Maverick Trading November 30, 2011
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Maverick Trading
Proven Strategies for Generating Greater Profits from the Award-Winning Team at Maverick
Authors: Darren Fischer, Jon Frohlich, Robb Reinhold
ISBN: 9780071784313 / 0071784314
©2012 | 1st Edition | 256 pages | Hardback
Pub Date: DEC-11
Price: US$ 40.00
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Don’t conform to Wall Street’s rules. Be your own trader—Maverick style.
PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR GENERATING GREATER PRO FITS FROM THE AWARD-WINNING TEAM AT MAVERICK TRADING
Wall Street’s dirty secret is out—you don’t need a professional to manage your money, and you can beat the market on a consistent basis. All that’s required are three things: personal dedication, a sound risk management strategy, and the trading system outlined in this book. Yes, it’s that simple.
As active traders at the private proprietary trading firm Maverick Trading, the authors have taught hundreds of budding traders how to end their relationship with the so-called professionals and trade on their own, using the same system the firm used to generate gains of more than 100% in 2008, 50% in 2009, and 50% in 2010. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme.
It’s a long-term methodology designed to create steady wealth you can live on, retire on, and pass down to the next generation. Maverick Tradingteaches you how to:
- Design a portfolio using long and short options
- Read OHLC and Candlestick charts
- Hedge your investments with options
- Create a risk-assessment tool kit
- Mentally prepare yourself for the life of a trader
It’s not complicated. In the authors’ own words, “The system in this book relies on pattern recognition, impeccable risk management, understanding yourself, and fifth-grade math.”
The hard part is up to you. You have to make the decision to go all in. Full-time. No turning back. Once you do it, you’ll wonder what took you so long. Let Maverick Trading put you on the path to the life you were supposed to lead.
About the Authors
Darren Fischer has evaluated and consulted more than 200 funds spanning asset classes such as hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and real estate. He is a trader at Maverick Trading.
Jon Frohlich joined Maverick Trading in 2002. He travels across North America introducing nascent traders to the powerful tools he has learned.
Robb Reinhold has decades of experience as a trader. A passionate educator, he travels the world teaching and recruiting new traders for Maverick Trading when he’s not trading in the currencies market.
Investing and the Irrational Mind May 3, 2011
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Investing and the Irrational Mind
Rethink Risk, Outwit Optimism, and Seize Opportunities Others Miss
Author: Robert Koppel
ISBN: 9780071753371 / 0071753370
©2011 | 1st Edition | 304 pages | Hardback
Pub Date: MAR-11
Price: US$ 28.00
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Make rational decisions in the irrational world of investing
Most investors are driven by greed and panicked by fear, which is why so many lose so much during market upheavals. It’s also why so few gain so much. What separates the winners from the losers? People who remain calm, focused, and analytical during market ups and downs always come out on top–and snatch the losses of those who panic.
Investing and the Irrational Mind gives you the tools for overcoming the self-destructive impulses that stand between you and profit. Behavioral finance expert Robert Koppel reveals why your brain sends certain negative messages during the investing process. Applying the latest advances in neuroeconomics and insights from top traders, he provides a program for building the habits used by the world’s most successful investors.
Investing and the Irrational Mind teaches you how to:
- Identify negative, self-defeating patterns of thought
- Tailor your goals according to your particular investing psychology
- Develop a framework for overcoming irrational thoughts in investment decisions
- Use one of your most powerful investing tools–intuition
The investing world operates by the law of the jungle, with a new surprise lurking around every corner. How often have you abandoned a perfectly sound investing strategy because you panicked? “Success requires focused concentration that permits an unbiased perception of the market,”writes Koppel. “All we can ever control is ourselves, but that is more than enough.”
Armed with 30 years of experience as an analyst and fund manager, Koppel helps you develop a focused, disciplined, confident, and profitable approach to investing using the best tool at your disposal: your brain. Filled with surprising insights into human behavior and rock-solid financial advice, Investing and the Irrational Mind helps you draw consistent profits in an inconsistent investing world.
Endorsement
“Readers will find within these pages new truths that will help transform their thinking. This is more relevant than the latest strategies, trading systems, or technical chart formations.”
