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A breakthrough trading book that provides powerful insights on profitable technical patterns and strategiesThe Art and Science of Technical Analysis is a groundbreaking work that bridges the gaps between the academic view of markets, technical analysis, and profitable trading. 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 forwardIncludes extensive research to validate specific money-making patterns and strategiesWritten by an experienced market practitioner who has trained and worked with many top tradersFilled 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. Read more

The latest entry in the best-selling guide to dividend investingIn the newly revised third edition of Get Rich with Dividends: A Proven System for Earning Double-Digit Returns, bestselling author and investing strategist Marc Lichtenfeld delivers a proven and reliable guide to realizing substantial returns―without taking on undue risk―using dividends. You’ll learn to generate significant income with the author’s sensible and low risk 10-11-12 System. In the book, the author demonstrates techniques that won’t require you to babysit each and every investment, freeing you up to enjoy more fulfilling pursuits as your nest egg and income streams grow steadily. You’ll also find: Proven techniques to generate 12% average annualized returns over the long termWays to make dividends the cornerstone of your investment and income strategyMethods for reducing risk and increasing returns at the same timeAn essential resource for retail investors everywhere, Get Rich with Dividends: A Proven System for Earning Double-Digit Returns also deserves a place on the bookshelves of anyone interested in the financial and stock markets, as well as readers with an interest in business. Read more

International bestseller "Clear, concise, informative, [and] witty." ―Chicago TribuneAt last! A new edition of the economics book that won’t put you to sleep. In fact, you won’t be able to put this bestseller down. In our challenging economic climate, this perennial favorite of students and general readers is more than a good read, it’s a necessary investment―with a blessedly sure rate of return. This revised and updated edition includes commentary on hot topics such as automation, trade, income inequality, and America’s rising debt. Ten years after the financial crisis, Naked Economics examines how policymakers managed the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.Demystifying buzzwords, laying bare the truths behind oft-quoted numbers, and answering the questions you were always too embarrassed to ask, the breezy Naked Economics gives you the tools to engage with pleasure and confidence in the deeply relevant, not so dismal science. --- Read more

WINNER, Business: Personal Finance/Investing, 2015 USA Best Book AwardsFINALIST, Business: Reference, 2015 USA Best Book AwardsInvestor Behavior provides readers with a comprehensive understanding and the latest research in the area of behavioral finance and investor decision making. Blending contributions from noted academics and experienced practitioners, this 30-chapter book will provide investment professionals with insights on how to understand and manage client behavior; a framework for interpreting financial market activity; and an in-depth understanding of this important new field of investment research. The book should also be of interest to academics, investors, and students.The book will cover the major principles of investor psychology, including heuristics, bounded rationality, regret theory, mental accounting, framing, prospect theory, and loss aversion. Specific sections of the book will delve into the role of personality traits, financial therapy, retirement planning, financial coaching, and emotions in investment decisions. Other topics covered include risk perception and tolerance, asset allocation decisions under inertia and inattention bias; evidenced based financial planning, motivation and satisfaction, behavioral investment management, and neurofinance. Contributions will delve into the behavioral underpinnings of various trading and investment topics including trader psychology, stock momentum, earnings surprises, and anomalies. The final chapters of the book examine new research on socially responsible investing, mutual funds, and real estate investing from a behavioral perspective. Empirical evidence and current literature about each type of investment issue are featured. Cited research studies are presented in a straightforward manner focusing on the comprehension of study findings, rather than on the details of mathematical frameworks. Read more

