1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910464315903321

Autore

O'Brien Thomas J.

Titolo

Introduction to foreign exchange rates / / Thomas J. O'Brien

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : , : Business Expert Press, , 2013

ISBN

1-60649-737-5

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (202 p.)

Collana

Finance and financial management collection

Disciplina

332.45

Soggetti

Foreign exchange rates

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Part of: 2013 digital library.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages [179-181]) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Foreign exchange rates -- Foreign exchange rate volatility -- Purchasing power parity -- Extensions of purchasing power parity -- Interest rates and foreign exchange -- Topics in uncovered interest rate parity -- Forward FX contracts -- Foreign exchange transaction exposure -- Case. Houston Marine Electronics -- Notes -- References -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

As managers expand their international business operations, they are confronted by the puzzling and vexing world of foreign exchange (FX) rates. This text is designed as a resource that can help managers quickly understand and navigate the FX market. The text may be used as an introductory module in a course in international finance, whether the course is oriented to international markets, international investments, or international corporate finance. The primary intended audience is an applied MBA course aimed at executives, managers, and would-be managers. After an introduction to FX rates, the text covers the important topic FX rate valuation. It is important for managers to understand when an FX rate is incorrectly valued, as this situation may have a bearing on corporate decisions on strategy, risk management, capital structure, and overseas investments and operations. The text also covers the mechanics of forward FX contracts, and their use in managing the risk of future foreign currency cash flows. The text includes a case that unifies the ideas. The case company is faced with FX exposure in the revenues from a proposed new foreign customer.



The decision maker applies the text material to evaluate whether the FX rate is over-, under-, or correctly valued. The final decisions are whether to expand sales to the foreign market and whether to hedge the FX risk.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911018942803321

Autore

Israelsen Craig L

Titolo

7twelve : a diversified investment portfolio with a plan / / Craig L. Israelsen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2010

ISBN

9786612707865

9780470649879

0470649879

9781119200185

1119200180

9781282707863

1282707868

9780470649855

0470649852

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (227 p.)

Disciplina

332.6

Soggetti

Portfolio management

Investments

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

7Twelve: A Diversified Investment Portfolio with a Plan; CONTENTS; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; CHAPTER 1: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS; CHAPTER 2: LINING UP THE INGREDIENTS; CHAPTER 3: THE MORE INGREDIENTS, THE BETTER; CHAPTER 4: GROWTH OF MONEY; CHAPTER 5: COMBINING INGREDIENTS THAT ZIG ZAG; CHAPTER 6: STIRRING THE MIX; CHAPTER 7: ADJUSTING THE SECRET SAUCE; CHAPTER 8: HOW LONG WILL MY NEST EGG LAST?; CHAPTER 9: SHOULD I TILT TOWARD VALUE OR GROWTH?; CHAPTER 10: SHOULD I JUMP IN



OR LET THE POT SIMMER?; CHAPTER 11: A BETTER 401(K); CHAPTER 12: THE PROBLEM OF UNDERSAVING

CHAPTER 13: OF STOCKS, BONDS, AND RISKCHAPTER 14: ASSEMBLING YOUR PORTFOLIO; CHAPTER 15: 3 SECRETS + 4 PRINCIPLES = 7TWELVE PERFECTION; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

A proven way to put together a portfolio that enhances performance and reduces risk Professor Craig Israelsen of Brigham Young University is an important voice in the area of asset allocation. The reason? He keeps things simple. Now, in 7Twelve, he shows you how to do the same, and demonstrates how his approach to investing can help you grow your money as well as protect it. 7Twelve outlines a multi-asset balanced portfolio that is a logical starting point when assembling a portfolio-either as the blueprint for the entire portfolio or as a significant building block. P