Coinciding with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency's (MIGA) twentieth anniversary, "Investing with Confidence: Understanding Political Risk Management in the 21st Century" examines key political risk issues including claims and arbitration, perspectives on pricing from the private, public and multilateral providers, as well as exploring new frontiers in sovereign wealth funds and Islamic finance. These topics are particularly relevant for today's uncertain markets, and provide important analysis and thinking from key practioners and clients. Political risk insurance is critical to maintaining flows of foreign direct investment into developing markets; this volume offers valuable insights for practitioners and investors alike.
"When it comes to personal finance, what you don't know can hurt you. Paul Winkler has successfully set out to fix that. The only mystery is why someone didn't write this book a long time ago." --CHARLIE WHEELAN, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer and Policy Fellow Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth University. correspondent for The Economist, Author of Naked Economic, The Centrist Manifesto, 10 1⁄2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said, Naked Statistics, Introduction to Public Policy "Paul Winkler has written a refreshing, interesting, and educational new book that lays the foundation for developing and maintaining an investment portfolio to meet your own personal goals. Because developing and maintaining such a portfolio is not easy and will require a great deal of behavioral discipline on your part over the years, it is important to follow Paul's advice to do this by working with a qualified financial coach and using the process map he provides in the book rather than trying to do it by yourself." --R.Lyman Ott, Ph.D Statistics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Senior Vice President Business Process Improvement and Biometrics, Merrell-National laboratories "Do you want peace of mind with your investing strategy and desire escape from the all-too- common 'Investor's Dilemma?' With the knowledge of a financial markets expert and skill of a master teacher, Paul Winkler demystifies the world of Wall Street in a manner that can both empower and bring comfort to every investor." --James Hiatt Associate Vice President for Academic Programs / Dean, Skinner School of Business & Technology / Professor, Business Trevecca Nazarene University Paul Winkler is The Investor Coach, helping investors achieve peace of mind through intelligent investing. In his book, Paul discusses: Four investing myths that Wall Street wants you to believe. The solution to break the cycle of fearful investing. Industry marketing strategies to watch for that mislead investors. How to see through the rhetoric and invest with confidence, no matter the economic climate! Paul Winkler (ChFC(R), RFC(R), CLU(R), LUTCF, CASL(R), AAMS(R), RICP) is the president and founder of Paul Winkler, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Paul began his career in the financial services industry in 1989 and has been published extensively in both industry and non- industry publications. He is the host of the long-running "Investor Coaching Show" on Supertalk 99.7 WWTN, which can also be found as a podcast on iTunes. For more information and to watch Paul's "2-minute drills"--educational videos on investment topics, 2 minutes at a time--please visit us at: www.paulwinkler.com
If you invested $10,000 in Apple in January 2006, you would have increased your profit an additional 10.8% by using the techniques in this book rather than "Buy and Hold." That is an additional $10,100. In the same time frame, you would have increased by 42% in Google and 135% in Buffalo Wild Wings. This book explains how to identify great companies, purchase stock at a discount in those companies, and accelerate wealth-building over time.
Investing in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies (9781119293415) was previously published as Investing in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies (9781118411230). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. The easy way to make sense of investing when you're just starting out Today's 20- and 30-somethings have witnessed a miserable investment market during most, if not all, of their adult lives. But going forward, the opposite is more likely to be true. In order to build a retirement portfolio that is capable of covering expenses in your golden years, it is necessary to start saving and investing while you are young. Investing in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies offers investment advice for taking the first steps as you star out on your own earning a livable income. Investing in your 20s & 30s For Dummies cuts to the chase by providing emerging professionals, like yourself, the targeted investment advice that you need to establish your own unique investment style. Covering everything from evaluating assets and managing risk to demystifying what the phrase "diversifying your portfolio" really means, this guide offers expert investment advice that you shouldn't be without. Helps you determine your investment timeline and goals Offers plain-English explanations of investment lingo Includes tips for investing while having debt Guidance on where and when to seek investment advice If you're in your 20s or 30s, the sooner you're investing, the more time you have to compound your returns and grow your portfolio. So what are you waiting for?
