Best of
Finance

2012

Hedge Fund Market Wizards


Jack D. Schwager - 2012
    Exploring what makes a great trader a great trader, "Hedge Fund Market Wizards" breaks new ground, giving readers rare insight into the trading philosophy and successful methods employed by some of the most profitable individuals in the hedge fund business.Presents exclusive interviews with fifteen of the most successful hedge fund traders and what they've learned over the course of their careersIncludes interviews with Jamie Mai, Joel Greenblatt, Michael Platt, Ray Dalio, Colm O'Shea, Ed Thorp, and many moreExplains forty key lessons for tradersJoins "Stock Market Wizards, " "New Market Wizards, "and "Market Wizards" as the fourth installment of investment guru Jack Schwager's acclaimed bestselling series of interviews with stock market expertsA candid assessment of each trader's successes and failures, in their own words, the book shows readers what they can learn from each, and also outlines forty essential lessons--from finding a trading method that fits an investor's personality to learning to appreciate the value of diversification--that investment professionals everywhere can apply in their own careers.Bringing together the wisdom of the true masters of the markets, "Hedge Fund Market Wizards" is a collection of timeless insights into what it takes to trade in the hedge fund world.

The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success


William N. Thorndike Jr. - 2012
    Others might point to the qualities of today’s so-called celebrity CEOs—charisma, virtuoso communication skills, and a confident management style. But what really matters when you run an organization? What is the hallmark of exceptional CEO performance? Quite simply, it is the returns for the shareholders of that company over the long term.In this refreshing, counterintuitive book, author Will Thorndike brings to bear the analytical wisdom of a successful career in investing, closely evaluating the performance of companies and their leaders. You will meet eight individualistic CEOs whose firms’ average returns outperformed the S&P 500 by a factor of twenty—in other words, an investment of $10,000 with each of these CEOs, on average, would have been worth over $1.5 million twenty-five years later. You may not know all their names, but you will recognize their companies: General Cinema, Ralston Purina, The Washington Post Company, Berkshire Hathaway, General Dynamics, Capital Cities Broadcasting, TCI, and Teledyne. In The Outsiders, you’ll learn the traits and methods—striking for their consistency and relentless rationality—that helped these unique leaders achieve such exceptional performance.Humble, unassuming, and often frugal, these "outsiders” shunned Wall Street and the press, and shied away from the hottest new management trends. Instead, they shared specific traits that put them and the companies they led on winning trajectories: a laser-sharp focus on per share value as opposed to earnings or sales growth; an exceptional talent for allocating capital and human resources; and the belief that cash flow, not reported earnings, determines a company’s long-term value.Drawing on years of research and experience, Thorndike tells eye-opening stories, extracting lessons and revealing a compelling alternative model for anyone interested in leading a company or investing in one—and reaping extraordinary returns.

IIM Ahmedabad Business Books: Day to Day Economics


Satish Y. Deodhar - 2012
    All of us are affected by its ups and downs - global recession, rise in interest rates, or hike in food prices. But do we understand the principles at work and how and why they really affect us?Day to day economics is an enjoyable, accessible, and extremely user-friendly book that explains modern day Indian economy to the layperson. In this relevant book, Professor Deodhar explains the role of the government and its involvement in different aspects of the economy; the need for the RBI and its functions; and how taxes, stock markets and recession work. Day to Day Economics will help you go beyond the facts and figures in the budget and connect the trends to your daily life. As with all IIMA business books, it comes illustrated with numerous Indian examples and case studies making this the ultimate rookie's guide to the Indian economy.

Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes


Tom Wheelwright - 2012
    It's about how to use your country's tax laws to your benefit. In this book, Tom Wheelwright will tell you how the tax laws work. And how they are designed to reduce your taxes, not to increase your taxes. Once you understand this basic principle, you no longer need to be afraid of the tax laws. They are there to help you and your business--not to hinder you.Once you understand the basic principles of tax reduction, you can begin, immediately, reducing your taxes. Eventually, you may even be able to legally eliminate your income taxes and drastically reduce your other taxes. Once you do that, you can live a life of Tax-Free Wealth.

Warren Buffett's Three Favorite Books


Preston Pysh - 2012
    A starting point for amateur and intermediate investors to finally understand the content found in The Intelligent Investor, Security Analysis, and the Wealth of Nations. Easy to understand, yet covers complex topics for stocks, bonds, and preferred shares. Did you know Warren Buffett, the world's wealthiest stock investor, is quoted as saying three books have shaped his investment philosophy? For more than half a century, he used the information provided in these three books to go from nothing - to a massive $39 billion net worth. The three books that gave him this wisdom are: The Wealth of Nations (pub. 1776) by Adam Smith, Security Analysis (pub. 1934) by Benjamin Graham, and The Intelligent Investor (pub. 1949), also by Benjamin Graham. In fact, Benjamin Graham was Buffett's professor at Columbia and the most influential financial advisor he ever had. So, have you ever tried reading Graham's books? Many might agree the books are as exciting as listening to Ben Stein read the 30th page of The Wall Street Journal. It is time we fixed that. Instead of keeping these billion-dollar secrets hidden behind thousands of pages of financial jargon, I wrote one simple guide - Warren Buffett's Three Favorite Books. If you're looking for a guide that explains how the wealthy really think and buy assets, you're in the right place. This isn't a get-rich-quick book. Instead, this is where your investing techniques take a turn in the road. This book will teach you how to accumulate assets and become very wealthy over decades of wise decisions and proper asset valuation. The best part about the book is the methods are taught in an easy-to-follow and understandable scenario for all to enjoy!

A Few Lessons for Investors and Managers From Warren Buffett


Peter Bevelin - 2012
    It tells in a short-easy-to-read way about what managers and investors can learn from Buffett. This is a selection of useful and timeless wisdom where Warren Buffett in his own words tells us how to think about business valuation, what is a good and bad business, acquisitions and their traps, yardsticks, compensation issues, how to reduce risk, corporate governance, the importance of trust and the right culture, learning from mistakes, and more.

Dark Pools: The Rise of Artificially Intelligent Trading Machines and the Looming Threat to Wall Street


Scott Patterson - 2012
    In the beginning was Josh Levine, an idealistic programming genius who dreamed of wresting control of the market from the big exchanges that, again and again, gave the giant institutions an advantage over the little guy. Levine created a computerized trading hub named Island where small traders swapped stocks, and over time his invention morphed into a global electronic stock market that sent trillions in capital through a vast jungle of fiber-optic cables. By then, the market that Levine had sought to fix had turned upside down, birthing secretive exchanges called dark pools and a new species of trading machines that could think, and that seemed, ominously, to be slipping the control of their human masters. Dark Pools is the fascinating story of how global markets have been hijacked by trading robots--many so self-directed that humans can't predict what they'll do next.

Start Your Own Corporation: Why the Rich Own Their Own Companies and Everyone Else Works for Them


Garrett Sutton - 2012
    As you live your life you must keep your guard up. As you grow your wealth you must protect it. For those who don’t predators await, and their attorneys will use every trick in the toolbox to get at - whether large or small-your unprotected assets.Start Your Own Corporation educates you on an action plan to protect your life’s gains. Corporate attorney and best selling author Garrett Sutton clearly explains the all too common risks of failing to protect yourself and the strategies for limiting your liability going forward. The information is timely, accessible and applicable to every citizen in every situation.Garrett Sutton has spent the last thirty years protecting clients’ assets and implementing corporate structures to limit liability. This significant experience shines through in a very readable book on the why to’s and how to’s for achieving asset protection. Start Your Own Corporation teaches how to select between corporations and LLCs and how to use Nevada and Wyoming entities to your maximum advantage. This non-technical and easy to understand book also educates on the importance of following corporate formalities, using business tax deductions and building business credit.Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says, “Start Your Own Corporation is a must read for anyone with any assets to protect.”

Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors


Wesley R. Gray - 2012
    Where they align is in their belief that the market is beatable. This book seeks to take the best aspects of value investing and quantitative investing as disciplines and apply them to a completely unique approach to stock selection. Such an approach has several advantages over pure value or pure quantitative investing. This new investing strategy framed by the book is known as quantitative value, a superior, market-beating method to investing in stocks.Quantitative Value provides practical insights into an investment strategy that links the fundamental value investing philosophy of Warren Buffett with the quantitative value approach of Ed Thorp. It skillfully combines the best of Buffett and Ed Thorp--weaving their investment philosophies into a winning, market-beating investment strategy.First book to outline quantitative value strategies as they are practiced by actual market practitioners of the discipline Melds the probabilities and statistics used by quants such as Ed Thorp with the fundamental approaches to value investing as practiced by Warren Buffett and other leading value investors A companion Website contains supplementary material that allows you to learn in a hands-on fashion long after closing the book If you're looking to make the most of your time in today's markets, look no further than Quantitative Value.

Following the Trend: Diversified Managed Futures Trading


Andreas Clenow - 2012
    They have shown remarkable uncorrelated performance and in the great bear market of 2008 they had record gains. These traders are highly secretive about their proprietary trading algorithms and often employ top PhDs in their research teams. Yet, it is possible to replicate their trading performance with relatively simplistic models. These traders are trend following cross asset futures managers, also known as CTAs. Many books are written about them but none explain their strategies in such detail as to enable the reader to emulate their success and create their own trend following trading business, until now. Following the Trend explains why most hopefuls fail by focusing on the wrong things, such as buy and sell rules, and teaches the truly important parts of trend following. Trading everything from the Nasdaq index and T-bills to currency crosses, platinum and live hogs, there are large gains to be made regardless of the state of the economy or stock markets. By analysing year by year trend following performance and attribution the reader will be able to build a deep understanding of what it is like to trade futures in large scale and where the real problems and opportunities lay.Written by experienced hedge fund manager Andreas Clenow, this book provides a comprehensive insight into the strategies behind the booming trend following futures industry from the perspective of a market participant. The strategies behind the success of this industry are explained in great detail, including complete trading rules and instructions for how to replicate the performance of successful hedge funds. You are in for a potentially highly profitable roller coaster ride with this hard and honest look at the positive as well as the negative sides of trend following.

The Permanent Portfolio: Harry Browne's Long-Term Investment Strategy


Craig Rowland - 2012
    So rather than attempt to do away with it, why not embrace it? That is what this book is designed to do. "The Permanent Portfolio" takes you through Harry Browne's Permanent Portfolio approach--which can weather a wide range of economic conditions from inflation and deflation to recession--and reveals how it can help investors protect and grow their money.Written by Craig Rowland and Mike Lawson, this reliable resource demonstrates everything from a straightforward four-asset Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) version of the strategy all the way up to a sophisticated approach using Swiss bank storage of selected assets for geographic and political diversification. In all cases, the authors provide step-by-step guidance based upon personal experience.This timeless strategy is supported by more than three decades of empirical evidenceThe authors skillfully explain how to incorporate the ideas of the Permanent Portfolio into your financial endeavors in order to maintain, protect, and grow your moneyIncludes select updates of Harry Browne's Permanent Portfolio approach, which reflect our changing times"The Permanent Portfolio" is an essential guide for investors who are serious about building a better portfolio.

