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Description of How to Invest in E-Commerce Stocks

If you are willing to take investment risks, the electronic commerce industry offers tremendous profit potential. With the help of How to Invest in E-Commerce Stocks, you can navigate the pinnacles and pitfalls of a business sector poised for explosive growth. Written by Bill Burnham, a pioneer in the study of the e-commerce industry, this must-have guide is packed with clear, concise information and analyses, enhanced by over 100 charts, graphs and sidebars. Here is everything you need to know to develop a sound, successful investing strategy for this fast-paced, high-risk field, including:

- A basic definition of electronic commerce and the structure of the industry

- The 4 commandments that investors must keep in mind at all times

- An in-depth look at the risk factors involved

- An analysis of the industry's five main sectors: Security, Electronic Payments, Financial Services Software, Business Commerce Software, and Commerce Content

- The 8 essential aspects to consider when researching a sector

- How to establish a critical 'early warning system' to evaluate short-term events and trends

- Case studies drawn from the experiences of actual; companies

- An appendix with detailed financial profiles of the public companies focused on electronic commerce

Whether you are an expert in the electronic commerce field, a professional investor, or an individual investor, you can weather the risks, evaluate the companies, and learn How to Invest in E-Commerce Stocks.

Title Information

ISBN:

9780070092389

Pages:

380 pages

Format:

Hardback

Product Code:

10588

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill Professional

Published:

30/11/-0001

Edition:

1st Edition

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Contents of How to Invest in E-Commerce Stocks

1. The Electronic Commerce Industry
Introduction
Structure
Market Drivers
Investment Considerations
Market Characteristics
Risks
Conclusion

2. An Introduction to Electronic Commerce Security
Sidebar: Key Length
Sidebar: Public Key Systems - Take Your Pick
Risks
Conclusions

3. The Security Sector: Too Important for Its Own Good
Sub-sectors
Sidebar: SET - Setting the Stage for Secure Electronic Commerce
Market Size
Drivers
Market Potential
Trends
Success factors
New Opportunities
Investment Considerations
Risks
Conclusion

4. Electronic Payments and the Death of 'The Switch'
Introduction
Structure
Sidebar: Electronic Bill Payment
Sub-sectors
Market Size
Drivers
Sidebar: Electronic Bill Presentment
Potential
Trends
Success Factors
New Opportunities
Investment Considerations
Risks
Conclusion

5. Financial Software and the Rise of the Integrator
Introduction
Structure
Sub-sectors
Core Suppliers
Current Size
Drivers
Potential
Trends
Success Factors
New Opportunities
Sidebar: Integrion
Investment Considerations
Risks
Conclusion

6. Business Commerce and the Rise of the Distributed Extraprise
Introduction
Structure
Sub-sectors
Current Size
Drivers
Potential
Trends
Success Factors
New Opportunities
Investment Considerations
Risks
Conclusion

7. Commerce Content: Brands Battle Intelligent Agents
Introduction
Structure
Sub-sectors
Market Size
Drivers
Potential
Trends
Success Factors
New Opportunities
Investment Considerations
Risks
Conclusion

Appendix
Index