The best-selling trading book of all time―updated for the new eraThe New Trading for a Living updates a modern classic, popular worldwide among both private and institutional traders. This revised and expanded edition brings time-tested concepts in gear with today's fast-moving markets, adding new studies and techniques for the modern trader.This classic guide teaches a calm and disciplined approach to the markets. It emphasizes risk management along with self-management and provides clear rules for both. The New Trading for a Living includes templates for rating stock picks, creating trade plans, and rating your own readiness to trade. It provides the knowledge, perspective, and tools for developing your own effective trading system.All charts in this book are new and in full color, with clear comments on rules and techniques. The clarity of this book's language, its practical illustrations and generous sharing of the essential skills have made it a model for the industry―often imitated but never duplicated. Both new and experienced traders will appreciate its insights and the calm, systematic approach to modern markets.The New Trading for a Living will become an even more valuable resource than the author's previous books:Overcome barriers to success and develop stronger disciplineIdentify asymmetrical market zones, where rewards are higher and risks lowerMaster money management as you set entries, targets and stopsUse a record-keeping system that will make you into your own teacherSuccessful trading is based on knowledge, focus, and discipline. The New Trading for a Living will lift your trading to a higher level by sharing classic wisdom along with modern market tools. Read more

For courses in business, economics, and financial engineering and mathematics. The definitive guide to the derivatives market, updated with contemporary examples and discussions Known as 'the bible' to business and economics professionals and a consistent best-seller, Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives gives readers a modern look at the derivatives market. By incorporating the industry's hottest topics, such as the securitisation and credit crisis, author John C. Hull helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. The 11th Edition covers all the latest regulations and trends, including the Black-Scholes-Merton formulas, overnight indexed swaps, and the valuation of commodity derivatives. Read more

Discover where America's monetary system is heading―and how it will impact you―in the years to comeIn the newly revised second edition of Inflated: How Money & Debt Built the American Dream, veteran investment banker, author, and Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC delivers the latest installment of his concise history of the United States' monetary system, putting contemporary financial phenomena like inflation and high housing costs into context. You'll learn to understand how issues like the public debt and the rise of cryptocurrencies can be understood through the lens of how the United States government exploits debt and the monetary system to fund its operations.The author explains:How contemporary concepts like Modern Monetary Theory fit into and influence the American economyHow and why the United States' debt has tripled in the last fifteen years and the necessary consequences of that increaseThe likelihood and potential impacts of another economic correction during the 2020sAn engrossing and essential read for anyone interested in the economic and monetary realities driving our markets, politics, and societies, the second edition of Inflated is an eye-opening discussion of the drastic changes unfolding in the American economy and the even more dramatic transformations that lie just beyond the horizon. Read more

The definitive guide to private equity for investors and finance professionalsMastering Private Equity was written with a professional audience in mind and provides a valuable and unique reference for investors, finance professionals, students and business owners looking to engage with private equity firms or invest in private equity funds. From deal sourcing to exit, LBOs to responsible investing, operational value creation to risk management, the book systematically distils the essence of private equity into core concepts and explains in detail the dynamics of venture capital, growth equity and buyout transactions.With a foreword by Henry Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of KKR, and special guest comments by senior PE professionals. This book combines insights from leading academics and practitioners and was carefully structured to offer:A clear and concise reference for the industry expertA step-by-step guide for students and casual observers of the industryA theoretical companion to the INSEAD case book Private Equity in Action: Case Studies from Developed and Emerging MarketsFeatures guest comments by senior PE professionals from the firms listed below:Abraaj • Adams Street Partners • Apax Partners • Baring PE Asia • Bridgepoint • The Carlyle Group • Coller Capital • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP • FMO • Foundry Group • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer • General Atlantic • ILPA • Intermediate Capital Group • KKR Capstone • LPEQ • Maxeda • Navis Capital • Northleaf Capital • Oaktree Capital • Partners Group • Permira • Terra Firma  Read more

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An inside look at what it really takes to become a better traderA proprietary trading firm consists of a group of professionals who trade the capital of the firm. Their income and livelihood is generated solely from their ability to take profits consistently out of the markets. The world of prop trading is mentally and emotionally challenging, but offers substantial rewards to the select few who can master this craft called trading.In One Good Trade: Inside the Highly Competitive World of Proprietary Trading, author Mike Bellafiore shares the principles and techniques that have enabled him to navigate the most challenging of markets over the past twelve years. He explains how he has imparted those techniques to an elite desk of traders at the proprietary trading firm he co-founded. In doing so, he lifts the veil on the inner workings of his firm, shedding light on the challenges of prop trading and insight on why traders succeed or fail.An important contribution to trading literature, the book will help all traders by:Emphasizing the development of skills that are critical to success, such as the fundamentals of One Good Trade, Reading the Tape, and finding Stocks In PlayOutlining the factors that really make the difference between a consistently profitable trader and one who underperformsSharing entertaining, hysterical, and page turning stories of traders who have excelled or failed and why, many trained by the author, with an essential trading principle wrapped insideBecoming a better trader takes discipline, skill development, and statistically profitable trading strategies, and this book will show you how to develop all three. Read more

