The truth about day trading stocks

a cautionary tale about hard challenges and what it takes to succeed

This is a realistic guide to day trading today's stock market. "The Truth About Day Trading Stocks" is an uncompromisingly realistic look at the challenges involved in becoming a successful day trader. Based on author Josh DiPietro's ten years of experience as a ...

Interest rate swaps and their derivatives

a practitioner's guide

This book offers an up-to-date look at the evolution of interest rate swaps and derivatives. "Interest Rate Swaps and Derivatives" bridges the gap between the theory of these instruments and their actual use in day- to-day life. This comprehensive guide covers the main 'rates' products ...

Interst rates and coupon bonds in quantum finance

The principles of quantum finance provide a comprehensive theoretical platform for modeling all forms of financial instruments, in particular, the imperfect correlations between forward interest rates of different maturities. Focusing almost exclusively on interest rates and coupon bonds, this book does not employ stochastic calculus ...

Leveraged finance

concepts, methods and trading of high-yield bonds, loans, and derivatives

This is a timely guide to today's high-yield corporate debt markets. "Leveraged Finance" is a comprehensive guide to the instruments and markets that finance much of corporate America. Presented in five sections, this experienced author team covers topics ranging from the basics of bonds ...

FX options and smile risk

This book deals with practical issues in FX options and smile risk. "FX Options and Smile Risk" takes readers through the main technicalities of the FX spot and options markets, helping them develop practical trading skills that will enable them to run an FX options ...

Frequently asked questions in quantitative finance

Paul Wilmott, London UK is a researcher, consultant and lecturer in quantitative finance. He is founder of Wilmott Associates, a financial consultancy and training firm, from which he publishes Wilmott magazine. He is one of the world's leading experts on quantitative finance and derivatives ...

Foundations of financial markets and institutions

A core text for one semester courses in Financial Institutions and Markets. A comprehensive exploration of the world's financial markets and institutions. Foundations of Financial Markets and Institutions, offers a comprehensive exploration of the revolutionary developments occurring in the world's financial markets and ...

The risk-wise investor

how to better understand and manage risk

This book offers user-friendly risk management tools, tips, and techniques for a less certain world. Though a very high level of investor uncertainty, anxiety, and concern about risk now exists, the vast majority of investors do not genuinely understand investment risk- let alone how to ...

Wealth, war and wisdom

This is an intriguing look at how past market wisdom can help you survive and thrive during uncertain times. In "Wealth, War & Wisdom", legendary Wall Street investor Barton Biggs reveals how the turning points of World War II intersected with market performance, and shows how these lessons can help the twenty-first-century investor comprehend our own perilous times as well as choose the best strategies for the modern market economy. Through these pages, Biggs skillfully discusses the performance of equities in both victorious and defeated countries, examines how individuals preserved their wealth despite the ongoing battles, and explores whether or not public equities were able to increase in value and serve as a wealth preserver. Biggs also looks at how other assets, including real estate and gold, fared during this dynamic and devastating period, and offers valuable insights on preserving one's wealth for future generations. With clear, concise prose, Biggs: reveals how the investment insights of truly trying times can be profitably applied to modern day investment endeavors; follows the performance of global markets against the backdrop of World War II; and, offers many relevant lessons-about life, politics, financial markets ...

Investment leadership and portfolio management

the path to successful stewardship for investment firms

In this title, an industry leader candidly examines the role of investment leadership in portfolio management. "Investment Leadership & Portfolio Management" provides a top down analysis of successful strategies, structures, and actions that create an environment that leads to strong macro investment performance and rewarding investor outcomes. By examining how to manage and lead an investment firm through successful investment decision-making processes and actions, this book reveals what it will take to succeed in a radically changed investment landscape. From firm governance and firm structure - for single capability, multi-capability, and investment and product firms - to culture, strategy, vision, and execution, authors Brian Singer, Barry Mandinach, and Greg Fedorinchik touch upon key topics including the differences between leading and managing; investment philosophy, process, and portfolio construction; communication and transparency; and, ethics and integrity. Leadership issues in investment firms are a serious concern, and this book addresses ...

Getting started in options

This is an easy-to-read and updated guide to the dynamic world of options investing. During the recent market turmoil, option trading volume actually increased, but many are still unsure of the opportunities that options present, simply because they don't fully understand how this market ...

Ganar en bolsa

todo lo que sirve para invertir con profesionalidad, seguridad ya utonomía

Animo! EL MUNDO DE LOS MERCADOS les espera. Y sepan que ustedes no están condicionados nada más que por su propio talento. Invertir en bolsa no tiene secretos: se compra bajo y se revende más alto. O se vende al descubierto alto y se recompra ...

Getting started in exchange traded funds

(ETFs)

This book is an accessible introduction to ETFs. "Todd Lofton delivers what he promises with an approach and advice that has the footprint of an experienced trader. Instead of addressing dummies, he's written a book for the intelligent investor who is inexperienced using ETFs ...

The ETF book

all you need to know about exchange-traded funds

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are revolutionizing the investment industry. From their introduction in 1993, ETFs have expanded exponentially over the past fifteen years. You, as an informed investor, need to know what makes ETFs unique, how they work, and which funds may help you achieve your ...

Risk

This book gives a comprehensive yet easily accessible introduction to risk and uncertainty as they have been analysed in sociology and related social sciences. The book draws extensively on the wide array of contemporary social theories of risk and relates these to the many and ...

Gods at war

shotgun takeovers, government by deal, and the private equity implosion

An engaging exploration of modern-day deals and deal-making Gods at War details the recent deals and events that have forever changed the world of billion-dollar deal-making. This book is a whirlwind tour of the players determining the destiny of corporate America, including the government, private ...

The second bounce of the ball

turning risk into opportunity

In business, everyone can see the first bounce of the ball. It is the second bounce that is uncertain. Ronald Cohen, one of the world's leading private-equity investors, argues that the entrepreneur's aim is to take advantage of that uncertainty: for it is ...

Trading futures for dummies

Explore single-stock futures, ETFs, and alternative energy futures. Protect your assets and maximize your profits in this risky yet lucrative market. Want to take advantage of the futures market? This plain-English guide gives you the surefire strategies you need to be a successful trader, with ...

Riesgos financieros y económicos

productos derivados y decisiones económicas bajo incertidumbre

Este libro proporciona una visión alternativa de las finanzas y la economía que reconoce explícitamente el papel que el riesgo y la incertidumbre desempeñan en las decisiones de portafolio y consumo de los agentes económicos. En un intento de fomentar la cultura de la administración ...

Information and learning in markets

the impact of market microstructure

The ways financial analysts, traders, and other specialists use information and learn from each other are of fundamental importance to understanding how markets work and prices are set. This graduate-level textbook analyzes how markets aggregate information and examines the impacts of specific market arrangements - or ...