–William J. Brodsky, Chairman and CEO, Chicago Board Options Exchange
“Koppel offers pioneering insights, backed by substantial research, that help explain how psychology influences financial decisions and drives markets. Investing and the Irrational Mind is a must-read for both the professional and nonprofessional investor.”
–Robin Mesch, President, Mesch Capital Management
“If there is truth to the Yiddish proverb that ‘man plans and God laughs,’ read Investing and the Irrational Mind to gain an essential understanding of what to do with your stocks and bonds when God is cracking up. As the sages advised, ‘All the rest is commentary.’”
–Yra Harris, CME Group member, President of Praxis Trading, and author of the daily investment blog Notes from the Underground
“Investing and the Irrational Mind explains the psychological barriers to making good investment decisions–and more importantly how to overcome them. Koppel shows the dangers of our own habit-driven behavior, biases, and heuristics and how they lead us to violate our own investment axioms.”
–Alexander Abell, Director, BlackRock, Inc.
“Investing is fraught with uncertainty, which gives rise to psychological issues that investors ignore at their peril. Bob Koppel has written a fascinating, entertaining, and comprehensive examination of this multifaceted area of inquiry. If you invest for a living, or even if you’re just a student of the psychology of self, you will find beneficial insights in the pages of this book.”
–A. Thomas Shanks, President and CEO, Hawksbill Capital Management
About the Author
Robert Koppel is the author of numerous books on the psychology of trading, a former member of the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), a hedge fund partner and president of his own division at Rand Financial (http://randfinancial.com/main.taf?p=0). Koppel brings the CME platform to this book as he is currently developing content for their educational department. He was the senior business writer for Onmoney.com and his work has appeared in the national financial press, and featured in CNN, CNBC, and NPR.
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The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble April 14, 2011
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The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble
The Coming Deficit Debacle and How to Invest Now
Author: Russ Koesterich
ISBN: 9780071753579 / 0071753575
©2011 | 1st Edition | 256 pages | Hardback
Pub Date: MAR-11
Price: US$ 28.00
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The next economic storm and how to prepare for it—from a top decision-maker at BlackRock
An economic calamity is already looming on the horizon, and it’s going hit the U.S. on a scale equal to the recent mortgage meltdown and liquidity crisis of 2008-2009. In February, President Obama announced that the 2010 budget deficit would surpass $1.5 trillion, an amount greater than the total debt of our nation in its first 200 years of its existence. And things only get worse from here: between 2010 and 2019, America will add one trillion of additional debt every year.
In The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble, Russ Koesterich, who manages over $100 billion for the world’s largest money management company, offers compelling evidence supporting his prediction that the global economy is on the verge of more, even greater upheaval and provides his unique insight into:
- The structural weaknesses underlying the economic meltdown
- Why commodities will be so important in the next economic climate
- Likely ramifications to the real estate market
- The best stocks to buy and which ones to avoid
Today’s investing strategies will be rendered useless in the next storm’s wake. Written by one of the most qualified people in the business, The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble offers a plan for protecting your wealth and preserving the power of your savings.
Praise for The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble
“Many commentators rant about budget deficits and the country’s moral failings. Russ Koesterich calmly and objectively describes our downward economic spiral over the next 20 years and recommends the investments best suited for that journey.”
—Ron Kahn, Global Head of Research, BlackRock Scientific Active Equities, and coauthor of Active Portfolio Management
“A must-read for anyone who has ever touched currency or heard of money.”
—Vadim Zlotnikov, Chief Market Strategist, AllianceBernstein
“A useful book that underlines an essential reality: Americans will not be returning to the old normal. We must adapt to a changing world that presents us with new risks and opportunities. The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble broadens and deepens a conversation we have to have.”
—Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia Group, and author of The J Curve and The End of the Free Market
“This book gives investors practical and easy-to-follow solutions on how to protect their investments and financial future.”
