The fully updated second edition of Getting Started in Security Analysis covers everything an investor needs to fully grasp the fundamentals of security analysis. The new guide 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, the reader will find special quiz sections that enable the reader to test his or her skills. Topics covered include: Accountingbalance sheets, income statements, merger and acquisition principles Economicsthe business cycle and investment timing, international trade valuations, and the basics of macroeconomics Portfolio managementinvestment policy statement, asset allocation, portfolio construction Quantitative analysistime value of money, internal rate of return, standard deviation, variance, correlation Credit analysisasset utilization/efficiency ratios, credit ratings, fixed income securities
- ISBN: 978-0-470-46339-0
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 327
- Fecha Publicación: 09/12/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés