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What'S Behind The Numbers?: A Guide To Exposing Financial Chicanery And Avoiding Huge Losses In Your Portfolio
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Learn How To Detect Corporate Sleight Of Handand Gain The Upper Hand With Smart Investingcompanies Are Under More Pressure Than Ever To Beat By A Penny, But You Dont Need To Be A Forensic Accountant To Uncover Where The Spin Ends And The Truth Begins. With The Help Of A Powerhouse Team Of Authors, You Can Avoid Losing A Chunk Of Your Portfolio When The Next Overhyped Growth Stock Fails By Knowing Whats Behind The Numbers?Investing Experts John Del Vecchio And Tom Jacobs Mix A Potent Combination Of Earnings Quality Analysis, Longside Investing, And Shortside Portfolio Risk Management To Help You Create A Longshort Portfolio With Less Volatility And Greater Returns, While Avoiding Landmine Stocks That Will Blow A Hole In Your Financial Security.First, The Authors Explain The Practical Side Of Financial Analysis. They Demystify Widely Held Assumptions About Stock Performance, Expected Returns, Earnings Quality, And Short Sellers. Then They Comb The Financial Statements To Find The Places Where Companies Hide Poor Earnings Quality. Finally, They Provide The Value And Special Situations Investing To Pair With The Shortside Thinking And Offer A Tactical Manual For Applying What Youve Learned In The Technical, Daytoday World Of Portfolio Management.Armed With This Wealthsaving Guide, You Can Confidently Trade Based On Clear Datanot The Aggressive Accounting Tactics Companies Use To Make Their Numbers Look Better Than They Are. Better Still, It Helps You Start Protecting Yourself Right Away With: Rules For Finding Companies Playing Withrather Than Bythe Numbers Repeatable Methods For Uncovering What Companies Dont Tell You About Their Numbers Multistep Approach To Deciding When To Sell A Stock And When To Short Sell It Reliable Formulas For Determining When A Stock Will Get Hitthe Next Time A Company Goes South, You Can Be The Successful Investor Who Knew Whats Behind The Numbers?Praise For What'S Behind The Numbers?At Crazy Eddie, We Succeeded In Perpetrating Our Financial Fraud For Many Years Because Most Wall Street Analysts And Investors Took For Granted The Integrity Of Our Reported Numbers. Whats Behind The Numbers? Teaches Investors To Critically Look Under The Surface And Spot Red Flags That Could Help Them Avoid Potential Losses From Fraudulent Companies Like Crazy Eddie.Sam E. Antar, Former Crazy Eddie Cfo And Convicted Feloni Know Of No Other Book That Better Teaches The Reader How To Determine Earnings Quality At A Company, So You Can Avoid Large Losses On Stocks You Would Otherwise Own, And Score Profits By Going Short. Not Only That, This Book Teaches You How To Grow Wealth With Smallcap Stocks In A Way That Would Make Value Deity Ben Graham Proud. . . . Essential For Any Investor.Jeff Fischer, Portfolio Manager, Motley Fool Pro And Motley Fool Optionsunder [Del Vecchio And Jacobss] Tutelage, Forensic Accounting Is Reduced To Math 101. We Learn How To Employ The Metrics They Use To Expose Fi Nancial Chicanery In Companies, To Unearth The Best Short Sales, And To Protect Ourselves From Owning Those Stocks Most Likely To Blow Up And Wreak Havoc On Your Portfolio. Read Whats Behind The Numbers? So You Can Keep Your Portfolio Clear Of Ticking Stock Bombs.Jeffrey A. Hirsch, Chief Market Strategist, Magnet Fund, And Editorinchief, Stock & Commodity Traders Almanacswow! A Mustread For Anyone Who Thinks They Know How To Make Money In The Stock Markets! Del Vecchio And Jacobs Forced Me To Confront The Stark Reality Of Whats Behind The Numbers? It Isnt Pretty. . . . One Of The Best Books On Investing I Have Read In Years.Tom Meredith, Former Chief Financial Officer Of Dell Inc., Venture Capitalistthis Work Will Be A Soughtafter Reference Book Among Investment Managers And Analysts For Years To Come.Janet J. Mangano, Cfa Institutes Financial Analysts Journal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'What's Behind the Numbers?'? A: The book primarily focuses on teaching investors how to detect financial manipulation and enhance their investment strategies by understanding earnings quality and corporate financial statements.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'What's Behind the Numbers?'? A: The authors are John Del Vecchio and Tom Jacobs, both of whom are experienced investing experts with a strong background in financial analysis.
- Q: What can I learn from this book? A: Readers can learn practical financial analysis techniques, how to identify companies with poor earnings quality, rules for investing, and methods for managing portfolio risks, including short-selling strategies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner investors? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to investors of all levels, providing clear explanations and actionable insights that can help beginners understand complex financial concepts.
- Q: How many pages does 'What's Behind the Numbers?' have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding financial statements and investment strategies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a professional appearance for your bookshelf.
- Q: When was 'What's Behind the Numbers?' published? A: The book was published on September 19, 2012.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: Key features include practical rules for evaluating companies, strategies for identifying potential investment pitfalls, and a multistep approach for making informed decisions about buying or selling stocks.
- Q: Does this book provide real-world examples? A: Yes, the authors use real-world case studies and examples to illustrate their points, helping readers apply the concepts to actual investment scenarios.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for professional investors? A: Absolutely. The insights and methodologies presented in the book are beneficial for both individual and professional investors looking to enhance their analytical skills and protect their portfolios.