Books published by Bloomberg Press

A detailed look at what really happens in the front office of an investment bank and why Trading floors have always fascinated people, but few understand the role they play in the world of finance today. Though markets rise and fall every day, the drivers of those are rarely explored.

Inside the Trillion Dollar Industry That Owns Everything What do Dunkin' Donuts, J. Crew, Toys "R" Us, and Burger King have in common? They are all currently or just recently were owned, operated, and controlled by private equity firms.

This updated and expanded edition identifies the most important changes to reverse mergers since 2006: new SEC regulations, the changing nature of SPACs, and the emergence of new instruments. The book also includes a new chapter on China that is a must-read.

The Bloomberg MARKET ESSENTIALS(TM) Technical Analysis Series profiles the most popular tools and explains how to use them effectively. Chart patterns are among the earliest and still most popular tools of technical analysis. Expert technical analyst Bruce Kamich shows the ins and outs of recognizing the specific patterns that are most useful for traders to know. From major tops and bottoms to pennants, reversals, or diamonds, Chart Patterns covers them all. Chart Patterns is filled with practical advice for using patterns to trade more effectively. And with an eye to the future of charting, Kamich includes a review of the role of chaos theory and artificial intelligence.

A handy reference to understanding key economic indicators and acting on them New economic data are reported virtually every trading day. Investors, big and small, have to understand how these reports influence their investments, portfolios, and future sources of income.

Providing information on how to target, win, and retain profitable customers, this book presents an overview of the basic marketing functions - segmentation, positioning, brand building, situational analyses, and tactical planning - as they relate specifically to the financial services industry.

MANAGED FUTURES are an essential part of the investment industry. Within this arena, managed futures professionals--also known as Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs)--actively manage client assets using global futures and other derivative securities. Authors Galen Burghardt and Brian Walls--part of Newedge USA, a global multi-asset brokerage firm based out of Chicago--have extensive experience in the managed futures space, and now, with Managed Futures for Institutional Investors, they address the issues that will allow you to gain a firm understanding of this field and improve the performance of your portfolios through the use of CTAs. Divided into three comprehensive parts, the book opens with a detailed discussion of how this specific industry works. Here, everything from cash management practices and calculating a rate of return on something that has no net liquidating value is covered. You'll also gain insights on the most common vehicles for investing in CTAs, including funds, platforms, and managed accounts. Part Two, Building Blocks, offers some informative answers to the tough questions surrounding CTAs. Throughout this section, Burghardt and Walls touch on a number of topics, such as how trend following works and what active management of CTA investments really costs. Along the way, they also show how to put a CTA's drawdown experience in perspective and take a close look at how the single most important source of volatility in world financial markets affects the relationship between stock returns and CTA returns. Rounding out this in-depth look at CTAs and managed futures, Part Three, Portfolio Construction, examines how the predictability of volatility and correlation can be used to build portfolios that into the things that will help, and hinder, you in creating a well-diversified portfolio. They also show how to identify low correlation reliably and where the past, in fact, does reveal something useful about the future. Using futures as part of any actively managed portfolio is essential. This reliable guide offers a practical look at what CTAs and futures are all about, and how they can be used to evaluate and meet risk, return, and liquidity objectives.

An accessible reference that explores every aspect of the municipal bond market Until now, there has been no accessible encyclopedia, dictionary, nor guide to the world of municipal bonds.

A comprehensive guide to the continuously evolving world of securitization The Second Edition of The Securitization Markets Handbook is a valuable resource for both experienced money managers trying to put a securitization strategy into place as well as newcomers looking to acquire a broad and strong foundation in this discipline.

Completely revised and updated edition of this very popular and successful small business book The first edition of 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business was hailed by management guru and author Tom Peters as "Brilliantly researched. Brilliantly written. A gem of priceless value on almost every page. Read. Inhale. Absorb.

A simple guide to a smarter strategy for the individual investor A Wealth of Common Sense sheds a refreshing light on investing, and shows you how a simplicity-based framework can lead to better investment decisions.