From analyzing potential properties to effectively managing your listings, this book is your one-stop resource for making a profit with short-term rentals! Airbnb, Vrbo, and other listing services have become massively popular in recent years--why not tap into the goldmine? Whether you're new to real estate investing or you want to add a new strategy to your growing portfolio, vacation rentals can be an extremely lucrative way to add an extra income stream--but only if you acquire and manage your properties correctly. Traditional rental properties are a great way to create wealth, but short-term rentals can bring in five times more cash flow than their long-term rental counterparts. Avery Carl, CEO and Founder of the Short Term Shop, will show you how to identify, acquire, and manage a short-term rental from anywhere in the country, plus how to avoid common pitfalls and overcome limitations that keep many would-be investors from ever getting started! In this book, you'll learn how to: Identify the best markets for short-term rental investing Analyze the potential income and profitability of a short-term rental property Self-manage a short-term rental right from your smartphone Build a local boots-on-the-ground team for an out-of-state investment Automate your self-management systems Use the income from short-term rentals to scale your investment portfolio
Planning, constructing and managing a multi-asset portfolio A multi-asset investment management approach provides diversification benefits, enhances risk-adjusted returns and enables a portfolio to be tailored to a wide range of investing objectives, whether these are generating returns or income, or matching liabilities. This book is divided into four parts that follow the four stages of the multi-asset investment management process: 1. Establishing objectives: Defining the return objectives, risk objectives and investment constraints of a portfolio. 2. Setting an investment strategy: Setting a plan to achieve investment objectives by thinking about long-term strategic asset allocation, combining asset classes and optimisation to derive the most efficient asset allocation. 3. Implementing a solution: Turning the investment strategy into a portfolio using short-term tactical asset allocation, investment selection and risk management. This section includes examples of investment strategies. 4. Reviewing: Evaluating the performance of a portfolio by examining results, risk, portfolio positioning and the economic environment. By dividing the multi-asset investment process into these well-defined stages, Yoram Lustig guides the reader through the various decisions that have to be made and actions that have to be taken. He builds carefully from defining investment objectives, formulating an investment strategy and the steps of selecting investments, leading to constructing and managing multi-asset portfolios. At each stage the considerations and strategies to be undertaken are detailed, and the description of the process is supported with relevant financial theory as well as practical, real-life examples. 'Multi-asset Investing' is an essential handbook for the modern approach to investment portfolio management.
Is insecurity robbing you of life's fullness? You can understand and overcome the fears that limit you. And you can build the confidence you need to reach your personal and professional goals. 30 Days to a Stronger, More Confident You uses biblical and present-day examples to help you discover the secrets to bold and fearless living at home, at work, and at play. Strategies such as resting in God's Word, resisting intimidation, and remembering past victories provide an effective plan of attack on self-doubt. You'll also learn how to value individuality establish boundaries conquer perfectionism empower others embrace success Through Scripture-based principles, heart-searching personal challenges, and healing prayers and affirmations, you will discover the path to a more successful you.
Douglas uncovers the underlying reasons for lack of consistency and helps traders overcome the ingrained mental habits that cost them money. He takes on the myths of the market and exposes them one by one teaching traders to look beyond random outcomes, to understand the true realities of risk, and to be comfortable with the "probabilities" of market movement that governs all market speculation.
Get yourself going on a transformative journey with the first book in Earl Nightingale’s The Strangest Secret Series! 30 Days to Self-Confidence: A Guide to Stop Doubting Yourself and Start Succeeding is a compact and powerful book aimed at individuals who seek to break free from the frustrating cycle of self-doubt and embrace a life brimming with confidence and success. Structured as a 30-day program, Nightingale's book offers readers daily insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories that motivate and educate. Each chapter is designed to build a comprehensive pathway towards achieving unwavering self-confidence. Created from his famous radio programs in the 1950’s, Nightingale, renowned for his profound insights and life-altering teachings in The Strangest Secret, brings his wisdom and experience to this newly created and packaged series. The timeless wisdom inside includes: -Real-world techniques for overcoming fear, anxiety, and the habit of self-doubt. - Inspirational anecdotes from individuals who transformed their lives through self-confidence. -Unique and empowering activities designed to reinforce self-belief and positive thinking. -Expert Guidance: Nightingale's insightful commentary, drawn from his illustrious career as a motivational radio speaker and author. 30 Days to Self-Confidence is more than just a book; it's a companion on your journey towards a more confident and successful you.
Investment decision making is hard, even for the very wealthy. This book takes you through an easy to master, systematic approach to investment decision making.