Guide To Investing in Gold & Silver: Protect Your Financial Future


Michael Maloney - 2012
    He is CEO and founder of GoldSilver.com, one of the world's largest gold and silver bullion dealers, CEO and founder of WealthCycles.com, an educational website, and host of the most popular video series on the topics of monetary history, economics and economic cycles, The Hidden Secrets of Money.

The Art and Science of Technical Analysis: Market Structure, Price Action, and Trading Strategies


Adam H. Grimes - 2012
    The book explores why randomness prevails in markets most, but not all, of the time and how technical analysis can be used to capture statistically validated patterns in certain types of market conditions. The belief of the book is that buying and selling pressure causes patterns in prices, but that these technical patterns are only effective in the presence of true buying/selling imbalance.The Art and Science of Technical Analysis is supported by extensive statistical analysis of the markets, which will debunk some tools and patterns such as Fibonacci analysis, and endorse other tools and trade setups. In addition, this reliable resource discusses trader psychology and trader learning curves based on the author's extensive experience as a trader and trainer of traders.Offers serious traders a way to think about market problems, understand their own performance, and help find a more productive path forward Includes extensive research to validate specific money-making patterns and strategies Written by an experienced market practitioner who has trained and worked with many top traders Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Art and Science of Technical Analysis will give you a realistic sense of how markets behave, when and how technical analysis works, and what it really takes to trade successfully.

Five Wealth Secrets 96% of Us Don't Know


Craig Hill - 2012
    Implementing these Five Secrets in your life could radically change not only your current financial situation, but the financial future of your children and grandchildren.

Stack Silver Get Gold - How to Buy Gold and Silver Bullion without Getting Ripped Off!


Hunter Riley III - 2012
    Its the only gold and silver investing book you will ever need because its written by a nationally recognized precious metals investing expert with almost 15 years of buying gold and silver bullion under his belt. He reveals all the tricks of the trade that most people in the gold and silver industry probably don't want you to know. "Stack Silver Get Gold will become "the bible" for both first time and long time precious metal investors. Tons of useful information and very well written. You have a real winner in this book." -Bill Zielinski (editor of goldandsilverblog.com) Stack Silver Get Gold: How to Buy Gold and Silver Bullion without Getting Ripped Off! Congratulations, you know that investing in gold and silver is a good idea and you're ready to buy gold and silver before the general public catches on. You have a wisdom few other people possess. So you want to know how to begin investing in silver and gold without getting ripped off? Do you want to buy silver and gold bullion but don't know where to begin? Do you want to avoid all the silver and gold buying scams on TV and the internet? Do you want to learn how to avoid having your gold and silver confiscated by the government? Do you want to know how and where to store and secure your gold and silver at your home, in the most secure vaults in the United States and secret vault storage options in other countries? You want to know how to start investing in gold and silver for as little as $25 using a strategy called dollar cost averaging? Do you want to buy gold or silver today, within 10 minutes of reading this short book? Read this book and you'll discover the answers to your questions above plus.... *The 7 types of gold and silver bullion to buy now and how to sell if you have t *The 11 types of gold and silver to avoid like the plague *The top 3 most secure places to store your precious metals, including home safes and private highly secure vaults *How to store your gold and silver secretly in another country *How the author is personally investing in gold and silver, his exact strategy *Exactly where to buy your gold and silver (the actual websites and dealers) *How to add gold and silver bullion to your IRA or 401k *How to start gold and silver investing safely and avoid all the tricks of scam artists and precious metals dealers *Tax and reporting requirements and even travel restrictions and how to get around them Stack Silver Get Gold was written by Hunter Riley III. Hunter spent most of his twenties on the futures trading floor of the rough and tumble pits in Chicago Mercantile Exchange and has been investing in silver and gold for more than a decade. He's witnessed all the ways the gold and silver bullion market will try to chew you up and spit you out and hew wrote this book so you can overcome them and be a successful gold and silver investor. His short, no fluff, straight to the point book boils down over a decade's worth of investing do's and don'ts into about 100 pages. You can literally read this book and start investing in gold and silver with total confidence, safety and ease on the same day you buy it. The funny thing is that this is probably the shortest book on gold and silver investing ever written but it's also is the only book you'll ever need to invest in gold and silver. Hunter values his time very much and he's written this book as straight to the point as possible because he knows you value your time as well. Some of those people who share your wise views are Jim Rogers, Michael Maloney, Robert Kiyosaki, Kevin Hogan, James Turk, Richard Duncan, Timothy Ferriss, Warren Buffet, Brendon Burchard, Kyle Bass, Peter Schiff and Marc Faber just to name a few. Go buy this book now. It will SAVE you a ton of money. Buy Stack Silver Get Gold: How to Buy Gold and Silver without Getting Ripped Off!

The Turtle Always Wins


Bo Sánchez - 2012
    In there pages, you’ll learn… · Four different kinds of animals that exist in the stock market; · Common mistakes you need to avoid in the stock market; · How to use the Turtle Strategy to make your millions; · Six Lifestyle Principles of the Turtle to grow your wealth; · Bo’s Strategic Averaging Method (SAM)

The MoneySense Guide to the Perfect Portfolio (2013 Edition)


Dan Bortolotti - 2012
    From MoneySense index investing expert Dan Bortolotti, plus a foreword by Editor Jonathan Chevreau.

Philip A. Fisher Collected Works: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits / Paths to Wealth through Common Stocks / Conservative Investors Sleep Well / Developing an Investment Philosophy


Philip A. Fisher - 2012
    FisherRegarded 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. Now, for the first time ever, Philip Fisher Investment Classics brings together four classic titles, written by the man who is know as the "Father of Growth Investing." Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits was the first investing book to reach the New York Times bestseller list. Outlining a 15-step process for identifying profitable stocks, it is one of the most influential investing books of all time Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks, expands the innovative ideas in Fisher's highly regarded Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, and explores how profits have been, and will continue to be made, through common stock ownership—asserting why this method can increase profits and reduce risk Also included is Conservative Investors Sleep Well and Developing an Investment Philosophy Designed with the serious investor in mind, Philip Fisher Investment Classics puts the insights of one of the greatest investment minds of our time at your fingertips.

Naked Forex: High-Probability Techniques for Trading Without Indicators


Alex Nekritin - 2012
    However, long before computers and calculators, traders were trading naked. Naked trading is the simplest (and oldest) trading method. It's simply trading without technical indicators, and that is exactly what this book is about.Traders who use standard technical indicators focus on the indicators. Traders using naked trading techniques focus on the price chart. Naked trading is a simple and superior way to trade and is suited to those traders looking to quickly achieve expertise with a trading method.Offers a simpler way for traders to make effective decisions using the price chart Based on coauthor Walter Peters method of trading and managing money almost exclusively without indicators Coauthor Alexander Nekritin is the CEO and President of TradersChoiceFX, one of the largest Forex introducing brokers in the world Naked Forex teaches traders how to profit the simple naked way!

Money Rules: Rule Your Money, or Your Money Will Rule You


Gail Vaz-Oxlade - 2012
    But even she acknowledges that there are tricks to her trade and that making money decisions often feels more complicated than it should. So, where to start? With Gail’ s Money Rules, of course— her essential rules for making your money work for you.Covering every topic under the financial sun— from TFSAs to taxes, borrowing to breaking bad habits, relationships to RRSPs— Gail tells readers that many of the rules they have been following might actually be working against their best interests. Some of her advice is, as she says, common sense (Rule #17: Needs Must Come Before Wants), some of it is surprising (Rule #222: Don’ t Borrow to Contribute to an RRSP), and some is even counterintuitive coming from Gail (Rule #261: Take Pleasure from Your Money). All of the rules are delivered in digestible pieces that each give the reader a clear sense of what works and what doesn’ t.For money-phobes, this book will be a kick in the pants; for money-minders, it will ease the worry that there might be a financial tone they’ ve left unturned; for everyone else, Gail’ s rules provide what it takes to build a strong financial foundation that will last a lifetime.

The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure: Why Pure Capitalism Is the World Economy's Only Hope


John A. Allison - 2012
    Allison is the longest-serving CEO of a top-25 financial institution, having served as Chairman of BB&T for twenty years. He currently serves as President and CEO of the Cato Institute and as a distinguished professor at the Wake Forest University Schools of Business. He is also one of the lead spokespersons for banking and policy reform today, appearing at universities and business groups nationwide and serving on the board of directors of the Ayn Rand Institute. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from American Banker and was named one of the decade’s top 100 most successful CEOs by Harvard Business Review.

Social Security Made Simple: Social Security Retirement Benefits and Related Planning Topics Explained in 100 Pages or Less


Mike Piper - 2012
    Find all of the following, explained in plain-English: How your Social Security retirement benefits, spousal benefits, and widow/widower benefits are calculated How your benefits are affected if you have a government pension or if you continue working while claiming Social Security How to decide when is the best age for you (and your spouse, if you're married) to claim Social Security in order to get the most out of your benefits Whether or not it makes sense to take Social Security early in order to invest the money How to check your earnings record on the Social Security Administration's website to make sure you're getting the full benefit you deserve How Social Security benefits are taxed and how this affects retirement tax planning Please note that this book does not cover Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

The Science of Stock Market Investment - Practical Guide to Intelligent Investors


Chellamuthu Kuppusamy - 2012
    There is nothing wrong with that desire. But you must have known the secrets of avoiding losses. Share Market is a field that has of late developed overwhelmingly. Millions of people invest in it with enthusiasm and are interested in knowing details about this grey area. Sadly, not everyone who invests in it earn profits. Some people who constantly learn end up earning, but those who do not know anything about it and put their trust on luck lose miserably. This book shows the way to avoid losses and increase gains in share market. This comprehensive book touches upon every aspect of stock market investment. A fantastic starting point for anyone aspiring to enter into the unknown world of share market. Even for investors who are already in the market, this book can serve a guide. People say, you either earn or learn in share market. This book preaches the secrets of learning and earning at the same time. This work takes you through an introduction about shares, functioning of share markets, relevance of stock market indices and different approaches for primary & secondary market investments. In also talks about the real qualities of an investor and how he differs from a speculator in the marketplace. Relationship between inflation & investments and the need for achieving inflation adjusted returns are stressed upon. Various stock selection processes, approaches to adapt for different market conditions and more more importantly the art of avoiding losses are discussed in details. You will learn how to analyse a company, its shares, market dynamics, how to value a business, what price to pay for a company etc. All important parameters, numbers and ratios are explained with interesting real time illustrations. Difference between value investing and growth oriented stock selection process is analysed thoroughly, Likewise, fundamental analysis and technical analysis are compared in a rational way. On top of these, this books describe the qualities that differentiate successful investors from ordinary ones. Those qualities are analysed in detail. More importantly, the book stresses the importance of identifying bad companies and unethical management, and teaches how to stay away from them.

