The first comprehensive book to apply psychological theory to a broad range of investment topics, The Psychology of Investing explores the interface between human emotions and financial decision making. Drawing on the invaluable wisdom and cutting-edge research of top experts in what is an area of ever-increasing interest and importance, it describes how both group dynamics and an individual's personal psychology affect investor decisions.

This authoritative and practical book features contributions from professional psychologists, psychiatrists, academics, and investment...

"A technical tour de force, destined to become the thinking bull's bible."-Kathryn Welling, Barron's

Renowned for her analytical brilliance and extraordinary forecasting ability, LOUISE YAMADA examines the forces that will shape the markets for the next ten years

"Few on Wall Street can match Louise Yamada for analytical ability as well as insight on the big issues affecting investors. We are fortunate she is willing to share the results of her thoughts and research with us."-Mark Haines, CNBC

"Louise Yamada has a special talent for anticipating future...

A groundbreaking look at complexity theory and its implications in the world of finance
Complexity theory tells us that processes with a large number of seemingly independent agents-such as free markets-can spontaneously organize themselves into a coherent system. In this fascinating book, Edgar Peters brings together scientific theory, the artistic process, and economics to show how the randomness and uncertainty of complexity theory can be applied to financial markets. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this is a thoughtful, conceptual look at the way free markets are, by...

This volume offers a one-stop guide to successfully running a global business, and features over a dozen essays from established leaders in the field as well as new, rising academic stars. Among the wide variety of business topics addressed are global business strategy, human resource issues, information technology and the role of information management, protecting intellectual property, and dynamic competitive strategy.

The contemporary bull market has produced a new brand of investor: the active individual investor. This stock investor knows the basics and is ready to take the next step.

Your guardian angel has arrived

Capital is the single most important factor to getting your venture off the ground, but finding it can be a challenge, particularly if you're running out of funding options. Suppose your venture is too small for institutional players. What do you do once you've exhausted your personal financial resources? Where do you go after banks, the leasing companies, the venture capital firms, have turned you down? What you need is an "angel"--a private investor with high net worth. Angel Financing--the only book of its kind--provides you with a road map to...

Stock Investing for Everyone

This book is written for a broad category of investors ranging from the inexperienced part-timer interested in learning more about analyzing stocks and taking advantage of market trends to the seasoned pro, aiming to hone his or her skills and learn more about the latest investment strategies, tools, and techniques.

Written by an exceptionally well qualified author team one of whom, Vaqar Zuberi, was ranked among the top 5% of proprietary traders for seven years running Stock Investing for Everyone covers all the bases, from market...

For four decades Professional Investor and its predecessor, Investment Analyst, the journal of The Institute of Investment Management and Research, has been publishing sound investment advice on topical issues from leading experts in the field.

The articles in this collection cover financial subjects ranging from the first introduction computers to mathematical techniques into finance, through the oil crisis years, to the valuation of brands, intellectual property and goodwill. Each article provides a fascinating insight both into the subject concerned and into contemporary thinking at the...

Unlike other investment books that dole out one brand of advice to a potentially diverse readership, this unique book guides you to your own best personal strategy by showing you what types of stocks fit your individual style. Written in a witty and engaging style by securities analyst and long-time financial columnist Derrick Niederman, The Inner Game of Investing reveals the Seven Stock Market Personalities: The Bargain Hunter, The Visionary, The Contrarian, The Sentimentalist, The Skeptic, The Trader, and The Adventurist. You will be amazed to see how your own psychological attributes and...