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Before Columbus's fateful voyage in 1492, no European had ever seen, much less tasted, tobacco or chocolate. Initially dismissed as dry leaves and an odd Indian drink, these two commodities came to conquer Europe on a scale unsurpassed by any other American resource or product. A fascinating story of contact, exploration, and exchange in the Atlantic world, Sacred Gifts, Profane Pleasures traces the ways in which these two goods of the Americas both changed and were changed by Europe.

Active managers persistently lag the returns of benchmarks and index funds that track them, with the excuses for underperformance recycled every year. This comprehensive book is the antidote for the active managers’ siren song. If you understand the benefits of indexing, or systematic investing, it will reinforce your commitment while increasing your knowledge. In this greatly expanded second edition, Swedroe and Berkin show you how to develop an investment plan that focuses on what risks to take, and how much of them, as well as how to build a diversified portfolio.

Kennst du das? Du siehst deine Altersvorsorge in Gefahr, willst etwas dagegen tun, fühlst Dich aber überfordert durch die Masse an komplizierten Geldanlagen und Investments. Geht es dir wie vielen Tausenden anderen, die aus niedrig verzinsten Geldanlagen raus möchten, weil die Inflation den Wert auffrisst? Du fühlst dich aber hilflos und orientierungslos, weil ein funktionierender Plan fehlt?

In The Futures, Emily Lambert, senior writer at Forbes magazine, tells us the rich and dramatic history of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade, which together comprised the original, most bustling futures market in the world. She details the emergence of the futures business as a kind of meeting place for gamblers and farmers and its subsequent transformation into a sophisticated electronic market where contracts are traded at lightning-fast speeds.

In today’s digital world, it may seem a bit old fashioned to accumulate gold, silver, platinum, and old coins. But in these uncertain times, many people are considering building a precious metals stack. Perhaps, you’re one of them. Looking around, we are confronted with ballooning government debts and deficits. BRICS aspires to be the Pied Piper leading the world toward de- dollarization. Central banks are replacing reserve assets of dollars and treasury bonds with gold causing the yellow metal to climb to record high after record high.

In 2007, a stranger-than-fiction multibillion-dollar bidding war for the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) erupted between the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Atlanta’s Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Zero-Sum Game: The Rise of the World’s Largest Derivatives Exchange takes listeners behind the scenes of this battle to tell the gripping - and often comical - story of how the historic merger between CME and CBOT almost didn’t happen.

Dieses Hörbuch lehrt die Essenz aus über vier Jahrzehnten Hedgefonds-Wissen. Es ist das einzige Hörbuch, das Sie jemals hören müssen, um in jeder Marktlage Geld zu verdienen. Dies hat beim Vermögensaufbau oberste Priorität. Hedgefonds-Legende und Ex-Milliardär Florian Homm und Portfoliomanager Moritz Hessel setzen auf "Total Return" – sprich: positive Ergebnisse unabhängig von Marktrenditen erzielen, wie sie auch bei den obersten 1 Prozent der Finanzelite zur Anwendung kommen.

Savvy investors have inflation-proofed their assets for periods of high inflation. Knowing how to measure inflation and observing the first signs of inflation is key. Investing in the right securities, secure assets, solid currencies, and good, long-term debt can help. This book details several investment strategies to prepare for inflationary periods, rock-solid asset classes, and also has a plan for the worst-case scenario of hyperinflation. Even if you've never heard of inflation in your life, you will benefit from the knowledge in this book.

Discover the hidden world of high-end watch collecting and investing with this comprehensive guide. Written by an expert in the field, this book takes you on a journey through the history, technology, and market trends of the luxury watch industry. With insider tips and insider knowledge, you'll learn how to navigate the complex and exciting world of high-end watch investment.

In this comprehensive yet easy-to-read book, Michael Fox-Rabinovitz, Managing Partner of Chartwell Capital LLC, and a successful investor with over 25 years of experience, decodes the secrets, nuances, and benefits of collectible assets. He also provides a road map on how best to leverage fractional ownership to include collectible investments in your long-term financial plan.

They were a band of outsiders unable to get jobs with New York's gilded financial establishment. They would go on to corner the world's multitrillion-dollar oil market, reaping unimaginable riches while bringing the economy to its knees. Meet the self-anointed kings of the New York Mercantile Exchange. In some ways, they are everything you would expect them to be: a secretive, members-only club of men and women who live lavish lifestyles; cavort with politicians, strippers, and celebrities; and blissfully jacked up oil prices to nearly $150 a barrel while profiting off the misery of the working class.

In Immobilien zu investieren kann für viele Menschen schwierig sein, besonders für diejenigen, die noch nie davon gehört haben. Außerdem gibt es viele Mythen und falsche Vorstellungen, die sich um Investitionen in Immobilien ranken. In diesem Buch lernen Sie die Grundlagen von Immobilieninvestitionen im Ausland kennen. Der Schwerpunkt dieses Buches liegt auf Immobilieninvestitionen, genauer gesagt auf Ferninvestitionen.

How do TV shows, vending machines, Chinese taxi companies, and a former UK prime minister point to a gold bubble that is about to burst? Many investors consider gold a "safe haven" that will shelter them from recessions, falling markets, and the depreciating value of currency. Many fail to realize, however, that investing in gold at these levels is extremely risky.

With political instability on the rise and the next financial collapse around the corner, gold begins to make headlines again! The gold and silver prices are headed to all-time highs! Precious metal stocks may be one of the most profitable and safest investments you may make during these turbulent times.

Do you want to know exactly what buying and selling silver bullion entails? This definitive eBook on silver bullion investing written by Doug West is for investors who want to enter the world of silver investing armed with all the information they need in order to succeed. The book discusses the buying power of silver. It is written in a way that easily convinces anyone who is still on the fence with regard to investing in silver bullion to make the decision by presenting facts and figures.

Cam McLellan, successful property investor, businessman, and father, shares his knowledge that allowed him the option to retire in his 30s; build a substantial residential and commercial property portfolio and a group of companies listed in seven BRW fast growth lists....

In Getting Started in Alternative Investments, a team of accomplished investment and finance experts delivers a concise and robust exploration of mainstream and alternative investments. From cryptocurrencies to streetwear, you'll learn about new opportunities for investment capturing the imagination of the latest generation of investors.

Swing Trading: How to Improve Your Day Trading and Investing Skills in Options, Stock Market and Forex with the Best Proven Strategies and Money Management will teach you everything that you need to know to start making money starting from today. While you can take up any type of trading, many people feel that swing trading is the best choice, because you hold positions in stocks or other investments over a period of time that can range from one day to a month or more to make your highest profit.

Futures 101 explains the basics of the commodity futures market and how ordinary investors trade. Examples using trivia and wit illustrate steps used trading in this financial arena that's bigger than the stock market. Listeners from 50 states and 17 countries have found the unusual writing and explanations helped them understand commodities.

Mi estimado lector, quiero ante todo darte la bienvenida, este trabajo surge ante la evidente necesidad que muchos tenemos en la vida de iniciar en el mundo del emprendimiento, y es que la verdad de esto es que muchas personas, tanto hombre como mujeres de la actualidad, estamos embargados por el deseo de salir adelante en relación a la vida financiera...