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.

Over the past quarter century, Understanding Wall Street has helped everyone from rookie investors to Wall Street veterans understand exactly how the market works and how to determine which stocks to buy ... and which to avoid. The fourth edition of this top-selling guide--still as easy-to-read, practical, and comprehensive as the first three--has been completely updated to help investors prosper in today's new, no-limits marketplace.

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

"This book deserves a place on every serious investor’sshelf." –FINANCIAL TIMES "A must-read for all disciples of value investing. In 1934,Graham and Dodd created fundamental security analysis. Greenwaldreinforces the worth of this approach, incorporates new advances,and takes their work into the twenty-first century." –Mario J. Gabelli, Chairman, Gabelli Asset Management, Inc. "The new title most deserving of your time is Value Investing . .. . Its authors aim to place their work next to Benjamin Graham’s1950 classic, The Intelligent Investor. My 1986 edition came withWarren Buffett’s endorsement–‘by far the best book on investingever written.’ Value Investing is better." –Robert Barker, BusinessWeek "Greenwald is an economist (PhD from MIT) who caught the valuebug. He has updated and expanded Graham’s ideas, and his summerseminars ($2,900 for two days) have become popular with everyonefrom well-known money managers to Columbia MBAs who couldn’

As many investors know, gold is a “safe-haven” asset that can actually increase in value during stock market slides and times of recession. But what else do you really know about this commodity? Are you taking full advantage of it? Do you know how to work it into your overall investment strategy? This detailed tutorial provides you with a comprehensive understanding of gold, from mine to market. Jonathan Spall, a 25-year veteran of the metals market, explains everything you'll need to know for making gold a profitable part of your investment strategy. Investing in Gold gives you an inside look at how the precious metal is mined, refined, traded, and priced, along with valuable insight into gold's unique position in the marketplace. Spall explores such topics as: Simple and complex gold trading processes The pivotal role central banks play in the gold market Gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) How spot gold is traded Why gold mining companies have traditionally hedged

There has been an explosive growth in the number of corporates, investors and financial institutions turning to structured products to achieve cost savings, risk controls and yield enhancements. However, the exact nature, risks and applications of these products and solutions can be complex, and problems arise if the fundamental building blocks and principles are not fully understood. This book explains the most popular products and strategies with a focus on everything beyond vanilla options, dealing with these products in a literate yet accessible manner, giving practical applications and case studies. A special emphasis on how the client uses the products, with interviews and de*ions of real-life deals means that it will be possible to see how the products are applied in day-to-day situations – the theory is translated into practice. 作者简介： UWE WYSTUP is CEO of www.mathfinance.com, a global network of quants specializing in modeling and implementing Foreign Exchange Exotics. H

In The Little Book That Still Beats the Market, JoelGreenblatt expands the successful strategy from the originalbestseller to show investors how to profit in any market. Throughentertaining anecdotes and practical pearls of wisdom, the bookexplores the basic principles of successful stock market investingand then reveals a magic formula that makes buying good companiesat bargain prices automatic. It also ties into Greenblatt's latesteffort that allows investors to either manage their own accounts orhave their accounts professionally managed by someone onGreenblatt's team. Either way, the magic formula still holds: thenew web site just makes it that much easier. For example, if aninvestor chooses to manage his or her own account, a list of magicformula stocks is provided from which to pick with a click of abutton, and alerts are sent automatically when it is time toconsider selling a security. The formula has been tested over hundreds of different periodsand thousads of stock picks and has been pr

Graham and Dodd's Security Analysis is hands-down the most influential investment book in history. The classic 1951 edition is the first edition of the bestselling investment bible that was written during a time of economic stability and prosperity. It provides investors with techniques and strategies for profitable investing in an economic environment that most resembles today. Security Analysis: The Classic 1951 Edition features a far more contemporary focus on the wisdom and legitimacy of common stocks for individual investors. This essential addition to any investment library features: Graham and Dodd's original words and insights, unvarnished and still compelling Timeless methods for measuring asset values and cash flows, still a centerpiece of value investing worldwide Income statements and balance sheets moved to the front of the book for ease of use

An updated edition of the bestselling collection of timeless wisdom from the world's greatest investor Readers of Warren Buffett's letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders have gained an enormously valuable informal education in the art of investing.

