Practical analysis for investment professionals 
A concise introduction to IPOs for the uninitiated, this book is also an excellent resource for finance professors wishing to supplement investment textbooks that touch only briefly on the IPO process, professionals at the outset of their careers who contemplate moving into IPO investing, and owners of new businesses. Read more
Leave a CommentWith unprecedented changes in the foreign institutional investor quota and related rules, as well as the hint of further new policy moves by the government, the China A-Shares market is starting to attract investor interest once again. Read more
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The legacy of financial innovation was the subject of a recent panel discussion, where three leading practitioners assessed some of the most widely debated innovations of our time, including high-frequency trading, dark pools trading venues, and the Dutch auction model for initial public offerings. Read more
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Global IPO proceeds declined by 27.8% in 2012. And while last year’s sharp decline was largely attributed to weakness in China and continued fallout from the sovereign debt crisis, it also appears to be part of a longer term trend. Are we witnessing a structural market change, a secular decline, or simply a cyclical downturn that will reverse? Read more
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Our ten most-popular articles from the past year include coverage of the ever-unfolding European sovereign debt crisis, how the election cycle affects the markets, and Warren Buffett’s secret sauce. Read more
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David Larrabee, CFA, rounds up his favorite articles on equity investments from 2012. Read more
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Top posts from last month included an analysis of Warren Buffett’s winning strategy, an explanation of the relationship between the current account deficit and QE3, and an overview of Aswath Damodaran’s recent examination of value investing. Read more
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Topping the list of the most popular articles from the past month is another entry in our series on lie detection for investment professionals. Other top performers include articles on counterfactual thinking and the Manchester United IPO. Read more
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Manchester United, the acclaimed soccer club of the English Premier League, is planning to sell shares to the public in an offering to be priced August 9, 2012. While its iconic brand and loyal following are probably unsurpassed in professional sports, the valuation attached to Manchester United’s shares and the risk factors associated with ownership make this an investment to avoid, unless you are just looking for bragging rights at your local pub. Read more
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