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  | | The Savvy Investor's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls, Frauds, and Scams by H. Kent Baker, John R. Nofsinger, Vesa Puttonen Paperback, 222 Pages, Published 2020 by Emerald Publishing Limited ISBN-13: 978-1-78973-562-8, ISBN: 1-78973-562-9 "Are you an investor facing an obstacle you don't know how to overcome? Are you ready to invest, but not sure how to reduce your risks?There are two important things you must do to be a savvy investor: make good investment decisions and avoid costly mistakes. As important as good investments are, one bad mistake can ruin the result of all your good decisions. In the second book in The H. Kent Baker Investments Series, investing experts H ..." |
 | | Wiley Finance Ser. Equity Markets, Valuation, and Analysis by H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck, Halil Kiymaz Hardcover, 448 Pages, Published 2020 by John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-119-63293-1, ISBN: 1-119-63293-5 "Sharpen your understanding of the financial markets with this incisive volume Equity Markets, Valuation, and Analysis brings together many of the leading practitioner and academic voices in finance to produce a comprehensive and empirical ..." |
 | | The Savvy Investor's Guide to Building Wealth Through Traditional Investments by H. Kent Baker, John R. Nofsinger, Andrew C. Spieler Paperback, 222 Pages, Published 2020 by Emerald Pub Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-83909-611-2, ISBN: 1-83909-611-X "Would you like to be a millionaire? If you're like most people, your answer is "yes". But unlike popular opinion, this goal is not beyond your reach. Building wealth is more common sense than secret formula. You need to invest wisely.  This easy-to-read guide focuses on traditional investments - stocks, bonds, and cash or cash equivalents. Stocks and bonds are the heartbeat of Wall Street. Finance experts H. Kent Baker, John R. Nofsin ..." |
 | | Behavioral Finance(Reprint) What Everyone Needs to Know by H. Kent Baker, John R. Nofsinger, Greg Filbeck, University Professor Of Finance, American University Baker Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2019 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-086873-4, ISBN: 0-19-086873-2 "People tend to be penny wise and pound foolish and cry over spilt milk, even though we are taught to do neither. Focusing on the present at the expense of the future and basing decisions on lost value are two mistakes common to decision-making that are particularly costly in the world of finance. Behavioral Finance: What Everyone Needs to KnowR provides an overview of common shortcuts and mistakes people make in managing their finances. ..." |
 | | Investor Behavior(1st Edition) The Psychology of Financial Planning and Investing (Wiley Finance) by H. Kent Baker, Victor Ricciardi Hardcover, 640 Pages, Published 2014 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-1-118-49298-7, ISBN: 1-118-49298-6 "WINNER, Business: Personal Finance/Investing, 2015 USA Best Book AwardsFINALIST, Business: Reference, 2015 USA Best Book AwardsInvestor" Behavior" provides readers with a comprehensive understanding and the latest research in the area of behavioral finance and investor decision making. Blending contributions from noted academics and experienced practitioners, this 30-chapter book will provide investment professionals with insights on ho ..." |
 | | Alternative Investments(1st Edition) Instruments, Performance, Benchmarks and Strategies (Robert W. Kolb Series) by H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck Hardcover, 648 Pages, Published 2013 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-1-118-24112-7, ISBN: 1-118-24112-6 "A comprehensive guide to alternative investments that reveals today′s latest research and strategies Historically low interest rates and bear markets in world stock markets have generated intense interest in alternative investments. With returns in traditional investment vehicles relatively low, many professional investors view alternative investments as a means of meeting their return objectives. Alternative Investments: Instruments, ..." |
 | | Sustainable Investing What Everyone Needs to Know (What Everyone Needs To KnowRG) : by H. Kent Baker, John R. Nofsinger, Hunter M. Holzhauer, Harold Kent Baker, American University Paperback, Published 2022 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-764378-5, ISBN: 0-19-764378-7 "For some investors, this mindset still rings true. Yet, many investors today want to make money and do good. Sustainable investing has gained considerable momentum in the last few decades." |
 | | International Finance(1st Edition) A Survey by H. Kent Baker, Leigh A. Riddick, Oxford University Press Hardcover, 704 Pages, Published 2012 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-975465-6, ISBN: 0-19-975465-9 "Understanding the current state of affairs and tools available in the study of international finance is increasingly important as few areas in finance can be divorced completely from international issues. International Finance reflects the new diversity of interest in international finance by bringing together a set of chapters that summarizes and synthesizes developments to date in the many and varied areas that are now viewed as havin ..." |
 | | Private Real Estate Markets and Investments(1st Edition) (Financial Markets and Investments) by H. Kent Baker, Peter Chinloy Hardcover, 312 Pages, Published 2014 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-938875-2, ISBN: 0-19-938875-X "This book provides an overview of private real estate markets and investments. The 14 chapters are divided into three sections for conventional and alternative real estate investments and regulatory issues. Conventional investable real assets examined are retail spaces, apartments, offices, and industrial facilities owned by corporate entities. Alternative real estate assets are uniquely and extensively addressed. These include healthc ..." |
 | | Capital Budgeting Valuation(1st Edition) Financial Analysis for Today's Investment Projects (Robert W. Kolb Series) by H. Kent Baker, Philip English Hardcover, 528 Pages, Published 2011 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-470-56950-4, ISBN: 0-470-56950-6 "An essential guide to valuation techniques and financial analysis With the collapse of the economy and financial systems, many institutions are reevaluating what they are willing to spend money on. Project valuation is key to both cost effectiveness measures and shareholder value. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive examination of critical capital budgeting topics. Coverage extends from discussing basic conc ..." |