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

Stocks for the Long Run set a precedent as the most complete and irrefutable case for stock market investment ever written. Now, this bible for long-term investing continues its tradition with a fourth edition featuring updated, revised, and new material that will keep you competitive in the global market and up-to-date on the latest index instruments. Wharton School professor Jeremy Siegel provides a potent mix of new evidence, research, and analysis supporting his key strategies for amassing a solid portfolio with enhanced returns and reduced risk. In a seamless narrative that incorporates the historical record of the markets with the realities of today's investing environment, the fourth edition features: A new chapter on globalization that documents how the emerging world will soon overtake the developed world and how it impacts the global economy An extended chapter on indexing that includes fundamentally weighted indexes, which have historically offered better returns and lower volatili

In The Little Book of Bull Moves , popular author andeconomic advisor, Peter Schiff, takes a new look at America's bullmarkets of the 1920's, 1960's, and 1990's, and the bear marketsthat followed. Analyzing similarities and differences from both aneconomic and political perspective, Schiff discusses investmentstrategies that worked then and explains how those sameconservative approaches to investing can be applied in today'smarket. Provides detailed advice on the techniques and strategies thatcan help investors maintain and even build wealth now and in theturbulent times that lie just ahead Filled with insightful commentary, inventive metaphors, andpre*ive advice Other titles by Schiff: Crash Proof: How to Profit From theComing Economic Collapse, and The Little Book of Bull Movesin Bear Markets Written by a seasoned Wall Street prognosticator, TheLittle Book of Bull Moves shows readers how to make money underadverse market conditions by using conservative, nontraditionalinvestment

Janet Tavakoli takes you into the world of Warren Buffett by way of the recent mortgage meltdown. In correspondence and discussion with him over 2 years, they both saw the writing on the wall, made clear by the implosion of Bear Stearns. Tavakoli, in clear and engaging prose, explains how the credit mess happened beginning with the mortgage lending Ponzi schemes funded by investment banks, the Fed bailout and its impact on the dollar. Through her narrative, we hear from Warren Buffett and learn how his enduring principles caused him to see the mess that was coming well in advance and kept him and his investors well out of the way.

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

Warren Buffett's wit and wisdom is a roadmap for those looking to succeed in business, investing, and life. This title is intended for those who want to improve their investing skills. It outlines Buffett's philosophy and techniques.

Regarded as one of the pioneers of modern investment theory, Philip A. Fisher's investment principles are studied and used by contemporary finance professionals including Warren Buffett. Fisher was the first to consider a stock's worth in terms of potential growth instead of just price trends and absolute value. His principles espouse identifying long-term growth stocks and their emerging value as opposed to choosing short-term trades for initial profit. First published in 1958, this investment classic is considered a must-read as the foundation for many of today's popular investment beliefs.

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

The strategies and techniques of THE investment legend Warren Buffett Wealth follows the world′s greatest investor fromthe beginning of his career, as he takes a 100–dollar investmentand turns it into one of the most successful multibillion–dollarcompanies in the world. By carefully detailing how Buffett beganhis career and discussing what he learned from Benjamin Graham,this book reveals the true secrets to Buffett′s success. Readerswill see how Buffett reached the pinnacle of his profession byfollowing certain key principles such as investing in old–styletraditional American companies, holding the companies forever, andhiring and keeping the same managers. Robert P. Miles (Tampa, FL) is a writer, speaker, and consultant.He is also the author of The Warren Buffett CEO (0–471–44259–3) and101 Reasons to Own the World′s Greatest Investment: WarrenBuffett′s Berkshire Hathaway (0–471–41123–X).

Only someone who is both a successful trader and a successfulwriter could pull off what Constance Brown has accomplished in thisbook: distilling Fibonacci analysis to two hundred or socomprehensive, clearly written, eminently practical pages. Brown knows exactly what a professional trying to come up tospeed on a new trading tool needs and she provides it, coveringwhat Fibonacci analysis is, how it works, where it comes from,pitfalls and dangers, and, of course, how to use it. Basic tradingstrategies are touched upon in virtually every chapter. Fibonacci analysis is one of the most popular technical analysistools, yet it is often used incorrectly. Brown quickly clears upcommon misconceptions and moves on to show, step by step, thecorrect way to apply the technique in any market. Those with Fibonacci analysis software will learn how to use itwith maximum effectiveness; those without will chart the market theold-fashioned way. All will find answers to the trader's mostimportant questions: Where is the market