four decades, Martin Pring has been aleading innovator and practitioner of financial and business cycleanalysis. In "Investing in the Second Lost Decade", Pring - alongwith seasoned portfolio managers Joe Turner and Tom Kopas - offersconclusive proof that we're only near the midway point of acontinued secular cycle of flat returns and deeply cyclicaleconomic conditions. To guide you through these uncertain times,Pring, Turner, and Kopas deliver a proven action plan for masteringthe realities facing today's investors. Using proprietary analysis,the authors explore the characteristics of long-term bear marketsalong with the looming dual threats of inflation and risinginterest rates - and outline positive steps you can take to cre

"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.

Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild, is that the basics of investing -- the fundamentals of our economic system and what they have to do with the stock market -- aren't taught in school. At a time when individuals have to make important decisions about saving for college and 401(k) retirement funds, this failure to provide a basic education in investing can have tragic consequences. For those who know what to look for, investment opportunities are everywhere. The average high-school student is familiar with Nike, Reebok, McDonald's, the Gap, and the Body Shop. Nearly every teenager in America drinks Coke or Pepsi, but only a very few own shares in either company or even understand how to buy them. Every student studies American history, but few realize that our country was settled by European colonists financed by public companies in England and Holland -- and the basic principles behi

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.

Marquee private equity firms such as Blackstone Group, CarlyleGroup, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts have grown bigger and morepowerful than ever. They have also become the nation's largestemployers through the businesses they own. Journalist Josh Kosmanexplores private equity's explosive growth and shows how its baronswring profits at the expense of the long-term health of theircompanies. He argues that excessive debt and mismanagement willlikely trigger another economic meltdown within the next fiveyears, wiping out up to two million jobs. He also explores the links between the private equity elite andWashington power players, who have helped them escape governmentscrutiny. The result is a timely book with an important warning forus all.