The Alchemy of Finance: Reading the Mind of the Market by George Soros (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Alchemy of Finance by George Soros, Paul A. Volcker George Soros is unquestionably one of the most powerful and profitable investors in the world today, and his investment principles have only grown in popularity. In Alchemy of Finance, Soros reveals his innovative investment philosophies and his views of the world and world order. President of the phenomenally successful Quantum Fund, which has 4. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description New chapter by Soros on the secrets to his success along with a new Preface and Introduction. New Foreword by renowned economist Paul Volcker "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-making process of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic."—The Wall Street Journal George Soros is unquestionably one of the most powerful and profitable investors in the world today. Dubbed by BusinessWeek as "the Man who Moves Markets," Soros made a fortune competing with the British pound and remains active today in the global financial community. Now, in this special edition of the classic investment book, The Alchemy of Finance, Soros presents a theoretical and practical account of current financial trends and a new paradigm by which to understand the financial market today. This editions expanded and revised Introduction details Soross innovative investment practices along with his views of the world and world order. He also describes a new paradigm for the "theory of reflexivity" which underlies his unique investment strategies. Filled with expert advice and valuable business lessons, The Alchemy of Finance reveals the timeless principles of an investing legend. This special edition will feature a new chapter by Soros on the secrets of his success and a new Foreword by the Honorable Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. George Soros (New York, NY) is President of Soros Fund Management and Chief Investment Advisor to Quantum Fund N.V., a $12 billion international investment fund. Besides his numerous ventures in finance, Soros is also extremely active in the worlds of education, culture, and economic aid and development through his Open Society Fund and the Soros Foundation. Back Cover "An honest struggle by an independent and searching mind to break through an old and stale orthodoxy with new and meaningful insights into financial and human behavior" --Paul A. Volcker "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-making process of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic." --The Wall Street Journal "A breathtakingly brilliant book. Soros is one of the core of masters . . . who can actually begin to digest the astonishing complexity . . . of the game of finance in recent years." -- Esquire "A seminal investment book . . . it should be read, underlined, and thought about page by page, concept by idea. . . . Hes the best pure investor ever . . . probably the finest analyst of the world in our time." --Barton M. Biggs Director, BKF Capital Group, Inc. Flap "An honest struggle by an independent and searching mind to break through an old and stale orthodoxy with new and meaningful insights into financial and human behavior" --Paul A. Volcker "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-making process of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic." --The Wall Street Journal "A breathtakingly brilliant book. Soros is one of the core of masters . . . who can actually begin to digest the astonishing complexity . . . of the game of finance in recent years." -- Esquire "A seminal investment book . . . it should be read, underlined, and thought about page by page, concept by idea. . . . Hes the best pure investor ever . . . probably the finest analyst of the world in our time." --Barton M. Biggs Director, BKF Capital Group, Inc. Author Biography GEORGE SOROS is Chairman of Soros Fund Management, which serves as the principal investment advisor to the multibillion-dollar Quantum Group of Funds. Soross flagship, Quantum Fund, is recognized as the most successful investment fund ever, returning an average 31 percent annually for more than thirty years. Soros has been an important philanthropist since 1979. His charitable foundations are active in more than fifty countries and spend nearly half a billion dollars each year to support projects in education, public health, civil society development, human rights, and many other areas. Table of Contents Foreword to the New Edition by Paul A. Volcker xi Foreword to the First Edition by Paul Tudor Jones II xv New Preface xix New Introduction 1 Part One Theory 1. Reflexivity in the Stock Market 49 2. Reflexivity in the Currency Market 73 3. The Credit and Regulatory Cycle 85 Part Two Historical Perspective 4. The International Debt Problem 95 5. The Collective System of Lending 107 6. Reagans Imperial Circle 115 7. Evolution of the Banking System 123 8. The "Oligopolarization" of America 133 Part Three The Real-time Experiment 9. The Starting Point: August 1985 145 10. Phase 1: August 1985–December 1985 153 11. Control Period: January 1986–July 1986 201 12. Phase 2: July 1986–November 1986 241 13. The Conclusion: November 1986 295 Part Four Evaluation 14. The Scope for Financial Alchemy: An Evaluation of the Experiment 307 15. The Quandary of the Social Sciences 317 Part Five Prescription 16. Free Markets Versus Regulation 325 17. Toward an International Central Bank 333 18. The Paradox of Systemic Reform 351 19. The Crash of 87 355 Epilogue 371 Notes 377 Appendix 381 Review "…contains a detailed description of his trading methods and repays careful reading." (Investors Chronicle, 1st April 2005) "…these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom…" (What Investment, November 2003)"Wer genau wissen will, wie das ungarische Finanzgenie gegen das Pfund spekulierte, kommt hier voll auf seine Kosten. In seiner AlchemistenkÜche gibt George Soros fantastische Einblicke in den Entscheidungsprozess eines mit allen Wassern gewaschenen Spekulanten." (WERTPAPIERE - Das Börsenjournal, 4. Dezember 2003) Long Description Critical Praise for The Alchemy of Finance "The Alchemy of Finance joins Reminiscences of a Stock Operator as a timeless instructional guide of the marketplace." -- Paul Tudor Jones From the Foreword to the First Edition "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-making process of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic." -- The Wall Street Journal "A breathtakingly brilliant book. Soros is one of the core of masters . . . who can actually begin to digest the astonishing complexity . . . of the game of finance in recent years." -- Esquire "A seminal investment book . . . it should be read, underlined, and thought about page by page, concept by idea. . . . Hes the best pure investor ever . . . probably the finest analyst of the world in our time." -- Barton M. Biggs , Director, BKF Capital Group, Inc. Updated to include a new Preface and Introduction by Soros, and a Foreword by Paul A. Volcker George Soros is unquestionably the most powerful and profitable investor in the world today. Dubbed by BusinessWeek as "The Man Who Moves Markets," Soros once made a billion dollars by betting that the British pound would be devalued. Soros is not merely a man of finance, but a thinker to reckon with as well. In The Alchemy of Finance, this extraordinary man reveals the investment strategies that have made him "a superstar among money managers" ( The New York Times ). Review Text ??contains a detailed description of his trading methods and repays careful reading.? (Investors Chronicle, 1st April 2005) ??these updated classics are packedÂ with investment wisdom?? (What Investment, November 2003) Review Quote "...contains a detailed description of his trading methods and repays careful reading." ( Investors Chronicle , 1st April 2005) "...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." ( What Investment , November 2003) Promotional "Headline" "...contains a detailed description of his trading methods and repays careful reading." (Investors Chronicle, 1st April 2005) "...these updated classics are packed with investment wisdom..." (What Investment, November 2003) Feature In The Alchemy of Finance,George Soros reveals the strategies that have served him best over the last few decades. Presents a theoretical and practical account of current financial trends. Examines the "theory of reflexivity," which underlies Soros? unique investment strategy. Details Soros? innovative investment practices along with his views of the world and world order. Details ISBN0471445495 Author Paul A. Volcker Pages 416 Series Wiley Investment Classics (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0471445495 ISBN-13 9780471445494 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 332.6 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Subtitle Reading the Mind of the Market Edition 2nd Residence New York, NY, US Affiliation ? Short Title ALCHEMY OF FINANCE REV/E 2/E Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780471445494 UK Release Date 2003-08-19 NZ Release Date 2015-06-15 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2003-08-19 Replaces 9780471042068 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2003-08-19 AU Release Date 2003-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:1129210;

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