Research Paper

  

Topic

Falling Oil Prices and their Long-term and Short-term Impact on the Ordinary Investor

Articles provided, other financial resources are permitted also using the leading research in the area from the latest editions of major finance journals; use at least four peer reviewed academic articles, and four credible professional/business journals, newspapers or magazines.

short research paper of 2500 words (± 250 words, excluding table of contents, bibliography, tables, charts etc.)

The research project (should provide a comprehensive overview of the topic by integrating the topics covered in this course as they impact the area. Special consideration will be paid to the integration of finance topics while grading these projects. As such, students are encouraged to develop their papers in a manner which will highlight their understanding and integration of the topics covered in this course as part of their research project.

Please touch on the following

1. Valuing level cash flows: annuities and perpetuities
2. Ø Inflation and interest rates
3. Ø Common stock terminology and valuation
4. Ø Features and valuation of common and preferred stock
5. Ø Relevant cash flows
6. Ø Pro forma financial statements
7. Ø Capital cost allowance
8. Ø Valuing level cash flows: annuities and perpetuities
9. Ø Inflation and interest rates
10. Ø Common stock terminology and valuation
11. Ø Features and valuation of common and preferred stock
12. Ø Relevant cash flows
13. Ø Capital cost allowance

Articles

Buffett, W. (2012, March). Warren Buffett's $50 billion decision. Forbes Life Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/randalllane/2012/03/26/warren-buffetts-50-billion-decision/

Funk, J. (2013, May 6). Warren Buffett calls bonds ‘terrible investment’ right now. CTV News. Retrieved from http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/warren-buffet-calls-bonds-terrible-investment-right-now-1.1268478 

Montier, J. (2008). Mind matters: The dangers of DCF. Societe Generale. Retrieved from http://csinvesting.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dangers-of-DCF_Mortier.pdf

Swedroe, L. (2011, October 4). The accuracy of experts forecasts. CBS News: MoneyWatch. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_162-37843020/the-accuracy-of-experts-forecasts/