Introduction to Securitization outlines the basics of securitization, addressing applications for this technology to mortgages, collateralized debt obligations, future flows, credit cards, and auto loans. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the topic based on the experience they have gathered through years of interaction with practitioners and graduate students around the world. The authors offer coverage of such key topics as: structuring agency MBS deals and nonagenc...

Credit derivatives as a financial tool has been growing exponentially from almost nothing more than seven years ago to approximately US$5 trillion deals completed by end of 2005. This indicates the growing importance of credit derivatives in the financial sector and how widely it is being used these days by banks globally. It is also being increasingly used as a device of synthetic securitisation. This significant market trend underscores the need for a book of such a nature.Kothari...

The book covers a wide array of rhythmic phenomena in plants, ranging from diurnal and circadian rhythms to underexplored topics such as rhizomicrobiome and algae rhythms. It also includes contemporary molecular biology topics, such as clock genes, photoreceptors, and hormonal pathways. The book connects plant rhythms to agricultural applications, such as controlled environment farming and crop optimization. These practical insights make it valuable for applied plant science professionals....

Access the unprecedented potential of bond investing!Bonds have come a long way in recent years. No longer just a relatively safe and secure investment, bonds now offer the potential for capital appreciation in addition to interest income. All About Bonds, Bond Mutual Funds, and Bond ETFs is the key to understanding both traditional and new types of bond investments.This detailed but accessible introduction covers everything from basic bond charact...

One of the most widely read books among active option traders around the world, Option Volatility & Pricing has been completely updated to reflect the most current developments and trends in option products and trading strategies.Featuring:Pricing modelsVolatility considerationsBasic and advanced trading strategiesRisk management techniquesAnd more!Written in a clear, easy-to-understand fashion, Optio...

QUESTIONS about STATEMENTS? Find All the Answers Here!Are you considering buying a small business? Do you want to invest in a Fortune 500 company? Are you trying to sell your own business? Balance sheets and income statements are essential to helping you make informed decisions regarding important business transactions. But unless you're an accountant, these documents can be intimidating hodgepodges of columns, rows, and numbers. Don't fret. Financial Statement...

FINANCEFinancial managers and investment professionals need a solid foundation in finance principles and applications in order to make the best decisions in today's ever-changing financial world. Written by the experienced author team of Frank Fabozzi and Pamela Peterson Drake, Finance examines the essential elements of this discipline and makes them understandable to a wide array of individuals, from seasoned professionals looking to fine-tune their finan...

The most up-to-date and all encompassing guide to investing in today's marketsFrom Forbes and the CFA Institute-two of the most highly respected and recognized names in the investment industry-The Forbes/CFA Institute Investment Course is an interactive roadmap to investing in today's challenging stock markets. From building capital and asset allocation and diversification to choosing a broker and reading a financial statement, The Forbes/CFA Institute...

Everything on Treasuries, munis, bond funds, and more!The bond buyer’s answer book—updated for the new economy“As in the first two editions, this third edition of The Bond Boo continues to be the ideal reference for the individual investor. It has all the necessary details, well explained and illustrated without excessive mathematics. In addition to providing this essential content, it is extremely well written.”—James B. ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are revolutionizing the investment industry. From their introduction in 1993, ETFs have expanded exponentially over the past fifteen years. You, as an informed investor, need to know what makes ETFs unique, how they work, and which funds may help you achieve your financial goals. The updated edition provides the most current look at the ETF market, where the number of funds has doubled since the book first published in December 2007. A huge number of bonds fund...

Accounting as easy as 1-2-3!Do you know the difference between FIFO and LIFO? Can you use the word dilutive in a sentence? Does the phrase "amortization of bond premiums" mean anything to you? No one said the journey to becoming a CPA is easy--but with Intermediate Accounting DeMYSTiFieD as your travel companion, you're guaranteed a smooth ride.An easy-to-use self-teaching guide that reviews and expands upon core Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),

Investing in a secure financial future.Every investor must understand the complex bond market—and how it’s affected by the existing economic environment. This invaluable volume explains all bond basics without the confusing jargon, providing information on Treasury notes, high yield junk bonds, tax-free municipals, US saving bonds and other tax-free varieties, and much more.—Seasoned financial writer and pocket-sized format for quick reference.