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UNINA9910139186503321 |
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Autore |
Anson Mark J. P |
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The handbook of traditional and alternative investment vehicles [[electronic resource] ] : investment characteristics and strategies / / Mark J.P. Anson, Frank J. Fabozzi, Frank J. Jones |
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Hoboken, N.J., : J. Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011 |
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1-282-93977-7 |
9786612939778 |
1-118-25824-X |
1-118-00869-3 |
1-118-00867-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (531 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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FabozziFrank J |
JonesFrank Joseph |
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Investments |
Investment analysis |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Monografia |
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The Handbook of Traditional and Alternative Investment Vehicles: Investment Characteristics and Strategies; Contents; Preface; About the Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTING; ASSET CLASSES; SUPER ASSET CLASSES; STRATEGIC VS. TACTICAL ALLOCATIONS; EFFICIENT VS. INEFFICIENT ASSET CLASSES; BETA AND ALPHA DRIVERS; Chapter 2: Investing in Common Stock; EARNINGS; DIVIDENDS; STOCK REPURCHASES; THE U.S. EQUITY MARKETS; TRADING MECHANICS; TRADING COSTS; Chapter 3: More on Common Stock; PRICING EFFICIENCY OF THE STOCK MARKET; STOCK MARKET INDICATORS; RISK FACTORS |
TRACKING ERRORCOMMON STOCK INVESTMENT STRATEGIES; Chapter 4: Bond Basics; FEATURES OF BONDS; YIELD MEASURES AND THEIR LIMITATIONS; INTEREST RATE RISK; CALL AND PREPAYMENT RISK; CREDIT RISK; Chapter 5: U.S. Treasury and Federal Agency Securities; |
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TREASURY SECURITIES; FEDERAL AGENCY SECURITIES; Chapter 6: Municipal Securities; TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES; TYPES OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES; TAX-EXEMPT MUNICIPAL BOND YIELDS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTING IN MUNICIPAL BONDS; BUILD AMERICA BONDS; Chapter 7: Corporate Fixed Income Securities; CORPORATE BONDS; MEDIUM-TERM NOTES |
COMMERCIAL PAPERPREFERRED STOCK; CONVERTIBLE SECURITY; Chapter 8: Agency Mortgage Passthrough Securities; MORTGAGES; MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH SECURITIES; TYPES OF AGENCY MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH SECURITIES; PREPAYMENT CONVENTIONS AND CASH FLOWS; FACTORS AFFECTING PREPAYMENT BEHAVIOR; PREPAYMENT MODELS; YIELD; A CLOSER LOOK AT PREPAYMENT RISK; TRADING AND SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR AGENCY PASSTHROUGHS; STRIPPED MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES; Chapter 9: Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations; THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF CMOs; AGENCY CMOs; CMO STRUCTURES; YIELDS; Chapter 10: Structured Credit Products |
PRIVATE LABEL RESIDENTIAL MBSCOMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES; NONMORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES; AUTO LOAN-BACKED SECURITIES; COLLATERALIZED DEBT OBLIGATIONS; Chapter 11: Investment-Oriented Life Insurance; CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCE; STOCK AND MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES; GENERAL ACCOUNT VS. SEPARATE ACCOUNT PRODUCTS; OVERVIEW OF CASH VALUE WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE; TAXABILITY OF LIFE INSURANCE; PRODUCTS; Chapter 12: Investment Companies; TYPES OF INVESTMENT COMPANIES; FUND SALES CHARGES AND ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES; ADVANTAGES OF INVESTING IN MUTUAL FUNDS |
TYPES OF FUNDS BY INVESTMENT OBJECTIVETHE CONCEPT OF A FAMILY OF FUNDS; TAXATION OF MUTUAL FUNDS; STRUCTURE OF A FUND; Chapter 13: Exchange-Traded Funds; REVIEW OF MUTUAL FUNDS AND CLOSED-END FUNDS; BASICS OF EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS; ETF MECHANICS: THE ETF CREATION/REDEMPTION PROCESS; ETF SPONSORS; MUTUAL FUNDS VS. ETFS: RELATIVE ADVANTAGES; USES OF ETFs; THE NEW GENERATION OF MUTUAL FUNDS; Chapter 14: Investing in Real Estate; THE BENEFITS OF REAL ESTATE INVESTING; REAL ESTATE PERFORMANCE; REAL ESTATE RISK PROFILE; REAL ESTATE AS PART OF A DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO |
CORE, VALUE-ADDED, AND OPPORTUNISTIC REAL ESTATE |
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A comprehensive volume that covers a complete array of traditional and alternative investment vehicles This practical guide provides a comprehensive overview of traditional and alternative investment vehicles for professional and individual investors hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of using these products. In it, expert authors Mark Anson, Frank Fabozzi, and Frank Jones clearly present the major principles and methods of investing and their risks and rewards. Along the way, they focus on providing you with the information needed to successfully inv |
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UNINA9910974415503321 |
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Autore |
Adams Dennis <1947-> |
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Titolo |
Demystify math, science, and technology : creativity, innovation, and problem-solving / / Dennis Adams and Mary Hamm |
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Lanham, MD, : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2010 |
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1-282-50556-4 |
9786612505560 |
1-60709-636-6 |
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[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (161 p.) |
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Mathematics - Study and teaching (Elementary) |
Mathematics - Study and teaching (Middle school) |
Science - Study and teaching (Elementary) |
Science - Study and teaching (Middle school) |
Technology - Study and teaching (Elementary) |
Technology - Study and teaching (Middle school) |
Group work in education |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Contents; Preface; Chapter One: Creativity, Innovation, and Differentiation; Chapter Two: Creative and Innovative Thinking; Chapter Three: Mathematics; Chapter Four: Science; Chapter Five: Technology and Education; About the Authors |
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This book provides principles and practical strategies for promoting creative and innovative work in math, science, and technology. |
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