Unholy Grails - A New Road to Wealth


Nick Radge - 2012
    Nick Radge stopped following the herd many years ago. As a trader and stock broker, Nick learnt to recognise what the herd were doing and how they react to financial information. He also realised that it made no sense.Are you one of the herd? Here’s a test:If a stock’s price is falling do you think it represents good value, i.e. it’s cheap?OneTel and HIH were not cheap when they eventually delisted in 2001. ABC Learning was not cheap when it delisted in 2008. How about Bear Sterns, Lehman Brothers, Trump Entertainment or Kodak? Billabong does not look cheap at the moment!A stock price in motion tends to stay in motion; Unholy Grails will show you how to be on the positive side of this statement.Nick Radge is focused on momentum investing; purchasing stocks that are trending up. Nick shows you how to hitch a ride on stocks in an uptrend or protect your capital during sustained bear markets.Unholy Grails goes against almost everything your stock broker, financial planner and your fund manager will ever tell you. Considering that in 2008 capital managed by fund managers dropped up to 50% we are in desperate need of an alternative way of thinking. In Unholy Grails, Nick Radge details a road less travelled; a compilation of practical strategies for investors looking for long term gains with minimum daily effort.“I am shocked that so many Mum and Dad investors were financially and emotionally battered during the GFC. The financial planners and fund managers they were relying on for advice gave them no advice: just the same old ‘buy and hold’ strategy that simply does not work in a collapsing market. In Unholy Grails I define specific strategies for investors, allowing them to manage their own investments and stop paying fees to financial planners and advisors,” said the author, Nick Radge.Whether investing for your retirement or using an active investment strategy to manage your personal wealth, Nick Radge examines and tests numerous investment strategies to help determine the right one for you.Don’t expect the same old, worn out advice from Nick Radge. His latest book is not called Unholy Grails for nothing!

Gone Fishing with Buffett A Young Man Learns Value Investing


Sean Seah - 2012
    But what you hear andread through others, Sean Seah has internalised and applied to compound hiswealth. He now shares the methodology of value investing in a simple, step-by-step format. Gone Fishing with Buffett is a great starter kit for investors who want to put their money to work.Written as a story, this book explains value investing like a fishing trip with the master investor himself. Sean also shares his personal journey to encourage investors to avoid speculating, and invest wisely instead.

Skating Where the Puck Was: The Correlation Game in a Flat World


William J. Bernstein - 2012
    This series is not for novices. This booklet explores the notion that, as a general rule, no magic policy rich in high-return/low-correlation alternative asset classes exists that will simultaneously preserve upside reward and protect against downside losses. And as long as I'm lowering your expectations, this booklet is most certainly not a blueprint for the "perfect portfolio." You're an adult, after all, so you know that the future efficient frontier lies well beyond our ken; presumably you already know all about the mechanics, long-term benefits, as well as the uncertainties, of wide diversification and factor tilt using low-cost, efficient vehicles and the risk/reward spectrum between all-fixed-income and all-equity portfolios. Rather, this booklet provides a way of navigating a global investment landscape that grows ever more linked by the month, and a way of thinking about diversification.

The Playbook: An Inside Look at How to Think Like a Professional Trader


Mike Bellafiore - 2012
    This unique approach is the closest thing to signing up for a "trader boot camp" yourself! You'll learn by watching new traders walk through actual trades, explain what they've tried to do, and try to survive brutally tough expert critiques. One trade at a time, The Playbook reveals how professional traders must think in order to succeed "under fire," how they assess their own performance, and how they work relentlessly to improve. Using concrete, actionable setups drawn from his extensive trading and training experience, Bellafiore walks through an extraordinary array of trades, showing readers how to maximize profits and avoid disastrous hidden pitfalls. He covers support plays, bull-and-bear flags, opening drives, important intraday levels, bounce and fade trades, pullbacks, scalps, technical opportunities, consolidation, relative strength, market trades, and more. He also presents indispensable insights on psychology and trader development, based on his work with hundreds of traders on a major commodity exchange and an elite prop firm's trading desk. Packed with color, personality, and realism, this is an exciting guide to real-world trading.

How to Get Out of Debt (a step-by-step, quick & easy guide)


Tiffany Aliche - 2012
    If you already have The One Week Budget, then you don't need to purchase the book as well.**** Do you want to get out of debt? Have no idea how to start? Learn how to: *Understand your credit score *Find unexpected money *Get out of debt automatically and faster than you thought possible! I learned the hard way.... Because of one BAD investment, I went from being debt free to having over $30,000 in credit card debt, in less than a week. Unsure of what to do, so I did nothing (does this sound like you?). For a year I moped around, dragging my debt with me. Then one day I broke free and began using an automatic system that took minutes to set up, and helped me pay off my (BAD investment) debt in less than 2 years! You can too! This ebook tells you everything you need to know. The following is a section from the Table of Contents -My Story: How I got myself into debt. -What’s in a Credit Score: The 5 components of your credit score -Back to My Story: More of my messy debt story -The Get Out of Debt Plan: The step-by-step guide that I used to get rid of my BAD investment debt -The Budgetnista’s Unexpected Money System: How to have more money, without making more money -Debt Pay-Down Action Steps: A re-cap of the steps in the ebook

Secrets of Millionaire Investors


Adam Khoo - 2012
    

50 Years in the Making: The Great Recession and Its Aftermath


Morgan Housel - 2012
    By no means is it over -- at the rate of job creation seen in January 2012, the economy won't return to pre-recession levels of employment until 2018. Where are we right now? How did we get here? Where might we be heading next? The Motley Fool's award-winning columnist, Morgan Housel, interviewed some of the world's top economists and analysts, including Yale's Robert Shiller and Wharton's Jeremy Siegel, to find out. This short e-book -- filled with graphics and videos -- explores the state of the economy, the stock market, the housing market, and ends with a critical lesson: The future is always inherently unknowable; tread with caution.

Trading with Intermarket Analysis: A Visual Approach to Beating the Financial Markets Using Exchange-Traded Funds


John J. Murphy - 2012
    In Trading with Intermarket Analysis, John J. Murphy, former technical analyst for CNBC, lays out the technical and intermarket tools needed to understand global markets and illustrates how they help traders profit in volatile climates using exchange-traded funds.Armed with a knowledge of how economic forces impact various markets and financial sectors, investors and traders can profit by exploiting opportunities in markets about to rise and avoiding those poised to fall. Trading with Intermarket Analysis provides advice on trend following, chart patterns, moving averages, oscillators, spotting tops and bottoms, using exchange-traded funds, tracking market sectors, and the new world of intermarket relationships, all presented in a highly visual way.Gives readers a visually rich introduction to the world of intermarket analysis, the ultimate tool for beating the markets Provides practical advice on trend following, chart patterns, moving averages, oscillators, spotting tops and bottoms, using exchange-traded funds, tracking market sectors, and intermarket relationships Includes appendices on Japanese candlesticks and point-and-figure charting Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Trading with Intermarket Analysis presents the most important concepts related to using exchange-traded funds to beat the markets in a visually accessible format.

A Pragmatist's Guide to Leveraged Finance: Credit Analysis for Bonds and Bank Debt


Robert S. Kricheff - 2012
    Credit Suisse managing director Bob Kricheff explains why conventional analysis techniques are inadequate for leveraged instruments, defines the challenges sellers and buyers face, and much more.

Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers & Acquisitions


Joshua Rosenbaum - 2012
    

How the Trading Floor Really W


Terri Duhon - 2012
    Though markets rise and fall every day, the drivers of those are rarely explored. Those who understand the dynamics of trading floors will better understand the dynamics of global financial markets. This book reveals the key players on the floor, their roles and responsibilities, how they serve their clients, and how it all impacts the markets. It also explains important terminology, explains the world of trading both cash and derivatives, and much more.Includes a foreword by Gillian Tett, author of Fool's Gold: How Unrestrained Greed Corrupted a Dream, Shattered Global Markets and Unleashed a Catastrophe.Terri Duhon (www.terriduhon.co) is a financial market expert who in 2004 founded B&B Structured Finance Ltd, which provides expert consulting and financial markets training . Her time on the trading floor has been documented in the book Fool's Gold as well as by PBS's Frontline.

The Lost Bank: The Story of Washington Mutual-The Biggest Bank Failure in American History


Kirsten Grind - 2012
    The story of its final, brutal collapse in the autumn of 2008, and its controversial sale to JPMorgan Chase, is an astonishing account of how one bank lost itself to greed and mismanagement, and how the entire financial industry—and even the entire country— lost its way as well. Kirsten Grind’s The Lost Bank is a magisterial and gripping account of these events, tracing the cultural shifts, the cockamamie financial engineering, and the hubris and avarice that made this incredible story possible. The men and women who become the central players in this tragedy— the regulators and the bankers, the home buyers and the lenders, the number crunchers and the shareholders—are heroes and villains, perpetrators and victims, often switching roles with one another as the drama unfolds. As a reporter at the time for the Puget Sound Business Journal, Grind covered a story set far from the epicenters of finance and media. It happened largely in places such as the suburban homes of central California and the office buildings of Seattle, but Grind covered the story from the beginning, and the clarity and persistence of her reporting earned her many awards, including being named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Gerald Loeb Award. She takes readers into boardrooms and bedrooms, revealing the power struggles that pitted regulators at the Office of Thrift Supervision and the FDIC against one another and the predatory negotiations of investment bankers and lawyers who enriched themselves during the bank’s rise and then devoured the decimated bank in its final days. Written as compellingly as the finest fiction, The Lost Bank makes it clear that the collapse of Washington Mutual was not just the largest bank failure in American history. It is a story of talismanic qualities, reflecting the incredible rise and the precipitous collapse of not only an institution but of trust, fortunes, and the marketplaces for risk across the world.

How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market: Now Revised & Updated for the 21st Century


Steve Burns - 2012
    In this new edition: How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market: Now Revised & Updated for the 21st Century Steve Burns uses his experience to offer explanations as to why the methods are still reliable. Updating a classic book is a monumental task. The basic philosophy of the writer cannot be changed. Steve Burns approach this work with the eye of a master restorer who looks at a classical painting that is being refurbished. He carefully studied the text to bring Nicolas Darvas wisdom into the twenty-first century. Steve Burns illuminate the dramatic changes in the market to show how Nicolas Darvas principles are more useful now than ever.

Get a Financial Grip: A simple plan for finacial freedom


Pete Wargent - 2012
    This bookis a detailed plan for achieving financial freedom at any age by taking control of your finances and implementing a holistic financial strategy.The global financial crisis has seen us living through times of great volatility and uncertainty. Many people have been forced to endure periods of unemployment, housing has become almost unaffordable and it seems that the concept of a job for life is a thing of the past. It is more important than ever that we create a sustainable lifestyle and have a financial plan that is not totally reliant on a job and a salary.Get a Financial Grip looks at the psychology and mindset of success as well as looking at the asset classes that can be used to attain the leverage and returns to achieve financial goals. The author presents a comprehensive, but easy to understand plan for building and balancing a portfolio for generating wealth through compound growth. It shows how your money can work for you and give you the best odds of breaking the link between work and income.This is not just another text on financial and investment theory, it is a practical, specific and life-changing plan to propel your finances to a level you may never have believed possible. It's a simple plan for achieving financial freedom; offering you the chance to live the life you choose.

