Getting Started in Security Analysis - Couverture souple

Klein, Peter J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471254878 ISBN 13 : 9780471254874

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1998

Synopsis

This is an easy-to-use introduction to security analysis, providing the tools to understanding how and why a portfolio investment strategy works. The text covers the basics of fundamental analysis, valuation, portfolio management theory, fixed-income analysis, and understanding financial statements. Its fundamental approach focuses on practical mechanics. The material begins at a basic level but also provides analytical sections for the more sophisticated reader and includes examples, case studies, and illustrations - plus workbook-style problems set at the ends of chapters.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

A PRACTICAL, COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO
Getting Started in Security Analysis

This accessible new guide covers everything you need to fully grasp the fundamentals of security analysis. Getting Started in Security Analysis focuses on the practical mechanics of such vital topics as fundamental and technical analysis, valuation, portfolio theory, and fixed income analysis. Along with dozens of examples and case studies, you′ll also find special workbook sections that enable you to put your new skills to work. You will find complete details on:

• Accounting balance sheets, income statements, merger and acquisition principles
• Economics the business cycle and investment timing, international trade valuations, and the basics of macroeconomics
• Portfolio management investment policy statement, asset allocation, portfolio construction
• Quantitative analysis time value of money, internal rate of return, standard deviation, variance, correlation
• Credit analysis asset utilization/efficiency ratios, credit ratings, fixed income securities

Présentation de l'éditeur

Sound, practical guidance for taking control of investment decisions.

Individuals are starting to take much more time and effort to really understand their investments. They′re investing on their own in record numbers––with index funds, online services, and discount dealers like Schwab. Tested by the author in his Paine Webber investment seminars, this accessible guide shows serious investors how to take greater control of their investment decisions by mastering security analysis. Clear, easy–to–follow instructions, examples, and case studies focus on the practical mechanics of such key security analysis topics as fundamental and technical analysis, valuation, portfolio theory, fixed–income analysis, and deciphering financial statements. Special workbook sections offer practice problems.

PETER J. KLEIN (Melville, New York) is a first vice president at Paine Webber, Inc., where he focuses on managing money for high net worth investors. A Registered Investment Advisor, he regularly conducts investment seminars.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471254878
• ISBN 13: 9780471254874
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 292
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible