All IFRS-Compliant Statements Are Not Equal
This article considers the global and domestic position on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) convergence and the anticipated changes to standard setting.
Accounting / Finance / Investing
Learning to Love Financial Market Barbarians
An examination of the important role of traders, urging caution in calling for new regulations when financial markets undergo disruptions.
Is Managed Futures an Asset Class?
A study of various commodity asset pricing models, which show inherent shortcomings when analyzing the commodity futures markets.
Will the Sub-Prime Meltdown Burst the Housing Bubble?
The end of the housing boom may substantially slow economic growth by reducing consumer spending and deflating consumer confidence.
Benefits of International Portfolio Diversification
Knowing the correlations between the returns of various national markets is important for the process of allocating investments among these markets.
SEC Quest to Regulate Hedge Funds Hits Speed Bump
Chairman Cox’s testimony and subsequent SEC press releases make it clear that the Goldstein decision will only be a short reprieve for hedge funds.
Seasonality and the Stock Market
Contrary to popular opinion, it may not be an advantage to hold stocks for long periods and not worry about market declines along the way.
Whither Now Dow?
This article also estimates what portion of the Dow is economically driven and what portion is not explained by economic forces.
The Link Between Price and Profit Margin in a Global Market
In spite of fluctuations in the exchange rate of the dollar against foreign currencies, there are ways to hedge business exposure and uncertainty.
Presidential Elections and Stock Market Cycles
This article attempts to address the timely relationship between politics and stock market behavior.
Main Street and Hedging
If a “Main Street” investor wants to hedge against an unanticipated event, there are some options, including a synthetic hedge portfolio.
Hedging Strategies for Uncertain Times
It is important to understand the nature of alternative investment strategies and their risks before considering any action.
Special Purpose Entities
Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) have a useful role in business financing, but there must be transparency, and all parties must understand the risks.
Recognize the True Cost of Compensation
Compensation options are a cost to the firm and need to be expensed if financial statements are to reflect the true value of the firm.
Predicting Bankruptcy in the WorldCom Age
Knowing how to determine the credit-worthiness of your customers may help save your business.