Investment
Feature Writer: Inya Ivkovic
We read the papers each morning and tune in each evening to see which way the markets are heading or how our portfolios have fared. Still, even with such highly accessible sources of information, most investors have limited understanding of how capital markets actually work.
Learn how firms function on the microeconomic level, about the laws of supply and demand, and about efficient markets. Study the business cycle and how it impacts price levels and earnings. Watch for our articles on portfolio management theories and tools, as well as discussions on equity and fixed income evaluation models. We promise you an exciting journey into the world of capital markets and financial analysis!
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Inya Ivkovic
Jan 2, 2009
What is Wrong with Financial Bailouts?
In: Economics 101
Before the worst of the global financial and credit crisis hit, policy makers vowed to avoid doling out money and running deficits. Most have departed from their views.
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Jan 2, 2009
Likely Economic Themes of 2009
In: Economics 101
What awaits in the New Year has largely been determined by economic events of 2008. By all accounts, it is going to be a difficult and challenging year.
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Jan 2, 2009
Calendar Ratio Spreads
In: Derivatives Investing
Calendar or horizontal ratio spreads are structured by shorting either calls or puts with shorter expiries and going long on either calls or puts with longer expiries.
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Jan 1, 2009
Put Ratio Backspreads
In: Derivatives Investing
Put ratio backspreads are used when the investment bias is extremely bearish, but the trader also wishes to avoid paying a premium on a straight put option.
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Jan 1, 2009
Call Ratio Backspreads
In: Derivatives Investing
The great thing about either call or put ratio backspreads is that the return is potentially unlimited, while the assumed risk is limited to at least the premium paid.
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Jan 1, 2009
Butterfly Option Spreads
In: Derivatives Investing
Butterfly spreads are more than their pretty name. They are contract-neutral, expensive to structure, but they work in any market.
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Dec 31, 2008
Demystifying Diagonal Spreads
In: Derivatives Investing
In essence, diagonal spreads combine a vertical and horizontal spread, involving different strike prices and different expiration dates.
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Dec 31, 2008
Neutral and Bearish Horizontal Put Spreads
In: Derivatives Investing
Horizontal (calendar) put spreads are used when an investment bias is neutral in the short term, but bearish in the longer term.
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