—Arthur B. Laffer, founder and CEO, Laffer Associates, and author of The End of Prosperity
“A superb book. Russ Koesterich’s recommendations spanning financial and real assets are insightful, relevant, and pragmatic. Russ is among the select few veterans of the investment management profession who are able to project academic insights faithfully, offer compelling investment advice—and write a page-turner.”
—S. P. Kothari, Deputy Dean, MIT Sloan School of Management
Publicity
- Book Review on Seeking Alpha by Brenda Jubin, March 31. To read the review, please click HERE
- Article “How the National Debt Affects You” by Meg Handley on U.S.News.com, March 31. To read the article, please click HERE
- Russ Koesterich appearances on CNBC’s Closing Bell, July 22, 2010. To view the video, please click HERE
About the Author
Russ Koesterich (HOMETOWN TK) is Global Head of Investment Strategy for BlackRock Scientific Active Equities. He previously served as Senior Portfolio Manager in the US Market Neutral Group for Barclays Global Investors. Koesterich is the author of The ETF Strategist.
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Super Trader, Expanded Edition November 22, 2010
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Super Trader, Expanded Edition
Make Consistent Profits in Good and Bad Markets
Author: Van Tharp
ISBN: 9780071749084 / 007174908X
©2011 | 2nd Edition | 288 pages | Hardback
Pub Date: DEC-10
Price: US$ 28.00
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A fast-paced guide to mixing the perfect blend of psychology and strategy—from trading legend Van Tharp!
How do you transform yourself from mild-mannered investor to Super Trader? Think clearly. Plan accordingly. Commit completely. In other words, become a trader. And no one is better suited to help you make the transformation than legendary trading educator and author Van K. Tharp.
Combining the sharp insight and technical brilliance that has drawn legions of investors to his books and seminars, Tharp provides a holistic approach for becoming a successful full-time trader. His system—a meld of investing psychology and sound trading practice—is the secret to achieving optimum conditions that produce results in both bull and bear markets.
Using the lessons of Super Trader, you will approach trading as you would a small business—realistically, systematically, and enthusiastically. Drawing on his decades of experience, Tharp has created a simple plan designed to help anyone master the market. You can put this plan to use immediately in order to:
- Master the psychology of trading
- Craft a “business plan”—a working document to guide your trading
- Develop a trading system tailored for your personal needs and skills
- Create position-sizing strategies to meet your objectives
- Monitor yourself constantly to minimize mistakes
Throughout the book, Tharp asks the pertinent questions you must ask yourself about becoming a trader, being a trader, and succeeding as a trader.
The rewards that come with being a Super Trader—both financial and personal—make you feel as if you can leap small buildings in a single bound. Whatever your skill level, Tharp provides the formula for succeeding in a field where most people fail.
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About the Author
Van K. Tharp, Ph.D., is the founder and president of the Van Tharp Institute. He is regarded as an international leader among professional trading coaches and consultants. Tharp is the author of three acclaimed books published by McGraw Hill: Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, the New York Times best-seller now in its second edition, Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom, and Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading.
Tharp received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in 1975 and is a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), a Certified Master Time Line Therapist, a certified Modeler of NLP, and an Assistant Trainer of NLP. He has used his expertise in NLP to create the successful models of trading and investing upon which so much of his work is based.
He has collected more than 5,000 successful trading profiles by studying and researching individual traders and investors, including many of the top traders and investors in the world. From these studies he developed a model for successful trading and investing that other people can adopt and learn.
He has developed a five-volume Peak Performance Home Study Course, teaching the results of this ten-year study, and The Investment Psychology Inventory Profile to help people better understand their strengths and weaknesses in relation to trading or investing. He has also developed a course on How to Develop A Winning Trading System That Fits You, written a special report on money management and position sizing, published the Market Mastery newsletter, and publishes a free weekly e-newsletter, Tharp’s Thoughts, which appears on www.TraderPlanet.com.