Trade the Momentum - Forex Trading System


Laurentiu Damir - 2012
    The book contains the detailed trading system with many chart exemplifications. It is a great system for the beginner trader that has not been able so far to construct a solid trading strategy for himself. Like all good forex trading systems it has solid rules that should always be respected and a very strong money management component. It also has clear and very strict entry, stop loss and exit rules.Contact: damirlaurentiu@yahoo.com

Trading Options Greeks: How Time, Volatility, and Other Pricing Factors Drive Profits (Bloomberg Financial)


Dan Passarelli - 2012
    In the Second Edition of Trading Options Greeks, veteran options trader Dan Pasarelli puts these tools in perspective by offering fresh insights on option trading and valuation. An essential guide for both professional and aspiring traders, this book explains the greeks in a straightforward and accessible style. It skillfully shows how they can be used to facilitate trading strategies that seek to profit from volatility, time decay, or changes in interest rates. Along the way, it makes use of new charts and examples, and discusses how the proper application of the greeks can lead to more accurate pricing and trading as well as alert you to a range of other opportunities. Completely updated with new material Information on spreads, put-call parity and synthetic options, trading volatility, and advanced option trading is also included Explores how to exploit the dynamics of option pricing to improve your trading Having a comprehensive understanding of the greeks is essential to long-term options trading success. Trading Options Greeks, Second Edition shows you how to use the greeks to find better trades, effectively manage them, and ultimately, become more profitable.

Taxes in America: What Everyone Needs to Know(r)


Leonard E. Burman - 2012
    But with heated debates over taxation now roiling Congress and the nation, an understanding of our tax system is of vital importance. Taxes in America: What Everyone Needs to Know(R), by preeminent tax scholars Leonard E. Burman and Joel Slemrod, offers a clear, concise explanation of how our tax system works, how it affects people and businesses, and how it might be improved. Accessibly written and organized in a clear, question-and-answer format, the book describes the intricacies of the modern tax system in an easy-to-grasp manner. Burman and Slemrod begin with the basic definitions of taxes and then delve into more complicated and indeed contentious concerns. They address such questions as how to recognize Fool's Gold tax reform plans. How much more tax could the IRS collect with better enforcement? How do tax burdens vary around the world? Why do corporations pay so little tax, even though they earn trillions of dollars every year? And what kind of tax system is most conducive to economic growth?What Everyone Needs to Know(R) is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press.

Busting the Financial Planning Lies: Learn to Use Prosperity Economics to Build Sustainable Wealth (Busting the Money Myths series Book 1)


Kim D.H. Butler - 2012
    But truly prosperous individuals don’t follow typical financial planning. They know that most mainstream money advice is not intended to make you wealthy; it is intended to keep you from being poor. Big difference. And like any advice for the masses, it is geared toward the lowest common denominator.Busting the Financial Planning Lies strips away the myths surrounding money and charts a course toward true prosperity. This book is not for everyone—it is for those of you who sense there is a greater truth than what you hear on the typical cable TV money show or financial talk radio program. You want to zig when others zag.Among other things, this book challenges several popular money mantras:• Your home is your best investment.• Put as much money into your 401(k) as possible.• The stock market can make you rich.• Make extra payments toward your mortgage.• Life insurance is something only beneficial in the event of your death.The time is now to decide whether you want to strategize for comfort or prosperity. This book will not only help you make that decision, but will reveal the atypical ways prosperity-minded people make their money work for them.

The Basics of Understanding Financial Statements: Learn how to read financial statements by understanding the balance sheet, the income statement, and the cash flow statement


Mariusz Skonieczny - 2012
    Material covered includes a step-by-step instruction on how to read and understand the balance sheet, the income statement, and the cash flow statement. It also covers information about how these three statements are interconnected with one another.

Building Your Warehouse of Wealth


R. Nelson Nash - 2012
    Longtime fans will recognize the themes, but will be delighted by new material and insights. This book may be the single best introduction to Nash's worldview, which focuses on the benefits of whole life insurance but is infused with Nelson's faith in God and distrust in politicians!

Financial Hacking: Evaluate Risks, Price Derivatives, Structure Trades, and Build Your Intuition Quickly and Easily


Philip Maymin - 2012
    Projects and simulations are not just exercises in this book, but its heart and soul. You will not only learn how to do state-of-the-art simulations and build exotic derivatives valuation models, you will also learn how to quickly make reasonable inferences based on incomplete information. This book will give you the expertise to make significant progress in understanding brand new derivatives given only a preliminary term sheet, thus making you extraordinarily valuable to banks, brokerage houses, trading floors, and hedge funds.Financial Hacking is not about long, detailed mathematical proofs or brief summaries of conventional financial theories; it is about engineering specific, useable answers to imprecise but important questions. It is an essential book both for students and for practitioners of financial engineering.MBAs in finance learn case-method and standard finance mainly by talking. Mathematical finance students learn the elegance and beauty of formulas mainly by manipulating symbols. But financial engineers need to learn how to build useful tools, and the best way to do that is to actually build them in a test environment, with only hypothetical profits or losses at stake. That's what this book does. It is like a trading desk sandbox that prepares graduate students or others looking to move closer to trading operations.

Financial Independence in the 21st Century - Life Insurance * Utilize the Infinite Banking Concept * Complement Your 401K - Retirement Planning With Permanent Whole Life versus Term or Universal - Cash Flow Banking - Create Financial Peace


Dwayne Burnell - 2012
    What if there is a better way to manage your money and your future other than hoping your money will grow in an unpredictable market? This book opens you to new financial possibilities. You can set yourself on a different financial path-one that enables you to reach a level of financial security, control and independence you might never have thought possible. Begin the journey now. An exciting future awaits.Learn how to:- Face the future with knowledge and confidence- Embrace a financial paradigm of action and empowerment- Plan for a lifetime of safe and predictable financial growth- Build a solid foundation for your retirement

Two Roads Diverged: Trading Divergences


Alexander Elder - 2012
    A trend may appear strong, while below the surface it may be weak and ready to reverse.This book will teach you to use indicators for measuring the internal power of trends. When they confirm an uptrend, they tell you it’s OK to hold or add to long positions. At other times they signal that the trend is suspect: it is better to exit, take profits, and even consider switching from long to short or vice versa.A divergence is a disagreement between the patterns of indicators and prices. You’ll find bullish divergences near market bottoms and bearish divergences near market tops. Some traders use these important terms loosely; this book will make them very clear by guiding you through several Reader Exercises. It will show you how to ride price trends with greater confidence and recognize upcoming reversals before they hit the crowd.CONTENTSHow to Work with This BookFree Updates & the Honor CodeReview of ToolsA Bullish Divergence: A Basic DefinitionWhat is NOT a Bullish DivergenceA Bearish Divergence: A Basic DefinitionWhat is NOT a Bearish DivergenceReader ExercisesEntries, Stops, and Profit TargetsAdditional Points on DivergencesDivergences in Other IndicatorsDivergences in Multiple TimeframesScanning for DivergencesThe Next Step: MACD Semi-AutomaticConclusionThanksSourcesAbout the AuthorAlexander Elder, M.D. is a professional trader based in New York. He is the author of several best-selling books: Trading for a Living, Come into My Trading Room, Entries & Exits, and The New Sell and Sell Short (all with Study Guides). Dr. Elder taught psychiatry at Columbia University. His experience provides him with unique insight into the psychology of trading. Dr. Elder is a sought-after speaker at worldwide conferences. He is a co-director of SpikeTrade, a website for traders.

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Member Workbook


Dave Ramsey - 2012
    

The Pursuit of Social Business Excellence


Vala Afshar - 2012
    If you are not a social business, you are also losing the opportunity to recruit and retain the very best talent in the market. In this social and mobile era, customers have choices and voices that are scaled and amplified like never before. For businesses to truly connect with their employees and customers they must be able to listen, respond, engage, and add value in a timely and robust manner. But, to truly connect we must do so by way of a personalized and mutually beneficial approach; and in order to do this well, we must embrace social collaboration.By reading the Pursuit of Social Business Excellence you will be able to 1) identify foundational success elements of a social business; 2) follow a prioritized and guided step by step transformation process; 3) measure progress and identify self-reinforcing confirmation points. 4) increase top line revenue, profit, employee retention and customer loyalty.Afshar and Martin are award winning enterprise technology and management executives who have unlocked the value of social business transformation to drive industry leading growth, customer loyalty and profitability. In 2011, Afshar pioneered and led the efforts to drive the innovation behind enterprise networking industries first social machines. In 2012 Afshar and Martin s company, Enterasys Networks, was recognized as one of Boston s best places to work and was also awarded for top services-collaboration innovation, best contact center and next generation quality leadership.The authors of this book are highly social individuals who sincerely appreciate and value your feedback. Please feel free to connect with them on Twitter: @ValaAfshar and @Brad_W_Martin

The Banker's Code


George Antone - 2012
    It's a story that chronicles the most powerful wealth-building strategies known to man, lessons that are the basis of banking. You'll be introduced to a whole new way of building wealth that some of the wealthiest families in the world have used, and are still using. Be the banker! Praise: "George Antone is the one financial author that has the unique ability to sift through massive technical information and present the reader with lapidary nuggets of wealth-building wisdom." Mark Peters Stone Water Wealth Management "The Banker's Code provides unparalleled insights in regards to money and finances which creates an amazing formula for building wealth." Willie Hooks Million Dollar Coaching "Great Book! Easily read and understood. In this book you’ll discover the world’s most powerful time tested investment model neatly wrapped inside a touching story. I’ve used these proven strategies to create great returns for more than 20 years." Mike Sanderson Private Lender "Wow! What a great book! Mr. Antone has explained the very complex financial concepts in use every day in the banking world in a way that we can all put to use in our own quest for wealth." Henry Dvorken An expert and one of the giants of the real estate note business

Manhattan GMAT Complete Strategy Guide Set


Manhattan GMAT - 2012
    Fully updated and revised, they were designed with a content-based approach.The 10 Manhattan GMAT Strategy Guides included in this set (5 Quantitative, 4 Verbal, 1 Strategy) are designed to be clear and comprehensive. Consistently reviewed by students as offering the opportunity for dramatic score improvement, each book delves deeply into a single area of the exam, providing detailed and specialized instruction. When used together, these guides produce a substantial learning impact, helping students develop all the knowledge, skills, and strategic thinking necessary for success on the GMAT. Students will benefit considerably from high-level resources such as: Six full-length, computer-adaptive practice exams More than 200 additional free practice questions A brand new guide designed to address the new 2012 Integrated Reasoning section Topical sets of Official Guide practice questions and detailed answer explanations Purchase of this set includes one year of access to Manhattan GMAT’s online computer-adaptive practice exams and Question Banks: 6 Computer Adaptive Practice Exams Manhattan GMAT’s Computer Adaptive Exams adapt to your ability level and draw from a bank of more than 1200 unique questions of varying difficulty written by Manhattan GMAT's expert instructors. All questions reflect the most up-to-date GMAT content, including the new Integrated Reasoning section. 9 Online Question Banks Each Question Bank is designed to be used in conjunction with its corresponding GMAT Strategy Guide. The 9 Question Banks consist of over 200 problems in total, are of varying difficulty levels, and come with detailed answer explanations. Included is a question bank for the new Integrated Reasoning section. GMAT Navigator This online tool allows you to review detailed explanations for the 450+ quant problems included in the Official Guide for GMAT Review, both the 2015 and the 13th Editions. Answer choices for each problem are listed and our easy search tool allows you to jump to specific problems making the navigation of these explanations clear and hassle free.

