Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management, + Online Video Course

Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management, + Online Video Course
Author: Robert A. Weigand
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118630912

A "hands-on" guide to applied equity analysis and portfolio management From asset allocation to modeling the intrinsic value of a stock, Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management + Online Video Course offers readers a solid foundation in the practice of fundamental analysis using the same tools and techniques as professional investors. Filled with real-world illustrations and hands-on applications, Professor Weigand's learning system takes a rigorous, empirical approach to topics such as analyzing the macro-finance environment, sector rotation, financial analysis and valuation, assessing a company's competitive position, and reporting the performance of a stock portfolio. Unlike typical books on this subject—which feature chapters to read and exercises to complete—this resource allows readers to actively participate in the learning experience by completing writing exercises and manipulating interactive spreadsheets that illustrate the principles being taught. The learning system also features instructional videos that demonstrate how to use the spreadsheet models and excerpts from the author's blog, which are used to depict additional examples of the analysis process. Along the way, it skillfully outlines an effective approach to creating and interpreting outputs typically associated with a top-down money management shop — including a macroeconomic forecasting newsletter, detailed stock research reports, and a portfolio performance attribution analysis. Covers topics including active and passive money management, fundamental analysis and portfolio attribution analysis Companion streaming videos show how to use free online data to create yourown analyses of key economic indicators, individual stocks, and stock portfolios A valuable resource for universities who have applied equity analysis and portfolio management courses Practical and up-to-date, the book is an excellent resource for those with a need for practical investment expertise.

Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management

Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management
Author: Robert A. Weigand
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118819209

A "hands-on" guide to applied equity analysis and portfolio management From asset allocation to modeling the intrinsic value of a stock, Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management + Online Video Course offers readers a solid foundation in the practice of fundamental analysis using the same tools and techniques as professional investors. Filled with real-world illustrations and hands-on applications, Professor Weigand's learning system takes a rigorous, empirical approach to topics such as analyzing the macro-finance environment, sector rotation, financial analysis and valuation, assessing a company's competitive position, and reporting the performance of a stock portfolio. Unlike typical books on this subject—which feature chapters to read and exercises to complete—this resource allows readers to actively participate in the learning experience by completing writing exercises and manipulating interactive spreadsheets that illustrate the principles being taught. The learning system also features instructional videos that demonstrate how to use the spreadsheet models and excerpts from the author's blog, which are used to depict additional examples of the analysis process. Along the way, it skillfully outlines an effective approach to creating and interpreting outputs typically associated with a top-down money management shop — including a macroeconomic forecasting newsletter, detailed stock research reports, and a portfolio performance attribution analysis. Covers topics including active and passive money management, fundamental analysis and portfolio attribution analysis Companion streaming videos show how to use free online data to create yourown analyses of key economic indicators, individual stocks, and stock portfolios A valuable resource for universities who have applied equity analysis and portfolio management courses Practical and up-to-date, the book is an excellent resource for those with a need for practical investment expertise.

Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management

Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management
Author: Robert A. Weigand
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2013-12-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781118675946

An informative guide to applied equity analysis and portfolio management From asset allocation to selecting investments in a global market, Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management offers readers a solid foundation in the field of finance and presents the same tools used extensively by professionals, organizations, and academic institutions. Filled with real-world illustrations and hands-on applications, this title takes a rigorous, empirical approach to topics such as investment instruments, capital markets, and globalization to name a few. Unlike typical guides on this subject--which feature chapters to read and exercises to complete--this resource allows readers to actively participate in the learning experience by completing writing exercises and manipulating interactive spreadsheets that illustrate the principles being taught. The learning system also features instructional videos that show individuals how to use the spreadsheet models and excerpts from the author's blog, which are used to depict additional examples of the analysis process. Along the way, it skillfully outlines an effective approach to creating and interpreting outputs--from macroeconomic forecast to portfolio performance attribution analysis--typically associated with a top-down money management shop. Covers topics including active and passive money management, valuation, and expected returns to name a few Companion streaming videos show how to manipulate interactive spreadsheets, and contain information from articles/excerpts related to the author's blog A valuable resource for universities who have applied equity analysis and portfolio management courses Practical and up-to-date, the reliable resource is an excellent guide for those with both a theoretical and practical need for investment expertise.

Applied Equity Analysis Video Course

Applied Equity Analysis Video Course
Author: Robert A. Weigand
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages:
Release: 2014-02-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781118797273

An informative resource focused on applied equity analysis and portfolio management The Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management Video Course contains a forty- to fifty-minute video lecture for each of the seven chapters found in the actual book, as well as Appendix A: The Time Value of Money and the Basics of Valuation. Engaging and accessible, this course provides investors and students alike with a solid grounding in the timeless principles of investing. Outlines a structured approach to analyzing popular economic indicators—from leading to lagging, and more Addresses key finance principles regarding asset valuation and expected returns Offers a framework for analyzing a company's strategic and competitive positioning Skillfully discusses portfolio risk and performance attribution Informative and up to date, Applied Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management Video Course is an excellent resource for those with both a practical and theoretical need for investment expertise.