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What Investors Really Want October 19, 2010
Posted by McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) in Highlights, Investment.Tags: behavioral finance, Business, emotion, emotions, Human Behaviour, investment, Market, money
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What Investors Really Want
Know What Drives Investor Behavior and Make Smarter Financial Decisions
Author: Meir Statman
ISBN: 9780071741651 / 0071741658
©2011 | 1st Edition | 304 pages | Hardback
Pub Date: NOV-10
Price: US$ 30.00
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Standard finance books teach how to invest with the right combinations of risk and returns. But What Investors Want? asks, why are we putting money in our portfolios? This book, using anecdotes and academic research, will answer this question with everything from hope to security to status to fear. For example, why do people furiously trade their way to the poor house when buy-and-hold makes more sense? The exhilaration that trading brings to its enthusiasts and the hope for riches that trading holds.
The new field of behavioral finance is discovering:
- People invest for emotional gratification. We want our investments to provide us with a sense of:
-Status: can come from hedge funds, Bernie Madoff—the lure of an exclusive club
-Community: think of the cult of Berkshire Hathaway. Membership feels good!
-Moral Virtue: socially responsible investing also makes people feel good - Investors make standard mistakes, also called “cognitive errors”, when investing. A few examples:
-Hindsight: bias that misleads us into thinking something was clear beforehand
-Framing: not using the right frame of reference: ie. framing the trading game as tennis played against a practice wall when it is really playing against a tennis pro
-Mental Accounting: placing money in distinctly labeled mental accounts
Statman’s message is to know thyself and understand the hidden reasons that might really explain why you buy stocks, bonds, ETFs and other financial products. What Do Investors Want? is about putting normal, flesh-and-blood people back into finance, instead of the “rational” people of standard or Efficient Markets finance and the “irrational” people of most behavioral finance.
About the Author
Meir Statman is the Glenn Klimek Professor of Finance at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University and Visiting Professor at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. His research focuses on behavioral finance. He attempts to understand how investors and managers make financial decisions and how these decisions are reflected in financial markets.
The questions he addresses include: What are the cognitive errors and emotions that influence investors? What are investor aspirations? How can financial advisors and plan sponsors help investors? What is the nature of risk and regret? How do investors form portfolios? How successful are tactical asset allocation and strategic asset allocation? What determines stock returns? What are the effects of sentiment? How successful are socially responsible investors?
Meir’s research has been published in the , the Journal of Financial Economics, the Review of Financial Studies, the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, the Financial Analysts Journal, the Journal of Portfolio Management, and many other journals. The research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Research Foundation of the CFA Institute, and the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). Meir is a member of the Editorial Board of the Financial Analysts Journal, the Advisory Board of the Journal of Portfolio Management, the Journal of Wealth Management and the Journal of Investment Consulting, an Associate Editor of the Journal of Financial Research, the Journal of Behavioral Finance, and the Journal of Investment Management and a recipient of a Batterymarch Fellowship, a William F. Sharpe Best Paper Award, a Bernstein Fabozzi/Jacobs Levy Outstanding Article Award, a Davis Ethics Award, a Moskowitz Prize for best paper on socially responsible investing, two Baker IMCA Journal Awards, and two Graham and Dodd Awards of Excellence. Meir consults with many investment companies and presents his work to academics and professionals in many forums in the U.S. and abroad.
Meir received his Ph.D. from Columbia University and his B.A. and M.B.A. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Praise for What Investors Really Want
“We all share behavioral traits that are major roadblocks to intelligent financial decisions. Bottom line: if you really want to achieve investment success, understand yourself and eliminate or minimize these traits. This book will help you do exactly that.”
– John C. Bogle, Founder, Vanguard Funds
“What Investors Really Want enables us to “post mortem” the financial decisions of ourselves and others. The book is extremely valuable for theory, as a survey of how the human animal makes financial decisions, and for the practice of making smarter financial decisions.”
–Harry M. Markowitz, Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego; winner, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
“In investing, we are often our own worst enemies. Meir Statman, an expert in behavioral finance, explains the common errors to which we are prone and helps us make smarter decisions about our investments.”
–Burton Malkiel, bestelling author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street
“A masterly review of the many pitfalls and challenges facing market participants today, written by one of the founders of the field of behavioral finance. This volume should be required reading for all investors and their financial advisors!”
–Andrew W. Lo, Harris & Harris Group Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management
“What a gem! Meir Statman is a wise and engaging teacher, and after reading his book, I will be a wiser, better, less anxious investor.”
