Global Convertible Investing: The Gabelli Way

By Hart Woodson

Book Overview

"Global Convertible Investing" ist eine verständlich geschriebene Einführung zum Thema wandelbare Wertpapiere. Das Buch eignet sich sowohl für Anfänger als auch für fortgeschrittene Leser. Es behandelt die Grundlagen wandelbarer Wertpapiere, ihre Preisbildung, Bewertung und Arbitrage sowie spezielle Aspekte dieses Marktbereiches. Autor Hartswell Woodson erklärt hier Schritt für Schritt, was wandelbare Wertpapiere sind, wie man sie bewertet, wie man diejenigen mit Gewinnpotential erkennt und wann man sich absichern sollte. Diskutiert werden u.a. bewährte Ansätze und einzigartige Bewertungsmethoden der Gabelli Asset Management - einem führenden Unternehmen der Branche - sowie speziell von Gabelli entwickelte Methoden zur Optionstheorie und zu Hedgingtechniken, die dem Handel mit wandelbaren Wertpapieren eine neue Dimension verleihen.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471209821
• ISBN13: 9780471209829
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

a timely overview

I have recently re-read this comprehensive discussion and explanation of the use and importance of convertibles in the global arena. I would be interested in Mr. Woodson's exploration of the present issues and values of derivatives - especially at this time in our economic history! He writes concisely and understandably .

Convertible tour de force

Quite a few books have been written about the specialized subject of convertible securities, but Hart Woodson has distinguished himself by writing a comprehensive book that includes all of the latest types of convertible securities as well as the latest strategies--in plain language that a beginner could comprehend, and with sophisticated equations included for the sophisticated quant. Better still, the book is not simply an ad for convertibles nor for his employer, Gabelli Asset Management. The pitfalls as well as the potentials are described. Hart can write. Hart has broad experience. He puts it all together in this practical book.

comprehensive book that's great for any knowledge level

This book is a fantastic resource for investors who are new to convertibles, convertible experts and everyone in between. It provides a great breadth of topics as well as a perfect amount of depth. It covers the full range of convertible products, the theory behind them and convertible investing strategies. I'll be keeping this book handy.

learn convertibles the easy way

Hart Woodson has put together an easy to understand guide to convertibles. The book covers all aspects for hedge funds to outright purchasers of the product on a global basis. In depth enough for the seasoned professional and yet basic enough for those trying to understand convertibles for the first time.

The basics laid out

An excellent explication of convertible bond investing, terminology and theory. If the current market environment is making you jittery about owning stocks, convertible bonds deserve some consideration.