McKinsey & Company's bestselling guide to teaching corporate valuation - the fully updated seventh edition Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, University Edition is filled with the expert guidance from McKinsey & Company that students and professors have come to rely on for over nearly three decades. Now in its seventh edition, this acclaimed volume continues to help financial professionals and students around the world gain a deep understanding of valuation and help their companies create, manage, and maximize economic value for their shareholders.This latest edition has been carefully revised and updated throughout, and includes new insights on topics such as digital, ESG (environmental, social and governance), and long-term investing, as well as fresh case studies. For thirty years, Valuation has remained true to its basic principles and continues to offer a step-by-step approach to teaching valuation fundamentals, including:Analyzing historical performanceForecasting performanceEstimating the cost of capitalInterpreting the results of a valuation in contextLinking a company's valuation multiples to core performance driversThe University Edition contains end-of-chapter review questions to help students master key concepts from the book. Wiley also offers an Online Instructor's Manual with a full suite of learning resources to complement valuation classroom instruction. Read more

Mathematics for Finance: An Introduction to Financial Engineering combines financial motivation with mathematical style. Assuming only basic knowledge of probability and calculus, it presents three major areas of mathematical finance, namely Option pricing based on the no-arbitrage principle in discrete and continuous time setting, Markowitz portfolio optimisation and Capital Asset Pricing Model, and basic stochastic interest rate models in discrete setting. Read more

Unlock your potential and master the fundamentals of probability with the SOA Exam P Study Guide 2025-2026. Designed specifically for ambitious actuarial students and professionals, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to confidently prepare for the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Probability Exam.Packed with essential study materials, this all-in-one resource delves deep into the core topics covered in the exam, ensuring a thorough understanding of probability theory, random variables, expectation, and more. With clear explanations, illustrative examples, and practical applications, you will develop a robust foundation in the principles of probability, equipping you for success not just on the exam but in your future actuarial career.The guide features:In-Depth Coverage: Thorough discussions on all key topics you'll encounter, including probability distributions, moments, conditional expectation, and limit theorems.500 Practice Test Questions: Challenge yourself with a wide array of practice questions designed to mimic the structure and difficulty of the actual exam. Detailed answer explanations help reinforce your understanding and clarify any uncertainties.Strategic Study Tips: Proven strategies to enhance your study efficiency, manage your exam time effectively, and tackle complex problems with confidence.Up-to-Date Content: Aligned with the latest syllabus from the Society of Actuaries, ensuring you are prepared for what you will face in 2025-2026.Whether you are a first-time candidate or looking to improve your score, the SOA Exam P Study Guide 2025-2026 is your ultimate companion on the journey to passing the Probability Exam and advancing your actuarial career. Don’t just study—understand, practice, and succeed with this essential guide! Read more

Master the lucrative discipline of quantitative trading with this insightful handbook from a master in the fieldIn the newly revised Second Edition of Quantitative Trading: How to Build Your Own Algorithmic Trading Business, quant trading expert Dr. Ernest P. Chan shows you how to apply both time-tested and novel quantitative trading strategies to develop or improve your own trading firm.You'll discover new case studies and updated information on the application of cutting-edge machine learning investment techniques, as well as:Updated back tests on a variety of trading strategies, with included Python and R code examplesA new technique on optimizing parameters with changing market regimes using machine learning.A guide to selecting the best traders and advisors to manage your moneyPerfect for independent retail traders seeking to start their own quantitative trading business, or investors looking to invest in such traders, this new edition of Quantitative Trading will also earn a place in the libraries of individual investors interested in exploring a career at a major financial institution. Read more