Mathematics and Statistics for Financial Risk Management


Michael B. Miller - 2012
    As different techniques are introduced, sample problems and application sections demonstrate how these techniques can be applied to actual risk management problems. Exercises at the end of each chapter and the accompanying solutions at the end of the book allow readers to practice the techniques they are learning and monitor their progress. A companion Web site includes interactive Excel spreadsheet examples and templates.Mathematics and Statistics for Financial Risk Management is an indispensable reference for today's financial risk professional.

A Debt Free You


Steve Julien - 2012
    Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of turning up to play the money game and losing? Do you need a better plan to have a few more days' money at the end of the month? Do you argue about money with your loved ones? Are you worried about the financial role model your children see? Do you just want to get out of debt? Now is the time to join the 'Financial Fightback' to create: A DEBT FREE YOU

Harry Browne's Money Book - 99% of Everything You Need to Know About Money & Its Effect Upon the Economy


Harry Browne - 2012
    Everything flows from the way the money system is handled. It is the cause of inflation, of depressions, of any sudden changes in the economy. Not one person in a thousand really understands what money is. And yet, there are few subjects in the world more fascinating than the study of money. A proper grasp of it will give you the key that unlocks the many puzzles of national economic events. Without that understanding, it’s impossible to think for oneself; instead, you’re forced to rely upon the superficial conclusions of people with conflicting opinions and credentials. This short book covers 99% of all you need to know about money and its effect upon the economy. It's the clearest and most extensive explanation of how the government money system works and perverts the free market. Equally important, it’s written in language that any reasonably intelligent layman can understand. Harry Browne was unknown in the investment world when his first book, How You Can Profit from the Coming Devaluation, was published in 1970. Recognizing the disastrous monetary policy of the U.S. government, he warned that the dollar would be devalued, inflation could be severe, and gold, silver, and foreign currencies should skyrocket in value. The book's theme clashed with the prevailing wisdom, but it struck a chord with tens of thousands of Americans, and the book made the New York Times bestseller list. This eBook, taken from the first nine chapters of Harry's best-selling book, and edited by him in 2005, includes a brief afterword with a source that can help you set up a Permanent Portfolio. So it doesn't matter whether next year brings prosperity, inflation, recession, or even a depression; you'll know you're safe - no matter what. Table of ContentsIntroductionForward: The Role of Money1. What is Money? 2. What is Paper? 3. What is Inflation? 4. The Government and Money5. How To Create Money6. Mass Confusion7. Inflation Starts to Gallop8. Who Will Protect You? AfterwordAbout the Author

The Ages of the Investor: A Critical Look at Life-cycle Investing (Investing for Adults)


William J. Bernstein - 2012
    Just as grown-ups do not believe in the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, or Santa Claus, “Investing adults” know that there is no such creature as the Stock-picking Fairy or the Market-timing Fairy. Further, there is no Risk Fairy who will write you cheap options that will protect your stock holdings against loss. Investing adults are familiar with Gene Fama, Zvi Bodie, Jack Bogle, and Burton Malkiel, and understand that a mean variance optimizer does not blend vegetables. In other words, this series is not for beginners. Future topics will, with luck, include the limits of market efficiency and diversification in increasingly non-segmented global markets.

Securing Your Financial Future: Complete Personal Finance for Beginners


Christopher Grant Smith - 2012
    Those starting out on their paths to financial security just need to learn them better and apply them earlier than ever before - ideally, right from the start. Previous generations have had some help in achieving financial security that young people can't count on today: generous employer pensions, steady housing price increases, and a well-funded Social Security program, to name a few. In short, the old "muddle through" approach won't cut it anymore - not even close. A steady income is still a must, but parlaying this into long-term financial security is now an entirely different proposition than ever before. The institutions of the past can no longer be relied upon to handle the process; each person now needs to manage the long-term financial planning and decision making on their own. Fortunately, though, anyone just starting out can still achieve a very strong financial future from almost any income level - but only by doing the right things to make it happen. Those things aren't particularly hard to understand or to do, but it is important to do them right, to do them consistently, and to do them in the right order. Most importantly, if you get an early start, the risks are minimal and the payoff is substantial. But each year that passes, the risks go up and the payoff goes down. If you have just started out in your financial life, or if you are just about to, and you want a complete and practical education in the fundamentals of personal finance for a secure future, then this book is for you. Chris Smith guides readers through the basics of saving, investing, and financial planning in language that is clear, accessible, and lively, making difficult concepts understandable to the novice, and enjoyable to those who already have some understanding. He shows readers how to apply this knowledge, and to avoid the most common pitfalls, to insure the best possible outcome for long-term financial security.

First-Time Investor: Grow and Protect Your Money: Paul Merriman's How To Invest Series


Paul A. Merriman - 2012
    

Youth Marketing 101: how to win the youth market without advertising


Graham Brown - 2012
    Traditionally major brands get their message out on billboards, printed media and the internet but increasingly young consumers are influenced by their peers. There is a mass of data on this trend, but it is important to apply this to your branding strategy – do you know what information you need?Find out what REALLY matters when it comes to engaging Gen Y and Millennials in Youth Marketing 101: how to win the youth market without advertising.

Traders at Work: How the World's Most Successful Traders Make Their Living in the Markets


Tim Bourquin - 2012
    They fantasize about buying that condo in Boca Raton for their parents or surprising their son with a brand-new car on his 16th birthday. They even begin to imagine themselves opening their own trading firm or milling about the pit of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, lobbying against other professional traders for the perfect entry into a once-in-a-lifetime trade. But then ... they watch the markets lurch in wildly unpredictable ways, lose their shirts in a few live trades, and then freeze in their tracks, wondering if they will ever be able to consistently trade in a manner that can even loosely be defined as "profitable."To be sure, becoming a full-time, professional trader, working at a proprietary trading firm, or managing the trading activity of a hedge fund may sound like the perfect career, but it's all too easy for beginner traders to overestimate their trading abilities, underestimate the movements of the markets, and find themselves in a financial hole of epic proportions after a few bad trades. So what does it really take to make a living in the markets? Tim Bourquin, co-founder of Traders Expo and the Forex Trading Expo and founder of TraderInterviews.com, and freelance writer and editor Nick Mango set out to answer that exact question in Traders at Work, a unique collection of over 20 interviews with some of the world's most successful professional traders, from at-home hobbyists who have opened their own firms to those working at hedge funds, on proprietary trading desks, and in exchange pits.What mistakes did Anne-Marie Baiynd make early in her career? What does Michael Toma wish he had known about trading? What trading strategies work best for Linda Raschke? How does John Carter remain cool, calm, and collected when the markets are sending mixed signals? And how did Todd Gordon make the transition from part-time to full-time trader? Bourquin and Mango ask all of these questions and more in Traders at Work and in doing so reveal insider insights on what it takes to be a successful trader from those who are living that dream. Fascinating, compelling, and filled with never-before-told stories from the front lines of the trading arena, Traders at Work is required reading for anyone who has ever asked themselves if they have what it takes to trade for a living.

The 28 Day Shift To Wealth: A Daily Prosperity Plan (The Shift Series)


Beca Lewis - 2012
    That would be great, wouldn't it?” Stop Imagining and Start Reading This Book!It doesn't happen, because you work hard to make it happen from the outside. It begins from the inside out. No one can make this shift of perception for you, you have to do it for yourself, and the sooner you do, the quicker you experience increased wealth and prosperity in all areas of your life.hook the reader and tell what your book is about and why they should bother reading it.This powerful book, with easy to apply ideas, are an effective tool for making that shift.As soon as you begin this course, you will experience the shift from "making it happen," to the internal shift that reveals what you need is just waiting for you to notice it. Change can happen, and Change is good. Your time to change is NOW.

The Final Hurdle: A Physician's Guide to Negotiating a Fair Employment Agreement


Dennis Hursh - 2012
     Dennis will help you understand the pitfalls in common compensation models, and will also warn you about two aspects of physician employment agreements that can devastate the unwary. He also gives valuable advice on how to deal with letters of intent (sometimes called term sheets). You will learn the key components in potential ownership of a private practice, and potential traps in recruitment agreements. Finally, Dennis will give you sound advice on negotiation of your physician employment agreement, to assure that you get a fair and equitable agreement. The first employment agreement can set the stage for the rest of your career, so make sure it's reasonable!

Your Life...Well Spent


Russ Crosson - 2012
    and a highly respected investment advisor—offers readers a look how to manage money with eternity in view. They’ll learn the difference between prosperity—the accumulation of goods on this earth, and posterity—the heritage left to the generations that follow.Readers will discover a new way of thinking about money, about their life’s work—and about how to get a higher return on life itself.Included are: A new understanding of work Training up a child Adding posterity time to busy schedules Four major financial decisions that affect eternity Pros and cons of buying versus renting a home “Without the information in this book, your budget may be balanced, but unwise—your bookkeeping may be timely, but reflect only temporal values. This is the book to read first, before any others, for the renewing of your financial mind.”                   Bruce Wilkinson, author of The Prayer of Jabez

Lessons from the Lemonade Stand: A Common Sense Primer on Investing


James Berman - 2012
    Rooted in the fundamental truth that common sense is the best investment tool, this book slices important concepts into simple sections, sweetening them with folksy, easy-to-read language. The trials and tribulations of lemonade stand owner Lucinda highlight every concept from interest rates to retirement accounts to leverage. Readers learn investment basics as they follow Lucinda Lemonade Inc. along its sweet (and sometimes sour) journey as a start-up, from the squeeze of the first lemon to its initial private equity deal and its eventual foray into tech, all in the tidy town of Lemonville. Lessons from the Lemonade Stand simplifies investment concepts without watering them down. A stock, for example, is not defined in financial gibberish but for what it truly is: a slice of the business that entitles the stockholder to a little drop of every dollar Lucinda Lemonade Inc. earns. The book introduces ten simple Lemonade Laws: 1) Every topic in the investment world can be broken down to the basic concept of supply and demand. 2) If someone claims an investment is risk-free, run the other way. 3) Bigger returns mean bigger risks. 4) Hedging may help, but there s always a cost to it. 5) As Warren Buffett says, "If you're smart, you don't need leverage; if you're dumb, it'll ruin you." 6) You may not be able to count on your stocks, but you can always count on your taxes. 7) By the time you invest in a foreign country, it shouldn't be foreign to you. 8) Owning a home is (still) the best investment of all. 9) Investing without work is gambling: treat the market like roulette, and you'll land on zero. 10) Counterintuition, not intuition, is the investor s best friend. Entertaining and fun, Lessons from the Lemonade Stand supplies readers with the ingredients they need to become savvy investors.

Inspire Your Inner Global Leader: True Stories for New Leaders


Deborah J. Levine - 2012
    Building a global mindset beginning with her father's letters from WW II, her move from the British island of Bermuda to the US, to first-hand stories of Harvard University, New York City's garment district and the Oklahoma City bombing. The comments, questions, and workshop strategies are designed to increase the reach and understanding emerging leaders.

50 Days of Prosperity: An In-Depth Scriptural Look At Living A Prosperous Life


George Pearsons - 2012
    The 50 Days of Prosperity study series began with the two week teaching on the Believer's Voice of Victory broadcast done by Pastor George Pearsons. At the same time Pastor Pearsons was teaching a prosperity series at Eagle Mountain International Church. It was no surprise when the Lord spoke to Pastor Pearsons spirit and told him to teach a television series titled, 10 Days of Prosperity. This teaching material is a direct result of those television broadcasts that Gloria Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons did on the Believer's Voice of Victory broadcast. You are encouraged to immerse yourself in your own "50 Days of Prosperity" - or take whatever time necessary to thoroughly study each outline. This study guide could also be used to conduct your own Bible study with friends and family. God wants you to prosper. But, as we all know, a transformation of the mind takes total immersion in the Word. So, get out your Bibles and notes, and "get with the program!" The results of this Bible study may be found in Psalm 25:13 (NIV): "They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land."

Manny Khoshbin's Contrarian PlayBook


Manny Khoshbin - 2012
    If you are already a real estate investor, this will become the go-to book for taking your game to the next level. If you are a new investor, this book will provide you a powerful way to enter the game of real estate investment. The PlayBook will take you through twelve "Plays," each one an important part of your real estate investing strategy. In the end, you will have a complete blueprint for building your own $100 million real estate portfolio. Let's Gooooo!

Yield Curve Modeling and Forecasting: The Dynamic Nelson-Siegel Approach


Francis X. Diebold - 2012
    Unfortunately, most yield curve models tend to be theoretically rigorous but empirically disappointing, or empirically successful but theoretically lacking. In this book, Francis Diebold and Glenn Rudebusch propose two extensions of the classic yield curve model of Nelson and Siegel that are both theoretically rigorous and empirically successful. The first extension is the dynamic Nelson-Siegel model (DNS), while the second takes this dynamic version and makes it arbitrage-free (AFNS). Diebold and Rudebusch show how these two models are just slightly different implementations of a single unified approach to dynamic yield curve modeling and forecasting. They emphasize both descriptive and efficient-markets aspects, they pay special attention to the links between the yield curve and macroeconomic fundamentals, and they show why DNS and AFNS are likely to remain of lasting appeal even as alternative arbitrage-free models are developed.Based on the Econometric and Tinbergen Institutes Lectures, Yield Curve Modeling and Forecasting contains essential tools with enhanced utility for academics, central banks, governments, and industry.

Building Your Real Estate Riches


Ku Swee Yong - 2012
    Focusingon commercial, industrial and residential properties,the author reveals new insights in never-before published data and addresses current issues faced by property investors through a collection of articles previously published in TODAY , The Business Times andForbes Indonesia Magazine.

The Emotionally Intelligent Investor: How Self-Awareness, Empathy and Intuition Drive Performance


Ravee Mehta - 2012
    Too many investment gurus tell you to emulate their techniques despite the fact that you may have very different personality traits, motivations and biases. Would Shaquille O'Neal tell a short basketball player to play like him? This book provides a unique template for self-reflection and a framework for developing an investment approach that works best with who you are.Whereas the consensus opinion is that investing success comes from blocking out emotions and making purely rational decisions, the best money managers actually use their feelings. They actively sense what others in the market are thinking, and they employ gut instincts when making decisions. Nevertheless, virtually all investing text books neglect to mention how to best cultivate and utilize empathetic and intuitive realizations.In this book you will learn a process for developing an investing advantage by putting yourself in someone else's shoes. You will also discover how a stock chart is a great tool for understanding what the current holders of a security may be feeling, and you will appreciate why technical analysis works.This book demystifies intuition with respect to investing and provides a method for building and safely harnessing helpful gut instincts. Traditional security analysis is vital, but in this book you will learn why superior returns primarily depend on self-awareness, empathy and intuition. The book is complete with examples and recommendations that illuminate a path towards reaching full investing potential.

Successful Stock Trading - A Guide to Profitability


Nick Radge - 2012
    He has "seen it all" when it comes to the markets. This practical guide is Nick's stock traders bible - Nick explains the simple maths behind profitablity. It's not how often you win, it's how much you win when you win.Nick Radge is Head of Research and Trading at The Chartist, Australia. He is happy to share this knowledge to help you become a better, and ultimately, a profitable trader. Nick Radge is the author of highly acclaimed Unholy Grails - A New Road to Wealth available on Kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007T97DJQ

The Market Maker's Edge: Day Trading Tactics From a Wall Street Insider


Joshua Lukeman - 2012
    There is a lot of insightful information for stock traders. As an insider, Lukeman is fully aware of the tricks a market maker plays. There is good information that every trader can learn to avoid costly mistakes.”--Traders Laboratory“Regardless of whether you are a scalper, swing trader, or even a buy-and-hold investor, The Market Maker's Edge is your key to foreseeing, understanding, and profiting from the little-known but effective trading tactics and methods of the competitiontoday's top market makers. It will help you dramatically increase your risk/reward ratio, time your trades with the skill and experience of battle-hardened market makers, and gain a one-of-a-kind, valuable perspective for making money in today's fast-moving, unforgiving markets.”--ActionForexActive traders must get inside the head of the all-important market maker—"The Ax"—before they can begin to truly compete.The Market Maker's Edge, written by longtime ax Josh Lukeman, is the first inside look at how axes think, what they look for, and, most important, how they can be beat.Josh Lukeman has worked at Morgan Stanley, where he was a Nasdaq market maker, concentrating on technology stocks, and an index option trader. He has been featured on Bloomberg radio, and other national media.

There Are No Dumb Questions About Money: Answers and Advice to Help You Make the Most of Your Finances


Liz Pulliam Weston - 2012
    

The Wedge


Randy Schwantz - 2012
    You will dramatically increase your "win ratio" and add satisfied clients to your book of business by researching a potential client, building rapport, and discovering the client's inner dissatisfaction in the current relationship. Learn Why Traditional Selling Doesn t Work Learn What You Need To Know To Win Rapport, Discovery, Differentiation The Six Steps of The Wedge Wedge Scripting Aids and More!

A Price to Pay


David Bermingham - 2012
    In this book, David Bermingham tells the full story of his journey, from the summons in 2002 to his return to Britain.

Stop Asking for Referrals: A Revolutionary New Strategy for Building a Financial Service Business That Sells Itself


Stephen Wershing - 2012
    Why? Because studies prove that clients refer you not to benefit you but to benefit themselves. So you have to approach the challenge from a completely new angle.Stop Asking for Referrals helps you do exactly that.Inside, Wershing provides the tools you need to get more referrals than ever by designing your practice in a way that gets clients to mention you to friends when the opportunity arises. He calls it "the new referral conversation," and it works.Define your target market with accuracy and precisionCommunicate your value clearly and effectivelyCreate your company's unique "brand"Harness the natural, normal social interactions of your clients to serve your marketing effortsYou'll also learn how to use client feedback to benefit your business, create your service package, and bring in new business."The way you have been told to attract referrals is based on an assumption that's wrong," Wershing writes. "And it is undermining your business and your relationships."You will come away with a deep understanding of why and where referrals actually come from, how to tailor your own practice to get people talking about you, and ways to develop a communication plan to project your reputation.So stop asking for referrals--and start attracting more new clients than you ever thought possible.Praise for Stop Asking for Referrals"Steve Wershing helps you unlock the untapped referral potential you have in your business today with an approach that is as comfortable as it is effective." -- JULIE LITTLECHILD, founder and president of Advisor Impact"The most comprehensive, practical, and engaging guide I know of for strengthening existing client connections and cultivating new ones in a way that is experience-based, respectful, and long-lasting." -- OLIVIA MELLAN, psychotherapist, money coach, author of The Client Connection, and columnist for Investment Advisor"Reading this book will revolutionize how you think about growing your business." -- MICHAEL E. KITCES, MSFS, MTAX, CFP, partner, Pinnacle Advisory Group, and blogger, Nerd's Eye View"This book will help you overcome . . . discomfort and show you how to engage your clients so that they will proudly help you build your business. Kudos for this powerful, one-stop marketing resource!" -- SHERYL GARRETT, CFP, AIF, award-winning author, advisor, and founder of the Garrett Planning Network"Stop Asking for Referrals is on my Top Ten list of books that I believe offer the most meaningful strategies for advisors. . . . Steve's ideas for referral marketing are brilliant and just plain common sense. Advisors will embrace his book as the new referral bible. -- SYDNEY LEBLANC, founding editor of Registered Rep magazine; partner of LeBlanc and Company"Embrace Steve's advice if you'd like to see your practice growth become effortless, boundless, and fun!" -- MARIE SWIFT, CEO, Impact Communications, columnist for Financial Planning magazine, and author of Become a Media Magnet

Business Development: A Market-Oriented Perspective


Hans Eibe Sørensen - 2012
    The book is divided into three modules focusing on the market-oriented business developer's mindset, on providing a state-of-the-art toolbox for careful strategic analyses and decisions, and lastly on the critical aspects of business plans and their content. The approach of the book is focused and selective in its choice of content and provides a cumulative development of the relevant topics. Each chapter includes an 'implications for the market-oriented business developer' at the end to enhance a student's learning. The content of the book is applicable to any new business venture as well as for the development and implementation of growth opportunities in mature organizations. Inherently international in its scope, the text includes numerous real world examples, taken from the author's own experience as a biotech entrepreneur, as well as from the wider global business community.

