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Description of New Market Mavericks

New Market Mavericks is a fresh approach to the investment industry, demonstrating how to make money by analysing methods and practices used by those that prospered in the bear market of 2000. Geoff Cutmore of CNBC′s award winning Squawkbox programme provides in–depth insight into the practices and methods of successful individuals in four major areas of investment – technical analysis, historical analysis, hedge funds and fund of funds management. Cutmore′s experience in the financial industry has demonstrated that in most instances, success in trading is about more than just technique; it is also useful to explore something of the individual′s background and motivation. Through case studies and analysis, this book shows techniques designed to succeed in today’s uncertain equity market environment. It demonstrates ways of making money while other investors are following the crowd. Some of the subjects will be familiar names in European financial circles, others less well known; but all are convinced they have the right approach for making money in bull or bear markets. New Market Mavericks includes: Detailed case studies Experience based techniques The right trading psychology Bear market strategies Understanding asset allocation Historical market perspectives

Title Information

ISBN:

9780470870464

Pages:

248 pages

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

18154

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

24/09/2004

Edition:

1st Edition

Press and Industry Reviews

"Through the biggest equity bubble and bear market in a generation Geoff Cutmore has been a pivotal commentator on these unfolding events in his role as main anchorman for CNBC Europe's award winning business breakfast programme Squawk Box.

In this book Geoff provides a fascinating insight into some of the leading characters in the investment industry and how their alternative investment styles have worked during the biggest bear market in a generation. It is essential reading for all those people who have an interest in investment and can help investors understand some of the different investment approaches which have evolved during this tumultuous period."
- Nigel Bolton, Head of European Equities, Scottish Widows Investment Partnership

"Is the bear market in stocks over or are we in for many more tough years, and what does that mean for our hard-earned pension portfolios? By talking to some of the great original thinkers in investing, Geoff skillfully draws out some fascinating answers. An absolute pleasure to read!"
- Bob McKee, Chief Economist, Independent Strategy, London-based global investment consult

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About Geoff Cutmore

Geoff Cutmore anchors CNBC Europe’s award winning flagship Squawkbox programme. With over a decade in financial journalism, Cutmore has followed the world’s markets for CNBC from London and Hong Kong. Before CNBC he broadcast on location from world changing events like the Russian coup and South Africa’s first multi–racial election. He is married with a daughter, to whom he hopes to impart the wonders of compound interest and deep–value stock selection.

Contents of New Market Mavericks

Preface
Acknowledgements

Part I: THE HEDGE FUND MANAGERS

1. Hugh Hendry: The Antithesis of the Past
2. Michael Browne: European Value Stocks
3. David Murrin: Trading the Roadmap
4. Philip Manduca: The Coming Crisis


Part II: TECHNICAL TRADERS

5. Chris Locke: Elliott Wave and the Planets
6. Richard Cunningham: Leveraging Up


Part III: FUND OF FUNDS AND THE HISTORIAN

7. Peter Toogood: Picking the Best of the Best
8. David Schwartz: Stock Market Historian
Conclusion


APPENDICES

I. Hugh Hendry: The Odey Eclectica Reports
II. Michael Browne: Sofaer Fund Reports
III. David Murrin: Emergent Fund Strategy
IV. Philip Manduca: Titanium Fund Reports
V. Chris Locke: Oystercatcher Management
VI. Richard Cunningham: Asset Management
VII. Peter Toogood: Forsyth Reports
VIII. David Schwartz: Dates

Index