–Don Ezra, co-chair, global consulting, Russell Investments, and co-author of Pension Fund Excellence and The Retirement Plan Solution
“The first step to good investing is always the same, ‘know thyself’. If you read this book and don’t recognize a lot of yourself in it, you’re just not paying attention!”
–Cliff Asness, founding and managing principal, AQR Capital Management LLC
“Meir Statman, a leading light of behavioral finance, shines the bright light of modern neuropsychology on all the mental demons that conspire to make you poor. He’ll make you laugh, he’ll make you cry and, best of all, he’ll improve your bottom line.”
–William Bernstein, bestselling author of The Intelligent Asset Allocator, The Four Pillars of Investing, and The Investor’s Manifesto; co-founder, Efficient Frontier Advisors
Book Review
Smarter Planet Blog: Meir Statman on What Investors Really Want, September 24, 2010
Publicity
- The San Francisco Chronicle interviewed Statman for a column on personal investing, which ran on Tuesday, November 16. Daily print circ. 223,000; 3.6 Million monthly visitors online. To read, please click HERE
- TheStreet.com interviewed Statman on Monday, November 1st for a full package – the podcast went out to subscribers on November 2nd, and the video went live on Thursday, November 4. To view, please click HERE
- BNET ran a video that included Meir discussing the pitfalls of behavioral finance. To view, please click HERE
- Forbes.com/MoneyBuilder blog cited the book in an article on understanding why we buy and sell. Went live on Oct. 26. To read, please click HERE
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Smarter Than the Street: Invest and Make Money in Any Market September 24, 2010
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Smarter Than the Street
Invest and Make Money in Any Market
Authors: Kaminsky, Gary
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174922-0
ISBN-10: 0071749225
©2011 | 1st Edition | 256 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: October 2010
Price: US$ 26.00
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Media darling, CNBC co-host of “Strategy Session” and one of the world’s most successful money managers, Gary Kaminsky, pulls back the curtain to reveal the inner workings of the stock market, and what really drives and/or stagnates economic growth, to provide investors with the proven keys to making money in any market – particularly the no-growth decade ahead.
How do savvy Wall Street investors achieve high returns even in the worst financial times? It’s one of the industry’s best-kept secrets—and now it’s yours for the taking.
Gary Kaminsky, cohost of CNBC’s “The Strategy Session”—and one of the best money managers in Wall Street’s recent history—is ready to share the secrets that have made his colleagues millions, even billions, of dollars. These simple but powerful techniques are not exclusive to Wall Street’s high rollers. With Kaminsky’s system, you will make money even in zero-growth markets. His proven formula shows you how to:
- Develop the same habits, reflexes, and practices of top market performers
- Create a proactive buy-and-sell strategy
- Beat the roller-coaster market trends—and focus on long-term returns
- Make smarter, more informed decisions—and more money!
Kaminsky brings more than two decades of experience to his low-risk, high-return system, demystifying Wall Street for novice and seasoned investors alike. Between 1999 and 2008, Kaminsky’s team at Neuberger Berman grew record-breaking returns far above the S&P benchmark. And they didn’t do it by magic. They did it by constructing a specificstrategy and sticking to it, regardless of the investing climate. It is a strategy that anyone can learn and apply, step-by-step, in any market.
With Kaminsky’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to be more disciplined and vigilant with your investments, maximizing your returns in a minimum amount of time. You’ll not only make money in most markets, but you’ll lose much less money when those around you are losing their shirts. And you’ll be able to strengthen and protect your assets—particularly in the slow-growth decade ahead—with the confidence and know-how that drives Wall Street’s smartest investors to the top of their game.
Yes, you can beat the market—when you’re Smarter Than the Street.
Endorsement
“Gary Kaminsky is one of the top money managers of the last two decades. His book is a must-read for anyone trying to make real money in the stock market!”
Nils Brous, Founding Principal, Samson Capital Advisors, LLC; Chairman, Arcoda Capital Management LP; former executive, Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts and Company (KKR)
“Want to know how the best managers and traders on Wall Street make money? Read Gary Kaminsky’s down-to-earth, money-making guide and learn the secrets of profiting in any market.”
