"People tend to be penny wise and pound foolish and cry over spilt milk, even though we are taught to do neither. Focusing on the present at the expense of the future and basing decisions on lost value are two mistakes common to decision-making that are particularly costly in the world of finance. Behavioral Finance: What Everyone Needs to KnowR provides an overview of common shortcuts and mistakes people make in managing their finances. ..."
"For some investors, this mindset still rings true. Yet, many investors today want to make money and do good. Sustainable investing has gained considerable momentum in the last few decades."
"Are you an investor facing an obstacle you don't know how to overcome? Are you ready to invest, but not sure how to reduce your risks?There are two important things you must do to be a savvy investor: make good investment decisions and avoid costly mistakes. As important as good investments are, one bad mistake can ruin the result of all your good decisions. In the second book in The H. Kent Baker Investments Series, investing experts H ..."
"Why do people’s financial and economic preferences vary so widely? ‘Nurture’ variables such as socioeconomic factors partially explain these differences, but scientists have been discovering that ‘nature’ also plays an important role. This is the first book to bring together these scientific insights for a holistic view of the role of human biology in financial decision-making. Geneticists are now examining which genetic markers are ass ..."
"We're all human - especially when we're investing. In Investment Blunders (of the Rich and Famous) ... And What You Can Learn From Them, one of the world's leading experts on investor psychology deconstructs spectacular failures from the world's most prominent investors. They should have known better - but they invested with their hearts, not their brains. Chances are, you're making some of the same mistakes right now. John Nofsinger un ..."
"A definitive guide to the growing field of behavioral finance This reliable resource provides a comprehensive view of behavioral finance and its psychological foundations, as well as its applications to finance. Comprising contributed chapters written by distinguished authors from some of the most influential firms and universities in the world, Behavioral Finance provides a synthesis of the most essential elements of this discipli ..."
"Why do people’s financial and economic preferences vary so widely? ‘Nurture’ variables such as socioeconomic factors partially explain these differences, but scientists have been discovering that ‘nature’ also plays an important role. This is the first book to bring together these scientific insights for a holistic view of the role of human biology in financial decision-making. Geneticists are now examining which genetic markers are ass ..."
Psychology of Investing(4th Edition) (The Prentice Hall Series in Finance) by JohnR. Nofsinger Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2010 by Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-611703-2, ISBN: 0-13-611703-1
"A supplement for undergraduate and graduate Investments courses. See the decision-making process behind investments. The Psychology of Investing is the first text of its kind to delve into the fascinating subject of how psychology affects investing. Its unique coverage describes how investors actually behave, the reasons and causes of that behavior, why the behavior hurts their wealth, and what they can do about it. The fourth edition a ..."
" Corporate Governance, in its flexible, modular format, sheds light on these recent problems and scandals through a detailed explanation of the corporate governance mechanism, and the various incentives within today’s governance system, while offering potential solutions in context. Corporations and Corporate Governance; Executive Incentives; Accountants and Auditors; The Board of Directors; Investment Banks and Securities Analysts; ..."
Psychology of Investing(3rd Edition) by JohnR. Nofsinger Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2007 by Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-230234-0, ISBN: 0-13-230234-9
" This book is the first of its kind to delve into the fascinating and important subject of the psychology affecting investments. Its unique coverage describes how investors actually behave, the reasons and causes of that behavior, why the behavior hurts their wealth, and what they can do about it. Chapter topics include overconfidence, fear of regret and seeking pride, considering the past, mental accounting, forming portfolios, repres ..."
"The first of its kind, Nofsinger provides an overview of our corporate governance system in a flexible, modular format. Today, the term “corporate governance” is familiar to almost everyone. Unfortunately, its familiarity in our society comes about because of revelations of one shocking corporate scandal after another: executives caught pilfering from their firms; accountants helping companies doctor their financial numbers; analysts ..."
The Psychology of Investing(2nd Edition) CourseSmart eTextbook by JohnR. Nofsinger Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2004 by Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-143270-3, ISBN: 0-13-143270-2
" For undergraduate and graduate Investments courses. The Psychology of Investing is the first text of its kind to delve into the fascinating subject of psychology affects investing. Its unique coverage describes how investors actually behave, the reasons and causes of that behavior, why the behavior hurts their wealth, and what they can do about it. Traditional finance has focused on developing the tools which investors can us ..."
Investment Madness(1st Edition) How Psychology Affects Your Investing...And What To Do About It by JohnR. Nofsinger, D. Quinn Mills Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2001 by Pearson Education ISBN-13: 978-0-13-042200-2, ISBN: 0-13-042200-2
"Why'd you fall for that Internet stock? Why do you always seem to buy high and sell low? Why does it look like everyone else is getting rich but you? As an investor, your emotions are your biggest obstacles -- cutting your returns, and raising your risks. Drawing on the new science of behavioral finance, Investment Madness will show you how to take control of your emotions -- and maximize your profits. Nofsinger shows how to think about ..."
"The first book of its kind to delve into the fascinating and important subject of the psychology affecting investment. No other book provides this information because traditional finance focuses on developing the tools in which investors use to optimize expected return and risk. The author believes that understanding the psychology of investing is just as important as knowing the traditional investment topics. Combines behavioral knowle ..."
Investments(2nd Edition) by Mark Hirschey, JohnR. Nofsinger Paperback, 701 Pages, Published 2009 by Mcgraw Hill Higher Education ISBN-13: 978-0-07-110435-7, ISBN: 0-07-110435-6
""Investments: Analysis and Behavior, 2e" is the first textbook to integrate exciting new developments from the field of behavioural finance in a comprehensive and balanced introduction to the field of investments. Since behavioural is intertwined in all aspects of investing, this text does just that. "Investments: Analysis and Behavior" is written from a unique perspective that will provide students with knowledge of investment analytic ..."
"The first of its kind, this brief book provides an overview of our corporate governance system—a “hot topic” in the news, society, and classroom. It focuses on the various incentives within the governance system, helps explain recent problems and scandals, and puts potential solutions into context. KEY TOPICS An introductory chapter features an overview of the U.S. corporation and examines the reasons why effective corporate governance ..."
Infectious Greed(1st Edition) Restoring Confidence in America's Companies by JohnR. Nofsinger, Kenneth A. Kim Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2003 by Financial Times Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-140644-5, ISBN: 0-13-140644-2
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"Applications from today's headlines highlight examples such as Bitcoin and GameStop. With this edition, you develop your own personal investment strategies to use in your personal portfolio or in your professional job."