Theoretical and corroborating empirical advancements in the area of investment and portfolio management are presented. Economic concepts and statistical tools needed for this course are reviewed.Fama's efficient market theory (EMT) of markets is discussed-where asset prices "fully reflect" all available information, are accurate signals for asset allocation, and stock prices are uncorrelated with the prior period's price change. Markowitz's modern portfolio theory and the relationship between risk and return are examined.Financial statements and the importance of free cash flow are stressed-for stock valuation and portfolio selection.

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This is a book for the private Stock Market investor, who deals in shares, not unit trusts or similar investment vehicles. It advises how to choose which shares to buy, when to buy them, and - most important of all - when to sell.

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The Astute Speculator Goals: Earning +33 percent per year speculating in the stock market, in both good times and bad, and retaining the profits once earned are challenging but realistic goals and the focus of this book.

An intriguing look at the full range of value methods brought together for the first time The biggest block to success in the stock market is unconscious investing, or following the crowd without asking the right questions such as: "What is it really worth?" Even more fundamental is: "What rate of return can I confidently expect to get?" Without having the methods to answer these questions is like trying to sail a boat without a rudder. The Conscious Investor covers each of the main methods used to calculate value or return in the stock market, along with descriptions of how and when to use them, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Interspersed throughout the methods are the timeless investment principles of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. The book: Includes balance sheet methods, dividend discount methods, discounted cash flow methods, price ratio methods, and many others Explains the significance of viewing real value as a combination of a stock's price or market value and its intrinsic value Comes with free access to key functions in the author's Conscious Investor software The Conscious Investor is indispensable reading for everyone with an interest in investing in the stock market, from novices to experienced professionals. Using this book as your guide, you'll quickly discover what it takes to be a conscious investor and gain more confidence in knowing what and when to buy, when to hold, and when to sell.

In today’s economy, it’s critical for investors to have a strong understanding of the strategies needed to make the best decisions. Jones arms them with the most up-to-date information in the field while offering a proper balance between investment opportunities, techniques and analytics. He includes new discussions on the rapid rise and interest in exchange-traded funds, the new NYSE-Euronext market, the merger of the NYSE and Amex, and more. Expanded coverage is also presented in behavioral finance and the bond markets. In addition, investors will benefit from the updated problems and questions that really make them think of the most effective moves before acting.