Melissa Lee, Host, CNBC’s “Fast Money”
“A must-read! Gary Kaminsky takes the mystery out of the market with his no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners approach.”
Jeffrey Moslow, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs
Publicity
- An early look at SMARTER THAN THE STREET by Gary Kaminsky on CNBC, The Strategy Session, to view, please click HERE
- SMARTER THAN THE STREET was featured on Gary Kaminsky’s blog. To view, please click HERE
- Voted on the eWallstreeter.com as the best finacial book ever read. To read, please click HERE
- Gary Kaminsky’s video interview on TheStreet.com. To view, please click HERE
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Million Dollar Speaking
The Professional’s Guide to Building Your Platform
Authors: Weiss, Alan
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174380-8
ISBN-10: 0071743804
©2011 | 1st Edition | 352 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: October 2010
Price: US$ 22.00
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Make your move into, or improve your position in, the powerful world of professional speaking
If you think you have what it takes to speak professionally, or you’ve already been doing so with insufficient reward, now is the time to make your move.
Bestselling business author and Professional Speaking Hall of Fame member Alan Weiss offers the inside advice you need to turn your talent into a high-paying career—from honing your delivery skills to building a business. In Million Dollar Speaking, you’ll learn the critical skills of
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Weiss has packed the guide with tips, resources, helpful examples, and checklists that make it easy for you to keep a record of your progress. Whether you’re a trainer, workshop leader, or consultant, Million Dollar Speaking has what you need to get on the paid public-speaking circuit in no time.
About the Author
Alan Weiss, Ph.D. (East Greenwich, RI) runs the firm Summit Consulting Group, Inc. He typically delivers 30 keynotes a year at major conferences, and he has been a visiting faculty member at a number of universities, including Case Western Reserve University, Boston College, and Tufts. Weiss is the author of the bestseller Million Dollar Consulting. In 2006 he was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the American Press Institute, which was one of only seven awarded in the 60-year history of the association.
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How to Profit in Gold: Professional Tips and Strategies for Today’s Ultimate Safe Haven Investment July 20, 2010
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How to Profit in Gold
Professional Tips and Strategies for Today’s Ultimate Safe Haven Investment
Authors: Spall, Jonathan
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-175195-7
ISBN-10: 0071751955
©2011 | 1st Edition | 240 pages , Hardcover
Pub Date: September 2010
Price: US$ 26.95
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Don’t miss your golden opportunity for profiting in today’s hottest market!
The time is always right to invest in gold, but recent economic events have made this precious metal an ever more essential element in a properly allocated portfolio, as well as a particularly good commodity for long trading. Inside, director of commodities at Barclays Capital, Jonathan Spall, provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and answers all the questions pertaining to investing in gold, including
- Who are the major market-makers?
- How and where is gold traded?
- Why are central banks committed holders of gold?
- How is interest on gold calculated?
- Which factors most affect price fluctuations?
- How does the gold option market work?
- Should you invest in physical gold, futures, or mining shares?
You’ll also learn all the terminology regarding gold trading, plus you’ll get key information about the gold exchanges around the globe. With Investing in Gold, you will be on solid ground to correctly interpret the market and make the best investment decisions for your purposes.
About the Author
Jonathan Spall (Bishops Shortford, England) is responsible for the Barclays Capital’s commodity relationships with central banks and governments on a global basis. He has over 25 years experience in related markets including working for nine years in Asia/Pacific. He joined Barclays Capital in September 2004. Prior to his current position, he worked for ten years at Deutsche Bank, most recently as a London-based Director with responsibility for Official Sector Marketing (Commodities) and Head of Metals Marketing (Europe/Africa). He earlier worked for Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong as Head of Metals for Asia Pacific and in Sydney as a Senior Associate Director.
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Six Sigma on a Budget: Achieving More with Less Using the Principles of Six Sigma June 14, 2010
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Six Sigma on a Budget
Achieving More with Less Using the Principles of Six Sigma
Authors: Brussee, Warren
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-173675-6
ISBN-10: 0071736751
©2010 | 1st Edition | 192 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: June 2010
Price: US$ 19.95
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All the value of six sigma–Immediate results now available without the overhead!
