I’m doing a lot of research on derivatives markets for the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Options Trading, and it is fascinating how many different derivatives products are out there on an almost endless number of underlying assets and securities. One of the great experiments was the Chicago Climate Exchange. The Chicago Climate Exchange was founded… [Read More]
I’ve been receiving a lot of press releases from different socially responsible money managers and research firms, filled with lots of enthusiasm about the new year. And you know what? I think they are on to something, and here’s why: First, the stock market in general is up. That will bring in some investors who… [Read More]
Last week, I spoke at a meeting of the Chicago chapter of Women Advancing Microfinance along with Caroline Allen of Creation Investments. Here’s a recap of my speech: Essentially, we can think of social investing two ways. One is finding investments for people who want to invest socially, and the other is improving the environment,… [Read More]
Hedge Funds for Dummies, 2e
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Day Trading for Dummies, 5e
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