An edition of Equity Market: An Introduction
(2013)
Equity Market: An Introduction
by A. P. Faure
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The equity market is a prominent member of the capital market. The only other member is the long-term debt market. The money market does not feature here, but it does pair with the bond market to form the debt market. The equity market plays a significant role in the economy.
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Content
Context & Essence
Learning outcomes
Introduction
The financial system in brief
The money and bond markets in a nutshell
Essence of the equity market
Statutory backdrop to shares and share market
Equity derivatives
Summary
Bibliography
Instruments
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Ordinary shares
Preference shares
Negotiable instruments representing equity
Summary
Bibliography
Investors
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Ownership distribution
Motivation for holding equity
Statutory environment for investors
Measures of return
Other concepts of return
Risks faced in holding financial assets
Risk predisposition
Measurement of risk in the financial markets
Relationship between risk and return
Risk and return: the record
Summary
Bibliography
Primary market
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Economic function of primary market
The law, the equity exchange and listing
Motivation for listing (advantages)
Disadvantages of being listed
Listing requirements
Types of companies that list
Listed products other than shares
Methods of listing
Steps involved in a listing
The prospectus
Underwriting of a share issue
Other sources of primary issue of listed equity
Summary
Bibliography
Secondary market
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Definition
Significance of secondary market
Structure of secondary equity market
Participants in secondary market
Trading system: automated trading
Mechanics of dealing (from point of view of client)
Clearing and settlement
Cost of dealing
Equity market indices
Equity market efficiency
Summary
Bibliography
Valuation
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Balance sheet valuation approach
Discounted cash flow approach
Relative valuation approach
Equity valuation, inflation and interest rates
Summary
Bibliography
Endnotes
ID Numbers
Links outside Open Library
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| August 22, 2020 | Edited by ISBNbot2 | normalize ISBN |
| November 20, 2014 | Edited by Alice Kirk | Edited without comment. |
| October 31, 2014 | Edited by Alice Kirk | Edited without comment. |
| October 31, 2014 | Edited by Alice Kirk | Added new cover |
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