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Convertible securities have long been a favorite of institutional investors. Global Convertible Investing: The Gabelli Way seeks to introduce the numerous advantages of convertibles to the broader investment community, even as it provides experienced convertible investors with the proven approaches and unique valuation methods of leading convertible investment firm Gabelli Asset Management.
Accessible enough to be read and understood by sophisticated independent investors, yet sufficiently detailed to provide even the most demanding professional with step-by-step methods for identifying and trading high-potential issues, this comprehensive and cohesive treatment covers:
* Key issues to look for when reviewing a prospectus, from unfavorable call provisions to absence of sufficient default protection
* Main characteristics of major domestic and global convertible indices
* Pricing and price behavior of convertible securities, including Greeks, Black-Scholes, binomial trees, and more
* The dynamics of hedge arbitrage, and cogent arguments on how individual and institutional investors can effectively use leverage
* Techniques of using a short position to hedge a convertible, along with common risks for arbitrageurs to be aware of
* Innovative strategies-along with relative advantages and disadvantages-of hedging with options
* Mandatory Convertible Securities-The advantages and drawbacks of this fast-growing market segment
* Market-tested methods for taking advantage of the unique upside opportunities in "busted" convertibles
Long the domain of professional investors, convertibles are finally gaining their rightful place in the portfolios of independent investors around the world. But regardless of their experience levels, investors can find it difficult to effectively compete with the longtime convertible market leaders in today's environment of unpredictable global pressures and unforeseen whipsaw price reversals. Global Convertible Investing: The Gabelli Way raises coverage of convertible securities to a new level. By showing all investors how to build a solid foundation for effective convertible investing, this comprehensive guide develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to uncover and take advantage of today's most profitable "convert" opportunities in both U.S. and overseas markets.
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Praise for Global Convertible Investing: The Gabelli Way
"Hart has just written the best book on our product. Everyone will learn something from this Graham & Dodd for convertibles . . . a must-read for investors."
-Lorraine Lodge
Director, Convertible Research, ING Barings
"With the global convertible markets going from strength to strength, Global Convertible Investing is an excellent guide to this exciting asset class."
-Grant Mackie
Head of International Convertible Bond Research, Lehman Brothers
"Hart Woodson has written the most definitive work on convertibles to date. Not only does he provide a fully comprehensive study of the technical dynamics that are the essential ingredients of the convertible instrument, he discusses at length the myriad of other considerations that go into making an intelligent investment decision."
-Richard C. Nelson
Director, Convertible Research, ABN AMRO
"A pragmatic, plain-English and incredibly comprehensive tutorial of the convertible securities marketplace. A must-read for anyone considering issuing or investing in convertibles."
-Kendrick Wakeman
Director, Convertible Research, Wachovia Securities, Inc.
"Easily the most carefully constructed work on the world of convertible bonds. Hart combines the insights of a practitioner with the precision of an academic."
-John Wagner
Managing Partner, Camden Asset Management, LP
"This book is an essential guide to convertibles for new as well as existing convertible investors. It is comprehensive, and it reflects Hart's extensive experience as a Global Convertible Portfolio Manager."
-Anand Iyer
Group Head, Convertible Research, Morgan Stanley
"All groups of investors will gain from this comprehensive and insightful book."
-James Peattie
Head of Equity Derivative Research, Dresdner Klienwort Wasserstein
"The book admirably combines a simple down-to-earth view of convertibles with technical and analytical rigor. Hart Woodson manages to discuss topics interesting to some but intimidating to many, such as convertible pricing models or convertible arbitrage strategies, in a way that makes it easily digestible and fun."
-Katalin Tischhauser
Head of International Convertible Research, Goldman Sachs
