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A comprehensive catalog of exchange-traded funds and insights into successful trading techniques This Second Edition of the bestselling Trading ETFs offers an updated version of the definitive guide to this vital part of the capital markets.

An accessible reference that explores every aspect of the municipal bond market Until now, there has been no accessible encyclopedia, dictionary, nor guide to the world of municipal bonds.

Tap into feedback loops to unravel market trends and discover profitable trading opportunities The Janus Factor presents an innovative theory that describes how feedback loops determine market behavior. The book clearly shows how the theory can be applied to make trading more profitable.

An essential guide to the most innovative technical trading tools and strategies availableIn today's investment arena, there is a growing demand to diversify investment strategies through numerous styles of contemporary market analysis, as well as a continuous search for increasing alpha. Paul Ciana, Bloomberg L.P.'s top liason to Technical Analysts worldwide, understands these challenges very well and that is why he has created New Frontiers in Technical Analysis.Paul, along with in-depth contributions from some of the worlds most accomplished market participants developed this reliable guide that contains some of the newest tools and strategies for analyzing today's markets. The methods discussed are based on the existing body of knowledge of technical analysis and have evolved to support, and appeal to technical, fundamental, and quantitative analysts alike.* It answers the question "What are other people using?" by quantifying the popularity of the universally accepted studies, and then explains how to use them* Includes thought provoking material on seasonality, sector rotation, and market distributions that can bolster portfolio performance* Presents ground-breaking tools and data visualizations that paint a vivid picture of the direction of trend by capitalizing on traditional indicators and eliminating many of their faults* And much moreEngaging and informative, New Frontiers in Technical Analysis contains innovative insights that will sharpen your investments strategies and the way you view today's market.

A top options trader details a practical approach for pricing and trading options in any market condition The options market is always changing, and in order to keep up with it you need the greeks--delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho--which are the best techniques for valuing options and executing trades regardless of market conditions.

The gold standard for measuring financial progress, updated for today's market From Ross Levin, a trusted financial planner, comes Implementing the Wealth Management Index.

Practical option strategies for the new post-crisis financial market Traditional buy-and-hold investing has been seriously challenged in the wake of the recent financial crisis.

A complete resource to trading today's currency market Currency movements are impacted by a variety of factors, including interest rates, trade balances, inflation levels, monetary and fiscal policies, and the political climate. Traders use both fundamental data and a variety of technical tools to trade within this market.

MANAGED FUTURES are an essential part of the investment industry. Within this arena, managed futures professionals--also known as Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs)--actively manage client assets using global futures and other derivative securities. Authors Galen Burghardt and Brian Walls--part of Newedge USA, a global multi-asset brokerage firm based out of Chicago--have extensive experience in the managed futures space, and now, with Managed Futures for Institutional Investors, they address the issues that will allow you to gain a firm understanding of this field and improve the performance of your portfolios through the use of CTAs. Divided into three comprehensive parts, the book opens with a detailed discussion of how this specific industry works. Here, everything from cash management practices and calculating a rate of return on something that has no net liquidating value is covered. You'll also gain insights on the most common vehicles for investing in CTAs, including funds, platforms, and managed accounts. Part Two, Building Blocks, offers some informative answers to the tough questions surrounding CTAs. Throughout this section, Burghardt and Walls touch on a number of topics, such as how trend following works and what active management of CTA investments really costs. Along the way, they also show how to put a CTA's drawdown experience in perspective and take a close look at how the single most important source of volatility in world financial markets affects the relationship between stock returns and CTA returns. Rounding out this in-depth look at CTAs and managed futures, Part Three, Portfolio Construction, examines how the predictability of volatility and correlation can be used to build portfolios that into the things that will help, and hinder, you in creating a well-diversified portfolio. They also show how to identify low correlation reliably and where the past, in fact, does reveal something useful about the future. Using futures as part of any actively managed portfolio is essential. This reliable guide offers a practical look at what CTAs and futures are all about, and how they can be used to evaluate and meet risk, return, and liquidity objectives.

An energy industry researcher and investment advisor provides a fresh perspective on the economics of energy From major players in the energy industry, such as big oil, to the emerging capΓÇôandΓÇôtrade market, no other book offers a more complete overview of the energy industry, specifically its economic and financial intricacies, than Investing in Energy: A Primer on the Economics of the Energy Industry. Details how to value and invest in the four big energy sectors: oil, gas, power, and green Describes key financial considerations for the energy sectors, including credit metrics, the importance of liquidity, cash flow, and capital expenditures From Bloomberg, a leading provider of the most upΓÇôtoΓÇôdate business news and financial data A comprehensive guide to the economics of the energy industry, Investing in Energy will prove an invaluable resource for traditional energy investors looking to expand into new areas, as well as for ecoΓÇôinvestors looking to better understand how energy markets function.

This book provides a new, powerful twist to MIDAS technical analysis, a trading method developed by the late Paul Levine. The authors show how to employ MIDAS in trading, from recognizing set ups to identifying price targets. The book explains the basics of MIDAS before demonstrating how to apply it in different time frames. Further, it extrapolates how MIDAS can be used with other more conventional indicators, such as DeMark or moving averages. In addition to introducing new indicators that the authors have created, the book also supplies new computer codes.

A detailed guide to the discipline of corporate valuationDesigned for the professional investor who is building an investment portfolio that includes equity, Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment takes you through a range of approaches, including those primarily based on assets, earnings, cash flow, and securities prices, as well as hybrid techniques.Along the way, it discusses the importance of qualitative measures such as governance, which go well beyond generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards, and addresses a variety of special situations in the life cycle of businesses, including initial public offerings and bankruptcies. Engaging and informative, Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment also contains formulas, checklists, and models that the authors, or other experts, have found useful in making equity investments.* Presents more than a dozen hybrid approaches to valuation, explaining their relevance to different types of investors* Charts stock market trends, both verbally and visually, enabling investors to think like traders when needed* Offers valuation guidance based on less quantitative factors, namely management quality and factors relating to the company and the economyCorporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment puts this dynamic discipline in perspective and presents proven ways to determine the value of corporate equity securities for the purpose of portfolio investment.

This book is a guide to managing and growing a financial-advisory business No matter how little time you have or how serious the challenges your firm faces, this book can help The principles of sound management apply to firms of all stripes, and the tools provided here can work under any circumstances.