A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic banking and financeThe Art of Islamic Banking and Finance is a modern American take on what it means to incorporate Islamic finance principles into everyday banking and investment techniques by introducing a new brand of banking for all people of all faiths: The Riba-Free (RF) banking.The author is considered the father of RF (Islamic) banking in America. He has been a banker and an Imam/scholar for over 40 years in America since 1968. He started the tedious process with a finance company, LARIBA, in Pasadena, California in 1987. This is the first book ever in the field to trace the origins of prohibiting the renting of money at a price called interest rate and over-indulging in debt. The book reviews in great details the theological foundations of prohibiting interest in the Jewish Bible, the Christian Bible, and the Qur'aan. The author then discusses money and how fiat money is created, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the banking system in America. The book also discusses for the first time ever how to include an important aspect of RF (Islamic) finance using commodity indexation and marking the items to be financed to market in order to avoid participating in economic "bubbles." The author discusses how these rules work, how they affect consumer behavior, and how they change the role of the banker/financier.Covers a new pioneering model that is based on the Law (Shari'aa) and how it is applied in every transaction from joint ventures and portfolio management to home mortgages and personal financingShows how to incorporate the Law (Shari'aa) into American financing and banking systemsPoints to RF (Islamic) finance and banking as a way to emphasize socially responsible investingThe Art of Islamic Banking and Finance also includes a discussion on the emergence of a culture of RF (Islamic) banking and finance today, which is based on the real Judeo-Christian-Islamic spirit and very effective when compared to twentieth-century models that use financial engineering and structuring techniques to circumvent the Law (Shari'aa). The book also includes case studies based on the actual experience of the author and detailed analysis of the superior results realized by applying this new brand of banking to financing. Read more

Many investment books include a chapter or two on investment performance measurement or focus on a single aspect, but only one book addresses the breadth of the field. Investment Performance Measurement is a comprehensive guide that covers the subjects of performance and risk calculation, attribution, presentation, and interpretation. This information-packed book covers a wide range of related topics, including calculation of the returns earned by portfolios; measurement of the risks taken to earn these returns; measurement of the risk and return efficiency of the portfolio and other indicators of manager skill; and much more. By reviewing both the concepts of performance measurement and examples of how they are used, readers will gain the insight necessary to understand and evaluate the management of investment funds. Investment Performance Measurement makes extensive use of fully worked examples that supplement formulas and is a perfect companion to professional courses and seminars for analysts.Bruce J. Feibel, CFA, is Senior Vice President at State Street. He earned his BS in accounting from the University of Florida. Read more

Popular guide to options pricing and position sizing for quant tradersIn this second edition of this bestselling book, Sinclair offers a quantitative model for measuring volatility in order to gain an edge in everyday option trading endeavors. With an accessible, straightforward approach, he guides traders through the basics of option pricing, volatility measurement, hedging, money management, and trade evaluation. This new edition includes new chapters on the dynamics of realized and implied volatilities, trading the variance premium and using options to trade special situations in equity markets.Filled with volatility models including brand new option trades for quant tradersOptions trader Euan Sinclair specializes in the design and implementation of quantitative trading strategiesVolatility Trading, Second Edition + Website outlines strategies for defining a true edge in the market using options to trade volatility profitably. Read more

Gain an understanding of the financial challenges facing businesses today -- and the best solutions -- with the only book written specifically for intermediate or advanced corporate finance courses: INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 14E. Written by leading finance authors Gene Brigham and Phillip Daves, this reader-friendly text blends in-depth discussions of core financial management issues with the most current coverage of topics reshaping finance today, including the unfolding impact of the global pandemic. This comprehensive approach balances theory with practical applications, using corporate valuation as a unifying theme to emphasize the theoretic groundwork for value maximization. Integrated, extensive Excel tools and spreadsheet models work with recent examples, mini-cases and exercises to illustrate how financial theory in practice leads to stronger financial decisions. MindTap digital resources help you further master the concepts and skills to analyze business decisions. Read more