Applied Portfolio Management

Applied Portfolio Management
Author: Catherine Shenoy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2008-03-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780470280195

When investment professional Kent McCarthy returned to teach at his alma mater, the University of Kansas, he planted the seeds for the Applied Portfolio Management (APM) program—a course that allows students to manage a real money portfolio, which has compiled a remarkable record of investment success. Now, with this book, you’ll discover how to use the concepts covered in this class—from understanding the fundamental drivers of business success to buying at the right price—to enhance your own investment skills.

Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management

Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management
Author: Edward E. Qian
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2007-05-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1420010794

Quantitative equity portfolio management combines theories and advanced techniques from several disciplines, including financial economics, accounting, mathematics, and operational research. While many texts are devoted to these disciplines, few deal with quantitative equity investing in a systematic and mathematical framework that is suitable for

Applied Equity Analysis: Stock Valuation Techniques for Wall Street Professionals

Applied Equity Analysis: Stock Valuation Techniques for Wall Street Professionals
Author: James English
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2001-06-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780071382632

Applied Equity Analysis treats stock valuation as a practical, hands-on tool rather than a vague, theoretical exercise—and covers the entire valuation process from financial statement analysis through the final investment recommendation. Its integrated approach to valuation builds viable connections between a firm’s competitive situation and the ultimate behavior of its common stock. Techniques explained include EVA, newer hybrid valuation techniques, and relative multiple analysis.

Applied Asset and Risk Management

Applied Asset and Risk Management
Author: Marcus Schulmerich
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 491
Release: 2014-10-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 364255444X

This book is a guide to asset and risk management from a practical point of view. It is centered around two questions triggered by the global events on the stock markets since the middle of the last decade: - Why do crashes happen when in theory they should not? - How do investors deal with such crises in terms of their risk measurement and management and as a consequence, what are the implications for the chosen investment strategies? The book presents and discusses two different approaches to finance and investing, i.e., modern portfolio theory and behavioral finance, and provides an overview of stock market anomalies and historical crashes. It is intended to serve as a comprehensive introduction to asset and risk management for bachelor’s and master’s students in this field as well as for young professionals in the asset management industry. A key part of this book is the exercises to further demonstrate the concepts presented with examples and a step-by-step business case. An Excel file with the calculations and solutions for all 17 examples as well as all business case calculations can be downloaded at extras.springer.com.

Introduction to Financial Forecasting in Investment Analysis

Introduction to Financial Forecasting in Investment Analysis
Author: John B. Guerard, Jr.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2013-01-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1461452392

Forecasting—the art and science of predicting future outcomes—has become a crucial skill in business and economic analysis. This volume introduces the reader to the tools, methods, and techniques of forecasting, specifically as they apply to financial and investing decisions. With an emphasis on "earnings per share" (eps), the author presents a data-oriented text on financial forecasting, understanding financial data, assessing firm financial strategies (such as share buybacks and R&D spending), creating efficient portfolios, and hedging stock portfolios with financial futures. The opening chapters explain how to understand economic fluctuations and how the stock market leads the general economic trend; introduce the concept of portfolio construction and how movements in the economy influence stock price movements; and introduce the reader to the forecasting process, including exponential smoothing and time series model estimations. Subsequent chapters examine the composite index of leading economic indicators (LEI); review financial statement analysis and mean-variance efficient portfolios; and assess the effectiveness of analysts’ earnings forecasts. Using data from such firms as Intel, General Electric, and Hitachi, Guerard demonstrates how forecasting tools can be applied to understand the business cycle, evaluate market risk, and demonstrate the impact of global stock selection modeling and portfolio construction.

Equity Markets and Portfolio Analysis

Equity Markets and Portfolio Analysis
Author: R. Stafford Johnson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118202686

Understand today's investment challenges and the role of the Bloomberg system In recent years, changes have swept through the investment industry like wildfire. Academia has followed along and provided new lenses for viewing this transformation, as well as new strategies for gaining a true understanding and knowledge of investment and financial markets. Now, Equity Markets and Portfolio Analysis has been created to further inform investment professionals and finance students on the basic concepts and strategies of investments, and to provide more detailed discussions on advanced strategies and models. The concepts covered in this book will help readers gain a better understanding of the markets and uses for an increasing number of securities, strategies, and methodologies. Equity Markets and Portfolio Analysis is the only core investment book that covers the functionality of Bloomberg terminals, increasingly critical tools both in the classroom and on the trading floor. As Bloomberg terminals now play a key role in the research, teaching, and managing of student investment funds, understanding the system's information and analytical functions has become more important than ever. In-depth coverage of fundamentals through more detailed concepts for students and professionals who want to better understand the evaluation, selection, and management of securities One-of-a-kind training and instructional course, introduction to Bloomberg investment subjects, and reference for CFA preparation Bloomberg material provided in an appendix accompanying each chapter, a useful option for professors Ideal for finance practitioners, investment bankers, and academics This unique resource will give readers both the foundational knowledge and the analytical tools necessary for investment success, both in the classroom and in the real world.