Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis

<p>Originally published in 1973, <i>Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis</i> provides a detailed description of the London Stock Exchange and outlines both the principles and practice of finance, investment, and investment analysis. Split into four sections, the book provides critical analysis of the Stock Exchange and its functions, and the securities available to investors. It also addresses the latest developments in the field of investments and provides a detailed discussion on taxation and portfolio analysis. This book will be of interest to academics working in the field of finance and economics. </p> <p>Preface Acknowledgements <b>Part I: The Stock Exchange – History, Functions and Criticism </b>Introduction 1. The London Stock Exchange – Its History and Functions 2. The Structure and Dealing Mechanism of the London Stock Exchange 3. The New Issue Market 4. Recent Criticisms of the London Stock Exchange <b>Part II: Stock Exchange Securities and Other Investments </b>5. Fixed Interest Securities and their Characteristics 6. Variable Interest Securities 7. Investment Opportunities Outside the Stock Exchange <b>Part III: The Analysis of Investments </b>8. The Principles of Investment Analysis 9. The Information Available to an Investor 10. The Analysis of Company Accounts 11. Capital Gearing – Its Effects and Measurement 12. The Analysis of Stock Exchange Data: The Determination of Yield and Cover 13. The Analysis of Stock Exchange Data: Technical Analysis and Investment Theories 14. Recent Developments in the Field of Investment Analysis <b>Part IV: Taxation and Portfolio Analysis </b>15. The Effects of Taxation 16. The Principles of Portfolio Selection <b>Appendix </b>17. Current Developments in the Field of Taxation Policy and Disclosure in Company Accounts </p>