In today’s economy, organizations need to improve quality, solve problems, and increase efficiencies on the fly—and Six Sigma has proven its worth to large and small companies around the world in all these areas. Written by a leading Six Sigma expert, Warren Brussee, Six Sigma on a Budget explains how you can use the principles of Six Sigma to see immediate results–all without expensive consultants or disruptive classes.
Exclusive features of Six Sigma on a Budget:
- Written in plain English, it delivers huge benefits to anyone who’s learned high school math and Microsoft Excel
- Can be implemented by managers or individuals without additional staff—in virtually any type of business
- Teaches all Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma skills to give you knowledge equivalent to a traditionally trained Six Sigma green belt
- Includes case studies, formulas, glossary, quick tips, and other at-a-glance aids
From the basics to more advanced strategies, the invaluable skills in Six Sigma on a Budget help you get great results with a limited investment of time and money
About the Author
Warren Brussee spent 33 years at GE as an engineer, plant manager, and engineering manager. His responsibilities included manufacturing plants in the U.S., Hungary, and China. He received his Six Sigma training at GE, but found the training and the related manuals wanting. Warren then began teaching a simplified version of Six Sigma at GE and eventually wrote several books on Six Sigma.
Warren Brussee’s current Six Sigma books, Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy and All About Six Sigma, both published by McGraw-Hill, have sold over 50,000 copies and continue to sell well. Many universities use Statistics for Six Sigma Made Easy as their primary text for teaching Six Sigma. Three such schools are: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Bridgeport School of Engineering, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Get Rich with Twitter: Harness the Power of the Twitterverse and Reach More Customers than Ever Before April 9, 2010
Posted by McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) in E-Business, Highlights.Tags: advertise, advertising, book, brand, branding, communicate, communication, competitive advantage, consumer behavior, CRM, customer, customer relationship, customers, Facebook, guerilla, Guide, How-to, Internet, Market, market research, marketing, marketing strategy, media relations, messaging, microblogging, money, multi-level, multilevel, my space, myspace, online, opt in, pr, product, product development, promotion, public relations, publicity, ROI, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, Social Networking, target market, tweet, Twitter, value, web
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Get Rich with Twitter:
Harness the Power of the Twitterverse and Reach More Customers than Ever Before
Author: Prince, Dennis L.
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163844-9
ISBN-10: 007163844X
©2010 | 1st Edition | 256 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 19.95
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Master today’s most powerful marketing tool for instant customer engagement!
Today’s customers have no patience for a long-winded marketing pitch. What they want is useful and engaging information—in 140 characters or less. The most successful campaigns these days are short, sweet, and right to the point.
Get Rich with Twitter reveals the secrets of using the most popular and fastest-growing microblogging tool to reach customers more effectively than ever before—at a fraction of the cost to you. Learn how to:
- Establish a solid foothold in the Twitterverse
- Build a following of loyal, active customers
- Craft engaging and effective messages (tweets)
- Monitor all Twitter activity concerning your business
- Develop a sure-fire viral marketing campaign
You don’t need to do a big song and dance to get customers interested in your product. Simply give them a tweet. They’ll hear you loud and clear.
About the Author
Dennis L. Prince (Rocklin, CA) is a well-recognized and long-trusted advocate for online marketers who continues in his tireless efforts to instruct, enlighten, and enable e-commerce enthusiasts as well as traditional business owners, assuring his readers’ success every step of the way. His perpetual passion for enlisting current tools and trends along with his adherence to good business practices has earned him recognition as one of the Top Ten Online Movers and Shakers by Vendio.com (formerly AuctionWatch.com). Others who cover the e-commerce industry regularly seek his insight and perspective. He has been featured in the nationally distributed Goldmine Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Access Magazine, and has also been a guest of highly rated television and radio programs such as CNBC, TechTV, BBC-Radio and C/Net Radio. He is the author of numerous books including How to Sell Anything on eBay . . . and Make a Fortune and How to Make Money with MySpace.
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