This E-Book is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the world of equity and stock markets. It starts with the basics, introducing variable income assets and indices, and delves into the mechanics and objectives of equity markets, including the processes behind a company going public.
The second chapter expands on the stock market, defining key terms and players, and exploring the intricacies of trading operations, from order types to the execution and settlement process, as well as discussing public offerings, stock splits, and other stock market operations.
The third chapter aims to provide a deeper understanding of industry life cycles, analyzing sectors and macro factors, and giving insights into financial statement factors and corporate strategy for valuation purposes.
In the following chapter, the focus shifts to understanding company specifics, such as historical financial results and segmental information, and considerations like inventories, debtors, creditors, and depreciation methods.
Stock valuation models form the crux of the fifth chapter, where it examines dividend discount models, free cash flow, and relative valuation methods, equipping readers with the tools to evaluate stock prices critically.
The manual concludes with solutions to self-assessment questions and a bibliography, making it an educational resource for those seeking a foundational understanding as well as practical skills in equity valuation and stock market analysis.
EFFAS is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1962. Its goal is to set the requirement standards for investment professionals, to act as a think tank and centre for discussion and be a European reference in Training & Qualifications.
EFFAS is the umbrella organisation of 14 national societies in Europe. It represents more than 16,000 Financial Analysts, Asset Managers, Pension Fund Managers, Corporate Finance Specialists, Risk Managers, Treasurers and other professional profiles in the investment professions.
Equity Finance Wirtschaft Manual CEFA EFFAS