Archive for December 2008

12.29.2008

What are the different phases in the investment banking process?

One of my friends told me that his company is currently in “Phase C” in the investment banking process. I’ve never heard of the term “Phase C”. I was just wondering was it something that he made up to make me feel ignorant or was it something that I’m actually not familiar with?Stacia

12.29.2008

How do I find an online investment account that suits my needs?

I have $200 to invest in stocks. I want complete control of my cash. I want no advice. I don’t want huge fees for spreading my small investment amount over several stocks and not buying in complete lots.
Actually, I’m not worried about turning my cash into major profits. I just want [...]

12.29.2008

How is Corporate responsibilty rating realted to alternative investment market businesses?

Is that realistic to argue that business are concerned with ‘corporate responsibilty rating’ when more and more business are joining unrestricted alternative investment market?Corey

12.29.2008

What are the top websites for investment and mutual fund research?

I am in the initial stages of building my investment portfolio and I am very adamant about doing all the research I can prior to purchasing mutual funds. I have heard mixed reviews about some of the top investment sites (i.e. MorningStar, etc.). Which sites do you think are the best for investment [...]

12.29.2008

What is the best tax free investment for a large sum of money?

What is the best tax free investment for $900,000.00 for two people who are retired and wanting to relocate to Vegas or Florida?Flavia

12.28.2008

How do you compare the balance sheet of an investment bank to one of a finance company?

How fixed are the items on the balance sheet of an investment bank as opposed to a finance comapny? Why are they so different?Karri

12.28.2008

How are credit crunch and investment banks crashing out related?

Can someone tell me in as simple terms as possible as to why the investment banks are crashing out like the lehman brothers recently? what economic phenomenon is causing this? How is it related to the credit crunch?Venice

12.28.2008

How many investment bankers stand to lose or have already lost their jobs?

I almost went into investment banking but opted to go to school for a more traditional profession instead. With the current downturn, I’m wondering about what might have been.
What is the employment outlook for I-bankers?Alene

12.28.2008

How good is investment in Perth?

Hi I am planning to buy some land in perth for investment purposes. Does anyone has some suggestions? Thanks.Diana

12.27.2008

How do I file my investment in oil and gas wells? I didn’t last year can I make up for it this year?

I have “interest” in 2 natural gas wells. The investment in minimal, but still I know somewhere/ somehow I can deduct all or part on my taxes, but don’t know how. Also, I invested in one last year and only reported the income, not the expense, can I now do it this year [...]