Introduction to financial forecasting in investment analysis

With an emphasis on 'earnings per share' this data-oriented book covers financial forecasting, understanding financial data, strategies such as share buybacks and R&D spending, creating efficient portfolios and hedging stock holdings with financial futures

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Guerard, John B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer , c2013
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Forecasting: Its purpose and accuracy
  • 2. Regression analysis and forecasting models
  • 3. An introduction to time series modeling and forecasting
  • 4. Regression analysis and multicollinearity: two case studies
  • 5. Transfer function modeling and granger causality testing
  • 6. A case study of portfolio construction using the USER data and the Barra aegis system
  • 7. More Markowitz efficient portfolios featuring the USER data and an extension to global data and investment universes
  • 8. Forecasting world stock returns and improved asset allocation
  • 9. Summary and conclusions