Stock valuation techniques of the pros are now explained for all investors. Sample valuations of five widely followed stocks, including Microsoft and McDonald's, explain more complex concepts in easily understandable terms. 20 illustrations.

The top-selling title in McGraw-Hill’s popular Streetsmart series, now with updated timing techniques to transform the marketplace Renowned timing expert Colin Alexander revises and expands the Streetsmart Guide to Timing the Stock Market for the new trading era, explaining the impact demographic changes have on demand for stocks and bonds. He also reveals how recent market developments can help you spot pending turnarounds, detailing short trading opportunities as well as warning signs of a short trade about to turn bad, and more.

The only basic guide to the financial media that anyone will ever need. This new book provides comprehensive coverage of newspapers and magazines, and also financial websites, stockbrokers research and company reports.The handy A-Z format enables the reader to look up entries quickly. Essential terms and concepts are explained in non-technical English, and it is extensively cross-referenced. A valuable reference tool for any private investor, it is international in scope and includes references to the use of technical analysis in internet trading and the growth of financial services regulation and compliance - something other guides omit.Journalistic, snappy and stylish, it will help anyone to read the financial pages and gain a full understanding of the concepts involved.

Is real property appraisal evolving, or have all of the "big ideas" already been conceived? This question has been circulating among the leaders of the Appraisal Institute during the past several annual meetings, usually encountering little in the way of satisfying answers. This is not too surprising, because grand ideas and new knowledge do not typically evolve from off-hand conversation. They are the product of focused intellectual activity and hours of difficult work. This unquenched thirst for new knowledge is the primary reason for assembling this collection of new manuscripts dealing with valuation theory, which was financially underwritten by the Appraisal Institute. Their generosity and willingness to partner with the American Real Estate Society made this collection of thoughtful and thought provoking essays possible. They are the result of a global response to a worldwide call for papers, and demonstrate that real estate valuation is indeed an international discipline. The United States, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Rim, and Europe are all represented by this impressive collection of authors. Together, the eighteen essays that make up this volume demonstrate that there are a sufficient number of "big ideas" to challenge and improve the appraisal profession for years to come. Real Estate Valuation Theory is organized around five categories of intellectual contribution to the whole-appraiser decision making and valuation accuracy, application of nontraditional appraisal techniques such as regression and the minimum-variance grid method, appraising contaminated property, ad valorem tax assessment, and new perspectives on traditional appraisal methods. One common thread is that all of the papers are exceptionally well written and thought provoking.

Without a doubt, millions of investors don't feel entirely comfortable researching their own stock selections. They invest in 401(k) plans, mutual funds and even individual stocks with only bare-bones investigation, turning to so-called investment gurus on financial news shows and headlines in newspapers for their information.

This book provides thorough coverage of the institutional applications of equity derivatives. It starts with an introduction on stock markets' fundamentals before opening the gate on the world of structured products. Delta-one products and options are covered in detail, providing readers with deep understanding of the use of equity derivatives strategies. The book features most of the traded payoffs and structures and covers all practical aspects of pricing and hedging. The treatment of risks is performed in a very intuitive fashion and provides the reader with a great overview of how dealers approach such derivatives. The author also delivers various common sensical reasons on which models to use and when. By discussing equity derivatives in a practical, non–mathematical and highly intuitive setting, this book enables practitioners to fully understand and correctly structure, price and hedge these products effectively, and stand strong as the only book in its class to make these equity-related concepts truly accessible.

The second edition of How to Win in a Volatile Stock Market focuses on tested strategies for selecting bargin shares and assests at rock bottom prices and comissions. Alexander Davidson also introduces his "Bargain Hunters' Investment FlexiSystem" which provides investors with a workable blueprint for making money.

Overview You will be taught all skills and knowledge you need to become a finance manager respectfully investment analyst/portfolio manager. Content - Financial Management - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management - Management Accounting - Islamic Banking and Finance - Investment Risk Management - Investment Banking and Opportunities in China - International Finance and Accounting - Institutional Banking for Emerging Markets - Corporate Finance - Banking Duration 10 months Assessment The assessment will take place on the basis of one assignment at the end of the course. Tell us when you feel ready to take the exam and we’ll send you the assignment questions. Study material The study material will be provided in separate files by email / download link.

This title provides investors with: professional portfolio tools; clear explanation of the concept of portfolio management; definition of risk and how to measure risk for your own needs; the best ways to monitor and measure your portfolio; and real-world examples.