How Venture Capital Works

How Venture Capital Works
Author: Phillip Ryan
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1448867959

Explanations to the inner workings of one of the least understood, but arguably most important, areas of business finance is offered to readers in this engaging volume: venture capital. Venture capitalists provide necessary investment to seed (or startup) companies, but the startup is only the beginning, there is much more to be explored. These savvy investors help guide young entrepreneurs, who likely have little experience, to turn their businesses into the Googles, Facebooks, and Groupons of the world. This book explains the often-complex methods venture capitalists use to value companies and to get the most return on their investments, or ROI. This book is a must-have for any reader interested in the business world.

Oregon Blue Book

Oregon Blue Book
Author: Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1895
Genre: Oregon
ISBN:

The Fund Industry

The Fund Industry
Author: Robert Pozen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2015-02-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118929942

A guide to how your money is managed, with foreword by Nobel laureate Robert Shiller The Fund Industry offers a comprehensive look at mutual funds and the investment management industry, for fund investors, those working in the fund industry, service providers to the industry and students of financial institutions or capital markets. Industry experts Robert Pozen and Theresa Hamacher take readers on a tour of the business of asset management. Readers will learn how to research a fund and assess whether it's right for them; then they'll go behind the scenes to see how funds are invested, sold and regulated. This updated edition expands coverage of the segments of the industry where growth is hottest, including hedge funds, liquid alternatives, ETFs and target date funds—and adds an introduction to derivatives. Mutual funds are a key component of financial planning for 96 million Americans. Nearly a quarter of U.S. household savings are invested in funds, which give individual investors affordable access to professional management. This book provides a detailed look at how firms in the industry: Invest those savings in stocks and bonds Evaluate the risks and returns of funds Distribute funds directly to consumers or through financial advisors or retirement plans Handle the complex operational and regulatory requirements of mutual funds Vote proxies at the annual meetings of public companies Expand their operations across borders Along the way, the authors describe the latest trends and discuss the biggest controversies—all in straightforward and engaging prose. The Fund Industry is the essential guide to navigating the mutual fund industry.

Let Mutual Fund Work For You

Let Mutual Fund Work For You
Author: Jayant Parida
Publisher: StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2022-01-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9392661703

About Book: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risk. This is a quite generic term. But how much risk it really takes and what is the reward with respect to the risk it takes? It will vary from fund to fund and scheme to scheme. We have thousands of mutual fund schemes available, And every month the fund houses come with an NFO with some objectives. So the million-dollar question is, which one would be ideal for our requirement, or do these objectives match with investors? To understand this, we have to understand how the schemes are formed and the various technicalities of the mutual fund industry. This book covers the various aspects of mutual fund investment like ● How the mutual fund works ● What are the different types of funds available ● How the returns and risks are calculated and how can we manage a balance between both ● Objectives and thoughts behind this type of investment and how can we invest accordingly ● How to build a mutual fund investment portfolio ● How not be biased for investment ● And finally, tax implications of mutual fund investments This is not an investment advice guide, rather a knowledge enabler. About the Author: The author is an engineer by profession and writer by passion. Having worked in various technology industries over years and out of curiosity, he had gained a lot of knowledge in various fields like technology and finance. His areas of interest are technology, finance, history, and literature. Nowadays, with the availability of so many resources for entertainment, we have forgotten the old ways of entertainment, which we used to do around 20 to 30 years ago like reading books and gaining a lot of knowledge from them. He started various blogs to reiterate the art of story-telling for various subjects. The best way to learn about finance or anything else is by reading a good book because the internet constantly bombards you with a lot of resources, which makes the consumer out of focus. Apart from his work, he loves to teach various topics over internet platforms through blogs and video courses. He has written this book because of his love to share knowledge with the world and embed the knowledge within each individual and take control of their financial journey.

Impact Evaluation in Practice, Second Edition

Impact Evaluation in Practice, Second Edition
Author: Paul J. Gertler
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2016-09-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464807809

The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing impact evaluations. Readers will gain an understanding of impact evaluations and the best ways to use them to design evidence-based policies and programs. The updated version covers the newest techniques for evaluating programs and includes state-of-the-art implementation advice, as well as an expanded set of examples and case studies that draw on recent development challenges. It also includes new material on research ethics and partnerships to conduct impact evaluation. The handbook is divided into four sections: Part One discusses what to evaluate and why; Part Two presents the main impact evaluation methods; Part Three addresses how to manage impact evaluations; Part Four reviews impact evaluation sampling and data collection. Case studies illustrate different applications of impact evaluations. The book links to complementary instructional material available online, including an applied case as well as questions and answers. The updated second edition will be a valuable resource for the international development community, universities, and policy makers looking to build better evidence around what works in development.

I Am Malala

I Am Malala
Author: Malala Yousafzai
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-10-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781399608992

In the face of Taliban oppression, one girl's unwavering defiance sparked a worldwide movement. Shot in the head for daring to seek an education, Malala Yousafzai defied all odds, emerging stronger than ever. From a valley in Pakistan to the global stage, she became a beacon of peaceful resistance and the youngest Nobel laureate. I Am Malala is an extraordinary story of resilience, a family shattered by terrorism and the power of one voice to inspire change in the world. 'Moving and illuminating' OBSERVER 'Inspirational and powerful' GRAZIA 'Astonishing' SPECTATOR 'A tale of immense courage and conviction' THE INDEPENDENT 'One finishes the book full of admiration' SUNDAY TIMES 'Malala is a true inspiration' THE SUN 'Piercingly wise' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

Collected Works of James Wilson

Collected Works of James Wilson
Author: James Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN:

This two-volume set brings together a collection of writings and speeches by James Wilson, one of only six signers of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. His works had a significant impact on the deliberations that produced the cornerstone documents of American democracy.

Blue Book

Blue Book
Author: Kenya
Publisher:
Total Pages: 586
Release: 1936
Genre: Kenya
ISBN:

What We Owe Each Other

What We Owe Each Other
Author: Minouche Shafik
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2022-08-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 069120764X

From one of the leading policy experts of our time, an urgent rethinking of how we can better support each other to thrive Whether we realize it or not, all of us participate in the social contract every day through mutual obligations among our family, community, place of work, and fellow citizens. Caring for others, paying taxes, and benefiting from public services define the social contract that supports and binds us together as a society. Today, however, our social contract has been broken by changing gender roles, technology, new models of work, aging, and the perils of climate change. Minouche Shafik takes us through stages of life we all experience—raising children, getting educated, falling ill, working, growing old—and shows how a reordering of our societies is possible. Drawing on evidence and examples from around the world, she shows how every country can provide citizens with the basics to have a decent life and be able to contribute to society. But we owe each other more than this. A more generous and inclusive society would also share more risks collectively and ask everyone to contribute for as long as they can so that everyone can fulfill their potential. What We Owe Each Other identifies the key elements of a better social contract that recognizes our interdependencies, supports and invests more in each other, and expects more of individuals in return. Powerful, hopeful, and thought-provoking, What We Owe Each Other provides practical solutions to current challenges and demonstrates how we can build a better society—together.