 | | Hedge Funds(1st Edition) Structure, Strategies, and Performance (Financial Markets and Investments) by H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck Hardcover, 696 Pages, Published 2017 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-060737-1, ISBN: 0-19-060737-8 "Hedge Funds: Structure, Strategies, and Performance provides a synthesis of the theoretical and empirical literature on this intriguing, complex, and frequently misunderstood topic. The book dispels some common misconceptions of hedge funds, showing that they are not a monolithic asset class but pursue highly diverse strategies. Furthermore, not all hedge funds are unusually risky, excessively leveraged, invest only in illiquid asses, ..." |
 | | The Emerald Handbook of Blockchain for Business by H. Kent Baker, Ehsan Nikbakht, Sean Stein Smith 487 Pages, Published 2021 by Emerald Group Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-83982-200-1, ISBN: 1-83982-200-7 "H. Kent Baker, Ehsan Nikbakht, Sean Stein Smith. Chapter. 19. Blockchain. Applications. in. Real. Estate. Joshua. Harris. and. Ehsan. Nikbakht. Kewords Blockchain; real estate; mortgage proesses; title insurance; closings; underwriting loans; ..." |
 | | Navigating the Investment Minefield A Practical Guide to Avoiding Mistakes, Biases, and Traps by H. Kent Baker, Vesa Puttonen Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 2019 by Emerald Publishing Limited ISBN-13: 978-1-78769-056-1, ISBN: 1-78769-056-3 "When you think about investing, what words come to mind? Overwhelming? Intimidating? Scary? Investors face a vast array of investment options vying for their business. They are aware that some of those providing these "opportunities" seek to take advantage of them. And although most investors realize they are fallible, they often have no clear idea why or what they can do about it. So what chance do less savvy investors have navigating ..." |
 | | Behavioral Finance What Everyone Needs to Know® by H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck, John R. Nofsinger 256 Pages, Published 2019 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-086875-8, ISBN: 0-19-086875-9 "3 Dimitris Christelis, Tullio Jappelli, and Mario Padula. 2010. “Cognitive Abilities and Portfolio Choice.” European Economic Review 54:1, 18‒38. 4 Daniel Kahneman. 2001. Thinking, Fast and Slow. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux." |
 | | Investment Traps Exposed Navigating Investor Mistakes and Behavioral Biases by H. Kent Baker, Vesa Puttonen 448 Pages, Published 2017 by Emerald Group Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-78714-721-8, ISBN: 1-78714-721-5 "Wikipedia. (2015). Financial literacy. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Financial literacy 4. Goodkind, N. ... Retrieved from http://guides.wsj.com/ personal-finance/managing-your-money/how-to-choose-a-financial-planner/tab/ print/ 10. ... Retrieved from http://moneyoverS5.about.com/od/finding qualifiedadvisors/tp/bestfinancialadvisor.htm 11. ... The Washington Post, Business, March 27, pp." |
 | | Financial Behavior Players, Services, Products, and Markets by H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck, Victor Ricciardi 608 Pages, Published 2017 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-027000-1, ISBN: 0-19-027000-4 "Retirement Planning Counselor, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Retirement Income Certified Professional. ... He co-authored Applications in Financial Planning II, and edited McGill's Life Insurance, 10th Edition, Essentials of Life Insurance Products, 4th Edition, Essentials of Disability Income Insurance, 4th Edition, and Financial Services Overview: FP99 Financial Services ... Professor Cummings received a PhD in perso ..." |
 | | Hedge Funds Structure, Strategies, and Performance by H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck 704 Pages, Published 2017 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-060739-5, ISBN: 0-19-060739-4 "... to increase their allocation to hedge funds in the short and long term. 2. Explain differences between the four new approaches to growth discussed in the chapter. 3. Explain why smaller and larger hedge funds generally have different risk and return objectives. 4. Provide an example of a liquid alternative and discuss why an investor would want to buy it. References Agarwal, Monty. 2009. The Future of Hedge Fund Investing: A Re ..." |
 | | Private Equity Opportunities and Risks by H. Kent Baker, Greg Filbeck, Halil Kiymaz 480 Pages, Published 2015 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-024973-1, ISBN: 0-19-024973-0 "Yet, the crisis revealed that some of the restrictive assumptions of the CAPM do not apply to PE investments. First, no market prices exist for true PE. Due to the lack of a market trading platform, managers determine their valuation. Investors can get price information by using proxies such as recently introduced indexes or public stock offerings made by the GPs. These proxies tend to perform poorly during a crisis (Vaillancourt 2 ..." |
 | | Robert W. Kolb Ser. Socially Responsible Finance and Investing : Financial Institutions, Corporations, Investors, and Activists by John R. Nofsinger, H. Kent Baker 528 Pages, Published 2012 by John Wiley & Sons ISBN-13: 978-1-118-23701-4, ISBN: 1-118-23701-3 "Strategic theories of CSR (McWilliams, Siegel, and Wright 2006) assert that a company's social practices are ... companies compete for socially responsible customers by explicitly linking their social contribution to product sales. ... Waddock and Graves (1997) find that corporate social performance (CSP) and corporate financial performance (CFP) are positively related, ... the capabilities of social actors are assessed by certific ..." |
 | | Understanding Financial Management A Practical Guide by H. Kent Baker, Gary Powell 504 Pages, Published 2009 by John Wiley & Sons ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-5191-7, ISBN: 1-4051-5191-9 "Current finance theory suggests that the required rate of return should be adjusted only for risks that cannot be readily diversified away by the shareholders . If the firm's shareholders have well-diversified portfolios, justification exists for using market risk. The portfolios of many shareholders, however, may not meet the criterion of full diversification. Market risk, as reflected in the project's beta, is not specific to the ..." |
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