Wealth: Grow It and Protect It, Updated and Revised


Stuart E. Lucas - 2012
    Throughout the financial crisis and beyond, Lucas has led the University of Chicago's Private Wealth Management program, teaching more than 500 members of the world's wealthiest families. Now, he brings together extraordinary insights and constructs informed by this experience. Wealth, Updated and Revised Edition retains its core advice, which has been tested and proven by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. However, Lucas has updated his exclusive Strategic Wealth Management Framework to help even more individuals, families, and entrepreneurs aspiring to wealth or seeking to protect it. Lucas highlights key value drivers - family purpose, the economic engine, and leakage management - that mark the difference between family enterprises that succeed for generations and those that fail. He offers updated, sage advice on making financial decisions, evaluating "expert" advice, running a family business office, tax/estate planning, philanthropy, wealth preservation, and more. Since developing a family's human capital is the best antidote to Wall Street excess, this edition adds even more robust and actionable guidance for building a culture of Entrepreneurial Stewardship: one that enables and encourages all family members to flourish, and improves the odds that families can sustain wealth. This book is for all successful business owners and anyone who possesses (or aspires to own) substantial financial assets, whether earned or inherited. It will also be of keen interest to investment advisors, business consultants, business brokers, wealth industry practitioners, lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, and others who counsel the wealthy (and upwardly affluent) about wealth management.

The Bible Incorporated


Michael Q. Pink - 2012
    Each topic is pure Scripture without additional comment.

Become Rich on Main Street: Build Your Own Economy


Rick Pierce - 2012
    His innovative strategies are designed to put you back in control of your money and financial destiny, despite tough times. Pierce teaches how to break free of restrictive economic forces and empower yourself with a proven, proactive plan. Many citizens feel that the American Dream is a myth. The Great Recession harshly redefined how we must think about earning, budgeting, and saving. But instead of giving armchair advice or repackaging outdated formulas that don't work in today's real world, Pierce presents clear, practical solutions that he successfully put to the test in his own life. He recently overcame the challenge of crushing debt and emerged with sustainable financial independence. The transformation inspired him to "pay it forward" by sharing his methods with others in this timely book.

A Financial Guide to Aliyah and Life in Israel


Baruch Labinsky - 2012
    It spans a range of financial issues, from pre-Aliyah (creating a financial plan, real estate decisions, asset management, etc.) to post-Aliyah (employment benefits, banking, living on a budget, tax planning and more).With Baruch Labinsky’s sage advice you can…-Understand the financial aspects of a successful Aliyah-Learn the ins and outs of the Israeli financial system-Plan for retirement in Israel-Make wise real estate decisions-Save tremendous amounts of time and money-Have the Israeli banks work for you

The CFO Guidebook


Steven M. Bragg - 2012
    

The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy


Richard Duncan - 2012
    All previous constraints on money and credit creation were removed and a new economic paradigm took shape. Economic growth ceased to be driven by capital accumulation and investment as it had been since before the Industrial Revolution. Instead, credit creation and consumption began to drive the economic dynamic. In "The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy," Richard Duncan introduces an analytical framework, The Quantity Theory of Credit, that explains all aspects of the calamity now unfolding: its causes, the rationale for the government's policy response to the crisis, what is likely to happen next, and how those developments will affect asset prices and investment portfolios.In his previous book, "The Dollar Crisis" (2003), Duncan explained why a severe global economic crisis was inevitable given the flaws in the post-Bretton Woods international monetary system, and now he's back to explain what's next. The economic system that emerged following the abandonment of sound money requires credit growth to survive. Yet the private sector can bear no additional debt and the government's creditworthiness is deteriorating rapidly. Should total credit begin to contract significantly, this New Depression will become a New Great Depression, with disastrous economic and geopolitical consequences. That outcome is not inevitable, and this book describes what must be done to prevent it.Presents a fascinating look inside the financial crisis and how the New Depression is poised to become a New Great DepressionIntroduces a new theoretical construct, The Quantity Theory of Credit, that is the key to understanding not only the developments that led to the crisis, but also to understanding how events will play out in the years aheadOffers unique insights from the man who predicted the global economic breakdownAlarming but essential reading, "The New Depression" explains why the global economy is teetering on the brink of falling into a deep and protracted depression, and how we can restore stability.

Financial Reporting and Analysis (CFA Program Curriculum Level 1 2012, #3)


CFA Institute - 2012
    

Peter L. Bernstein Classics Collection: Capital Ideas, Against the Gods, The Power of Gold and Capital Ideas Evolving


Peter L. Bernstein - 2012
    Now, with the Peter L. Bernstein Classics Collection e-bundle, you will be able to enjoy some of the most important and critically acclaimed books by this engaging investment writer—Capital Ideas, Against the Gods, The Power of Gold, and Capital Ideas Evolving. Capital Ideas and Capital Ideas Evolving traces the origins of modern Wall Street, from the pioneering work of early scholars and the development of new theories in risk, valuation, and investment returns, to the actual implementation of these theories in the real world of investment management Against the Gods skillfully explores one of the most profound issues of our time—the role of risk in our society—in a non-technical and accessible style The Power of Gold tells the story of how history's most coveted, celebrated, and inglorious asset has inspired romantic myths, daring explorations, and titanic struggles for money and power Engaging and informative, Peter L. Bernstein Classics Collection puts the insights of one of the greatest financial writers of our time at your fingertips.

Unstuck: How to Get Out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life You Want


Karin Mizgala - 2012
    Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington share their revolutionary step-by-step money management system and show you how to: - Stop living paycheque to paycheque and start saving for the future - Get off the treadmill of working harder yet feeling farther behind - Make responsible life and financial decisions that have a positive impact on you, your family and your community Combining practical financial tools, tips and resources with insights into the emotional and psychological challenges of today's money culture, this thought-provoking book will help you bring more joy and ease into your financial life.

The Beginner's Guide to Saving & Investing for Canadians: Written By Canada's Foremost Finance Bloggers And Online Experts


Ram Balakrishnan - 2012
    For the first time, it brings together the collective experience of Canada's foremost personal finance bloggers and online publishers, each of whom writes about his or her particular area of expertise.Step 1: How to Save. First, Krystal Yee shows you how to create a budget. The budget process isn't about lmitations, it's about measuring and controlling your income and expenses. In this step we learn to manage our money and find where we're going to get the money to save.Step 2: Where to Save.Jim Yih clears up the confusion on our various options. In clear, understandable languages he leads us through RRSP's, RESP's, mutual funds, and the rest of the bewildering array of investment choices we have.Step 3: What to Save:Ram Balakrishnan introduces us to passive investing, the investing style recommended by academics and consumer advocates but ignored by the investment industry. Long term investment strategy and lowered commissions has shown to lead to some of the best long term investment returns available to the average consumer.Frugal Trader (MillionDollarJourney) introduces us to dividend investing. This investment approach receives favourable tax treatment for Canadians and is intended to produce an ongoing income stream.Step 4: Protect What You Save:Glenn Cooke removes the sales hype and emotions behind insurance purchases and shows us how to evaluate life insurance, disability insurance and critical illness insurance using basic insurance principles.

The Silver Bomb: Beyond The Return Of Metal As Money


Christopher Whitestone, Michael MacDonald - 2012
    Dollar's demise. This is not a book about some predictive financial philosophy, but rather a frank, no-excuses glimpse at the current state of things, and an honest, candid, look at logical outcomes.The prestidigitations of central banking, which have until recently been shielded from scrutiny by a cloak of pro-banking cultural bias, are laid bare within these pages. Intimidating and complex financial and historical connections, no matter how deep down the rabbit hole they first may seem to be, are plainly exposed by the application of good strong light and close inspection.Formerly unquestioned fiat currency (money backed by nothing) and fractional reserve banking policies and their inevitable and historical results are brought out in the open and revealed. The truth-is-stranger-than-fiction world of manipulation of the precious metals markets is opened up so that all may see inside.The focus of this book is not to persuade anyone that all of this has happened, or that it continues to happen. What is revealed here is that it is occurring in conjunction with other events of human history to create a never seen before event—the inevitable explosion of The Silver Bomb. And most importantly, practical actions and solutions are offered which will help the reader prepare for what is already upon the horizon, the end of paper money backed by nothing, and the return to metal as money.In these fiscally turbulent days, many investment direction seekers are looking precisely for the information contained in this book to help them in their understanding of what happened to the dollar, what is currently happening to silver and to gold, and how to hedge the smart way.

The Offshore Renminbi: The Rise of the Chinese Currency and Its Global Future


Robert Minikin - 2012
    The Offshore Renminbi examines this impending currency revolution, outlining why the emergence of China as a major economic power will likely soon be matched by a transformation of the renminbi's role in the global financial system. It explains how new markets for offshore renminbi are developing outside mainland China since the country is not yet ready to fully open up its economy to international capital flows, and the regulations that govern them.The potential growth for the renminbi market is vast, thanks to China's role in the global trading community. The early stages of the internationalization effort were small-scale, but momentum has greatly increased over the past 18 months, making this book more relevant than ever. These developments offer new opportunities (and challenges) for corporate treasurers and investors, as China's profound economic success and growing prominence in global trade may transform offshore renminbi into a new global reserve currency and a legitimate competitor to the U.S. dollar.Explores how the internationalization of the renminbi is likely to yield a new global currency to rival the U.S. dollar Examines offshore renminbi and the host of new financial markets they have created, from a spot FX market to Dim Sum bonds in Hong Kong Covers broad themes of interest to general readers and policymakers, as well as more detailed issues of practical and direct importance to corporate treasurers and investors The Chinese government has ambitious plans to make the renminbi a global currency. The Offshore Renminbi explains the complexities of this strategy and the dramatic implications for the global FX markets.

The Future of Private Equity: Beyond the Mega Buyout


Mark Bishop - 2012
    In the easy money years between 2004 and 2008, it was awash with investment, debt was easily obtained and some rash, over-leveraged deals were done by the so-called "mega buyout" funds. Today, fund managers are dealing with the legacy of that era, while also figuring out how best to secure new investment and make attractive returns in the age of deleveraging. Many firms are succeeding, sometimes spectacularly, in both developed and emerging markets. Some have developed innovative new business models, while others have reinvented the old. This book contains exclusive interviews with the leaders of many of the world's most successful and innovative funds. These include: Steve Klinsky and Ajit Nedungadi of US growth investors New Mountain Capital and TA Associates; Jon Moulton and Wol Kolade of the British turnaround and growth specialists Better Capital and ISIS Equity Partners; Niten Malhan of Warburg Pincus' Indian operation; Derek Sulger, an Anglo-American who transitioned from setting up telecoms businesses in China to founding Lunar Capital, which backs indigenous entrepreneurs; pan-emerging market specialist Actis and innovative investors in Africa and the Middle East such as Citadel Capital's Hisham El-Khazindar and Abraaj's Mustafa Abdel-Wadood. These in-depth interviews tease out issues such as how private equity managers can best create enterprise value and out-perform public markets without returning to pre-crisis levels of leverage, techniques for differentiating a firm's capital, the sustainability of private equity in emerging markets, the role of the industry in low-income countries and alternatives to the established limited partnership governance model.The Future of Private Equity: Beyond the Mega Buyout is essential reading for anyone working in or with the private equity industry, anywhere in the world.

