Equities : An Introduction to the Core Concepts

Mark Mobius is widely acknowledged as one of the world's most astute investment professionals. His work in the emerging markets has earned him numerous accolades and global recognition. In this introductory series, Dr. Mobius guides the novice investor through all aspects of the financial markets. Equities: An Introduction to the Core Concepts explains clearly how the global stock markets work, who trades them, how equities are valued, the role of various trading instruments, the importance of financial statement analysis and recent developments such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Equities: An Introduction to the Core Concepts offers a comprehensive guide on the rewards of equity ownership that will help investors make informed equity investment decisions. Highlights of the book include detailed coverage of:: the history of equities different types of risks including volatility risk, political risk, currency risk, company risk, transactional risk, and liquidity risk. techniques in selecting the right mix of equities understanding corporate behavior different types of shares and their various characteristics transferability and negotiability of equities analysis of financial statements. This insightful book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to investors and anyone interested in this burgeoning investment area.