The Stock Exchange and Investment Analysis

Richard Briston

Preface Acknowledgements Part I: The Stock Exchange – History, Functions and Criticism Introduction 1. The London Stock Exchange – Its History and Functions 2. The Structure and Dealing Mechanism of the London Stock Exchange 3. The New Issue Market 4. Recent Criticisms of the London Stock Exchange Part II: Stock Exchange Securities and Other Investments 5. Fixed Interest Securities and their Characteristics 6. Variable Interest Securities 7. Investment Opportunities Outside the Stock Exchange Part III: The Analysis of Investments 8. The Principles of Investment Analysis 9. The Information Available to an Investor 10. The Analysis of Company Accounts 11. Capital Gearing – Its Effects and Measurement 12. The Analysis of Stock Exchange Data: The Determination of Yield and Cover 13. The Analysis of Stock Exchange Data: Technical Analysis and Investment Theories 14. Recent Developments in the Field of Investment Analysis Part IV: Taxation and Portfolio Analysis 15. The Effects of Taxation 16. The Principles of Portfolio Selection Appendix 17. Current Developments in the Field of Taxation Policy and Disclosure in Company Accounts