The Ken Fisher Classics Collection


Kenneth L. Fisher - 2012
    A long-time columnist at "Forbes" magazine and CEO of Fisher Investments, every one of his books has appeared on both the "Wall Street Journal" and "New York Times" bestseller lists. In this new e-book bundle, you'll get the best of Fisher with three of his most acclaimed titles in one convenient package.In "The Only Three Questions That Count," Fisher shows investors how to improve their investing success by answering three simple questionsIn "Debunkery," Fisher helps investors how to avoid the costly mistakes that happen when people rely on "common sense" and standard investing cliches In "Markets Never Forget (But People Do)," Fisher explains why investors' memories so often fail them and how to use the history of markets to avoid repeating the same investing mistakesFor investors, fans of Fisher, and anyone who cares about their money, the "Ken Fisher Classics Collection" offers three volumes of proven advice from an investing legend.

Living Beyond Rich: The Playbook of How to Live Your Life Without Financial Stress, Fear, or Pain


Jen McDonough - 2012
    We once were too, however, our family was able to transform our situation & turn our worst days into our best days.Our story has gained world-wide media attention and it is one that we love to share. It has given countless of people just like YOU hope & inspiration.Is this book ONLY for people that are already good at keeping track of personal finances NO!Living Beyond Rich is for the everyday person next door who thinks winning the lottery is the only way they can become rich. It's for the person who:* Is just plain worn out when it comes to dealing with their finances.* Struggles with separating their self worth from their negative net worth and/or;* Doesn't think they can do a budget.I am an ordinary person who can show you how to live an extraordinary life when it comes to gaining control over your personal finances.I am not a financial advisor, financial planner, or certified public accountant. Despite this, my family has managed to pay off over $150,000 worth of consumer debt & an additional $30,000 in medically related expenses in just three years!Without any get-rich-quick schemes involved, how did we accomplish this?Living Beyond Rich will show you how from the vantage point of an ordinary American family. Similar to what families face today, our struggles were frequent throughout our journey. Some of our detours to the road to freedom included:* Experiencing an emotional job loss in a downturned economy.* Having an unexpected addition to our family.Fighting our way through quite a few medical issues.Question:Who doesn't dream of becoming rich, especially in our fast moving society today where quick results are expected?For many years, we too wanted to become RICH. We thought our financial woes would vanish when/if some windfall would come our way.Our dreams for becoming rich disappeared overnight when we received the news that one of our children developed a chronic lifetime medical condition.Rather than wanting to become rich, we just wanted to survive.In needing to face our financial situation due to the large amount of medical bills coming our way, we would become gripped with terror to discover what our financial situation really looked like. We were stunned to find ourselves DROWNING in over $150,000 of consumer debt (this did not include our first mortgage).We asked ourselves:* Why was this happening to us and how had we gotten to this low point?* Were we the only ones with financial troubles?* How on earth were we ever going to get back on our feet again?Have You Ever Asked Yourself Similar Questions?Living Beyond Rich will change people's lives.It is our family's playbook of how we transformed our lives from living a life crammed with embarrassment, fear, shame, and isolation to a living a life overflowing with abundant joy, hope, freedom, peace, & empowerment.Living Beyond Rich will:* Give readers the background of what living in financial despair can do to a family.* Provide knowledge and actionable tools to help eliminate debt.* Share resources to learn more & achieve extraordinary success.If you are one of the millions of people looking to transform your lives, I applaud you for taking the first steps to success by reading Living Beyond Rich!I would love to have you join our movement towards gaining a rich life and look forward to connecting with you.Live Beyond Rich! Live Beyond Awesome!Jen McDonough "The Iron Jen"Website: http://www.TheIronJen.comTwitter: @TheIronJen

Happily Ever After: Retirment doesn't have to be just a fairytale


Jim Black - 2012
    Yet a single down year in the stock market can change your retirement forever.  Most retirees think that they need to choose between growth and income, or risk and return, but Jim Black will show you that those options are not mutually exclusive.Using real life examples and humor, Black has created a process that helps retirees overcome their basic fears. He has done this in a manner that anyone, regardless of their financially sophistication, should be able to implement for themselves.By reading this book and implementing the strategies, you will greatly increase your chances of retiring on your terms, and living Happily Ever After.

Discrete Models of Financial Markets


Marek Capiński - 2012
    Relatively elementary mathematics leads to powerful notions and techniques - such as viability, completeness, self-financing and replicating strategies, arbitrage and equivalent martingale measures - which are directly applicable in practice. The general methods are applied in detail to pricing and hedging European and American options within the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein (CRR) binomial tree model. A simple approach to discrete interest rate models is included, which, though elementary, has some novel features. All proofs are written in a user-friendly manner, with each step carefully explained and following a natural flow of thought. In this way the student learns how to tackle new problems.

Time Series Analysis by State Space Methods


J. Durbin - 2012
    The distinguishing feature of state space time series models is that observations are regarded as made up of distinct components such as trend, seasonal, regression elements anddisturbance terms, each of which is modelled separately. The techniques that emerge from this approach are very flexible and are capable of handling a much wider range of problems than the main analytical system currently in use for time series analysis, the Box-Jenkins ARIMA system. Additions tothis second edition include the filtering of nonlinear and non-Gaussian series.Part I of the book obtains the mean and variance of the state, of a variable intended to measure the effect of an interaction and of regression coefficients, in terms of the observations.Part II extends the treatment to nonlinear and non-normal models. For these, analytical solutions are not available so methods are based on simulation.

Making of Modern Finance: Liberal Governance and the Gold Standard


Samuel Knafo - 2012
    Challenging dominant theoretical conceptions of liberal financial governance in international political economy, this book argues that liberal economic governance is too often perceived as a passive form of governance. It situates the gold standard in relation to practices of monetary governance which preceded it, tracing the evolution of monetary governance from the late middle Ages to show how the 19th century gold standard transformed the way states relate to finance. More specifically, Knafo demonstrates that the institutions of the gold standard helped to put in place instruments of modern monetary policy that are usually associated with central banking and argues that the gold standard was a prelude to Keynesian policies rather than its antithesis. The author reveals that these state interventions played a vital role in the rise of modern financial techniques which emerged in the late 18th and 19th century and served as the foundation for contemporary financial systems.This book will be of strong interest to students and scholars of international political economy, economic history and historical sociology. It will appeal to those interested in monetary and financial history, the modern state, liberal governance, and varieties of capitalism.

Governance of Global Financial Markets: The Law, the Economics, the Politics


Emilios Avgouleas - 2012
    With reform underway in the USA, the EU and elsewhere, Emilios Avgouleas explores some of the questions associated with building an effective governance system and analyses the evolution of existing structures. By critiquing the soft law structures dominating international financial regulation and examining the roles of financial innovation and the neo-liberal policies in the expansion of global financial markets, he offers a new epistemological reading of the causes of the global financial crisis. Requisite reforms leave serious gaps in cross-border supervision, in the resolution of global financial institutions and in the monitoring of risk originating in the shadow banking sector. To close these gaps and safeguard the stability of the international financial system, an evolutionary governance system is proposed that will also enhance the welfare role of global financial markets.

Option Volatility Trading Strategies


Sheldon Natenberg - 2012
    This book takes Sheldon's non-technical, carefully crafted presentation style and applies it to a book--one that you'll study and carry around for years as your personal consultant.Learn about the most vital concepts that define options trading, concepts you'll need to analyze and trade with confidence. In this volume, Sheldon explains the difference between historical volatility, future volatility, and implied volatility. He provides real inspiration and wisdom gleaned from years of trading experience.Th is book captures the energy of the spoken message direct from the source.Learn about implied volatility and how it is calculated Gain insight into the assumptions driving an options pricing model Master the techniques of comparing price to value Realize the important part that probability plays in estimating option prices

The 5 Money Personalities Guidebook


Scott Palmer - 2012
    Every couple argues about money. It doesn't matter if you've been married for 40 years or dating for 4 months, money touches every decision you make as a couple--from the $5 cup of coffee to the $50,000 car. And when the two of you don't see eye-to-eye on how much to spend or how much to save, that's when arguments turn into ugly toxic fights that leave both persons feeling hurt and angry. It's why money has become the #1 cause of divorce in the U.S. Obviously, something needs to change. The reason this crisis has not been addressed is because it has never been identified, defined, or given a name. Scott and Bethany Palmer, aka "The Money Couple," have identified and defined this problem and offer concrete solutions to fix it.With The 5 Money Personalities(TM) DVD-Based Study, you can get to the root of money arguments and start really working together. You'll discover what has an impact on your loved one's money decisions, and you'll learn how to talk about money in a way that's actually fun! You'll figure out how to put an end to money secrets and lies once and for all.Features include: 12 sessions of interactive reflection and study Valuable discussion questions for couples and small groupsIntended for use with The 5 Money Personalities DVD-Based Study (9781401678166).

Why Do We Sell Low and Buy High?: The guide you must read Before you invest


Amir Avitzur - 2012
    In other words, we should pay a low price for our investment and sell it for a higher price. So why do many of us do exactly the opposite? Why do we buy high and sell low? To answer this question, the book will take the reader on a journey to realize some of the major mistakes we make as investors. After we learn to recognize some of our mistakes as investors, we will go on to learn about the stock market and the psychology of its participants. You’ll learn the true value of a company and the three key aspects that we need to explore before investing in any company.

Doctor's Eyes Only: Exclusive Financial Strategies for Today's Doctors and Dentists


Paul D. Larson Cfp - 2012
    Although I became associated with excellent financial advisors later in life, I wish I had read this book much earlier in my career. It is easy to understand and very practical." Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., Johns Hopkins Professor of Neurosurgery, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatrics; Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery; Co-Director of the The Johns Hopkins Craniofacial Center; Award Winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and Best-Selling Author "Doctor's Eyes Only is the financial book I wish I would have read earlier in my professional career. It gave me a wonderful insight into managing finances that I never learned in surgical training. It is also tailored to my unique needs as a physician." Dr. Michael Lim, Johns Hopkins Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Oncology; Director of the Metastatic Brain Tumor Center; Director of Brain Tumor Immunotherapy "Doctor's Eyes Only is a must-read for all medical residents and physicians early in their careers. This really is the missing business and financial course and I provide a copy to all surgical residents in my program." Dr. Matthew McGirt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery; Director of Clinical Spine ResearchDoctor's Eyes Only: Exclusive Financial Strategies for Today's Doctors and Dentists is the missing financial guide that physicians need as a supplement to their ongoing professional training. These pages include basic financial wisdom that could end up saving you millions of dollars throughout your medical career.The strategies and advice contained are unique to the needs of high-income physicians and dentists. Asset protection, investment fundamentals, tax planning, and practice management are well covered by the leaders of America's largest financial firm that exclusively serves the needs of high income medical professionals.

401(k)aos


Andy Tanner - 2012
    How our Dream of Retirement Became a Nightmare of ChaosA shocking look at Wall Street's greed and deception and how you can win the battle to restore your dream of abundance in retirement.