It is widely accepted that portfolio diversification is one of the most important concepts of modern finance. Based on the Efficient Frontier theory, long-term portfolio performance is not mainly determined by the quality of individual investments, but by the allocation of assets among broad security classes, aiming to target above-average returns with appropriate capital diversification. Successful investing is made immeasurably easier by knowledge of the historical range of returns and risks associated
Capital Market Practice in India SECTOR OVERVIEW 2007-08 In the preceding year, correction in a bullish market subsequently followed by bear market rallies was never apprehended to result in a widespread pessimism. Indian stock markets have really been on doldrums and is still trying to achieve a optimal and stable position. However, the apparent crisis has not stopped significant industrial sectors of Corporate India showing growth. The well said idiom “ Necessity is the mother of Invention”
In the modern time, the competitive business world seems to be more serious than previously. The main aim of business strategy is creating the benefit in trade and also reducing some of its limitations. Furthermore, another strategy that is applied to the modern business world is to link the economic globalization such as in order to become a listed company on the stock market. We can see lots of advantages by listed companies compared to private companies such as financial stability or are more
The Stock Market Past few years have been outstanding in many ways for the emerging Pakistan's stock markets. Karachi stock exchange (KSE) index witnessed the all time high by crossing the 2661 market, yet deeply plunging back recently, representing erosion of some 40 percent capital worth of the market. There were major inflows of foreign institutional capital. Public listing of a score of new brokerage house with foreign links-up, the privatization of the telecom, laying the foundation for a corporate
that branding will bring profits to companies when companies add values of products which are accepted by consumers, and consumers are pleased to pay for it. Besides, depending on Schultz and Patti (2009), branding takes a crucial place in the post-modern world as well. The objective of branding is not just diversifying any more. According to Key (2005), creating ‘brand meaning’ is accepted widely, which has been identified as a main task of building strong brand. It seems that a brand is powerful
Global Art Market Overview 1. The Art World and The Art Market For the recent last decades, art market has become very popular with a boom in total sale revenue worldwide. People start to participate and pay attention to the art world more interactively and frequently. For example, art institutions have gained more admissions than ever before; museum visits surged globally and more people are willing to pursue an art-related career. Generally speaking, art world is broader than the art market. The art
and Markets 1. The City of London’s financial Services and Markets: The City of London is one of the world’s three leading financial centres, along with Tokyo and New York, and is by far the largest in Europe. While New York and Tokyo rely on very large domestic economies to fuel their business, London’s success can be attributed to its international business. Major financial institutions and markets in the City include the Bank of England, the London Stock Exchange, Lloyd’s insurance market, and
first part of the coursework while the second part is about questionnaire based report. This coursework is going to make a comparison between Interbrand and Brand Equity evaluator models of Brand Valuation. Part 1 Brand Equity Brand Equity Valuation is one of the most modern areas for research in current marketing and Brand equity is frequently used in marketing that states significance of having a famous brand name, providing the idea that the owner of a well-known brand name can earn more
nationwide and internationally, so they have more confidence to proceed reform, without fear of domestic military influence. The market and price level policies in Myanmar are mainly controlled or influenced by military presence, which cause unfair resource distribution among state owned companies, private sector firms, and farmers, it can also cause price level of goods to change frequently and unpredictably. In the year 2011, agriculture’s contribution to GDP is about 43%, and 66% of the population are
"Globalization, both as an ideology and process, has become the dominant political, economical and cultural force in the 21st century." Quote from "Globalism: The New Market Ideology" by Manfred D.Steger, Page 6 Globalization is one of the most charged issues of the day. It is everywhere in public discourse - in TV sound bites and slogans on placards, in web-sites and learned journals, in parliaments, corporate boardrooms and labor meeting halls. Extreme opponents charge it with impoverishing