36 Stratagems for Investors

Timeless Financial Wisdom from a Chinese Classic
Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-1-118-58053-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 232 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Wiley Investment Classic Series

The 36 Stratagems are a unique collection of ancient Chineseproverbs that describe some of the most cunning and subtlestrategies ever devised by man. Readers, and specificallyinvestors, at all levels will benefit from this interpretation ofthe 36 stratagems detailing how to apply them in investment and"economic warfare." HSBC's 36 stratagems encourageflexibility and new ways of thinking about investment issues.
"Investor education is not merely about how many lessons can betaught; but how much investors can learn from each lesson. Thisbook combines modren investment and ancient Chinese wisdom in plainlanguage and with interesting stories. It explores investmentconcepts yet opens your mind and shows you a new way ofunderstanding fund investing." Mark McCombe, Global ChiefExecutive Officer, HSBC Global Asset Management
"There is an old saying, "Gain knowledge for the preservation ofwealth." Funds create value, and knowledge of funds will similarlyenable investors to create value. The value of knowledge is no lessimportant than the value of capital. For that reason, 36Stratagems for Investors has set out to show the value ofknowledge as a way to capital accumulation and preservation.Readers will benefit from stratagems explained in every page of thebook to aid them in their financial investment." Qin Shuo,Chief Editor, China Business News
"HSBC Jintrust's 36 Stratagems forInvestors is an eye- opener for readers, investors and non-investors alike. HSBC Jintrust has done an impressive job ofcreating a book with the retail investors in mind; as it putsitself in their shoes to explore issues and solutions as theywould. Each of the 36 stratagems is clearly and succinctly told andexplained to allow prompt application. May the stratagems depictedin this book gain popularity to become part of the fund culture andinvestment culture in China, to enable tens of millinos ofinvestors to profit by it." Liu Dong, Deputy Editor, 21stCentury Business Herald

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword.
Stratagem 1 Fool the Emperor to Cross the Sea.
See Through All Guises for Calculated Returns.
Stratagem 2 Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao.
Take Advantage of Fund Switching.
Stratagem 3 Kill with a Borrowed Sword.
Gain Full Market Exposure in One Go.
Stratagem 4 Bide Your Time to Wear Down the Enemy.
Take a Long-Term View.
Stratagem 5 Loot a Burning House.
Never Attempt to Get Away with a Steal.
Stratagem 6 Clamor in the East and Attack the West.
Arbitrage Opportunities in Fund Investing.
Stratagem 7 Create Something from Nothing.
Details, Details, Details!.
Stratagem 8 Repair the Walkway Openly but March Secretly toChéncang.
Sieve Out Obscure Information in Reports.
Stratagem 9 Observe the Fire from the Opposite Shore.
Adopt a Wait-and-See Attitude During the Closed Period.
Stratagem 10 Hide a Dagger Behind the Smile.
Beware of Publicity Gimmicks.
Stratagem 11 Sacrifice a Plum Tree for a PeachTree.
Pay a Price for a Bigger Gain.
Stratagem 12 Seize the Opportunity to Lead a SheepAway.
Regular Savings Plan.
Stratagem 13 Beat the Grass to Startle the Snake.
See Through the Fund Management Company.
Stratagem 14 Borrow a Corpse to Raise the Spirit.
Innovation Adds New Value.
Stratagem 15 Lure the Tiger Down the Mountain.
Move "Risks" Out of the Way.
Stratagem 16 To Catch Something, First Let It Go.
Be Fully Prepared Before Casting Your Die.
Stratagem 17 Toss a Brick to Draw a Gem.
The Art of Turning Mediocrity into Gold.
Stratagem 18 Nab the Bandits to Capture theRingleader.
Cover Key Funds to Cover All Grounds.
Stratagem 19 Rake the Firewood from Under thePot.
Reasons for Selling Funds.
Stratagem 20 Fish in Murky Waters.
Fish for Bargains in Troubled Times.
Stratagem 21 Shed Your Skin Like the Golden Cicada.
Separate Good Funds from the Bad.
Stratagem 22 Shut the Door to Catch the Thief.
Keep Small-Cap Funds Within Your Grasp.
Stratagem 23 Befriend a Distant Enemy to Attack OneNearby.
Stick to the Familiar.
Stratagem 24 Borrow the Road to Conquer Guo.
Trade Online to Increase Your Spread and Winnings.
Stratagem 25 Replace Beams with Rotten Timber.
Seek Out Alternative Investment Choices.
Stratagem 26 Point at the Mulberry but Curse the LocustTree.
A Different Kind of Close-End Fund.
Stratagem 27 Feign Ignorance to Bide Time.
A Smart Way to Understand MorningStar's Rankings.
Stratagem 28 Lure the Enemy Onto the Roof and Remove theLadder.
Know Your Investment Targets to Make Headway.
Stratagem 29 Tie Silk Blossoms to the Dead Tree.
Suffer No Illusion When It Comes to the "Bubble".
Stratagem 30 Switching from the Role of a Guest to that of aHost.
Exercise Owners' Rights.
Stratagem 31 Seductress at Work.
Are Star Managers for Real?.
Stratagem 32 Semblance of Calm in the City.
The Calm Before the Storm.
Stratagem 33 The Strategy of Sowing Discord.
Make Counter Propositions to Reap Extra Profit.
Stratagem 34 Inflict Harm on Oneself to GainSympathy.
True Lies.
Stratagem 35 The Strategy of Combined Tactics.
Mix Strategies to Fortify Funds.
Stratagem 36 If All Else Fails, Beat a Retreat.
Overseas Investment as the Best Bet.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Rena He Hanxi is the marketing director of HSBCJintrust Fund Management Company. Since graduating from FudanUniversity's School of Economics with a Master's degree inEconomics, she has worked in the finance industry and has amassedtremendous experience in areas such as fund product development,sales, customer service, and marketing and promotion. Rena isendowed with a wealth of financial knowledge in banking,securities, funds and investments.
Nian Liu has a Master's degree in Economics fromShanghai University of Finance and Economics. She has worked in thesecurities industry and the business news media. Her researcharticles, published in economic and academic journals, have beenpicked up by the business news media. Nian is currently seniormarketing manager in HSBC Jintrust.
Joe Jiang Xing graduated from the Faculty of Financeat Eastern China Normal University. He previously worked as asecurities broker and business news journalist. Joe arrived at HSBCJintrust to realize his dream of combining his love for financewith his passion for writing. He is now part of the marketing teamin the company.
HSBC JINTRUST FUND MANAGEMENT
In November 2005, HSBC Jintrust Fund Management was established inShanghai with a registered capital of RMB200 million, making it oneof the largest fund management companies in terms of capital inChina. HSBC Global Asset Management, the core investment platformof the HSBC Group, one of the world's leading financialservices organizations, has 49 percent of the share ownership, withthe remaining 51 percent held by Shanxi Trust Corporation Limited,one of China's best-performing trust firms.
HSBC Jintrust inherits the experience, capabilities,professionalism and long-term view of its two shareholders. Itcombines western and eastern wisdom and local experience withglobal perspective, thus having and offering the best from bothworlds.
Since its inception, HSBC Jintrust has made a commitment toeducating the general public about investment and to spreadinvestment knowledge. HSBC Jintrust's efforts have wonrecognition from its competitors and clients alike.