Finance

Finance Research Guide

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

  • Encyclopedia of Business and Finance.
    (Ref. HF1001 .E467 2001) 2 vols.
    An alphabetical listing of more than 300 entries which present information about the major functional areas of business.
  • International Encyclopedia of the Stock Market.
    (Ref. HG4551 .I57 1999) 2 vols.
    Offers definitions of some 2,000 terms relating to regional and world stock market practice that are in current use, provided descriptions of the economies and stock markets of the world’s most advanced countries.
  • The New Palgrave Dictionary of Money & Finance.
    (Ref. HG151 .N48 1992) 3 vols.
    This reference work, the first work to be awarded the Eccles Prize for Excellence in Economic Writing from Columbia Business School, provides a guide to modern money, banking and finance, with over 1,000 essays by leading academic and professional authorities.

Handbooks & Manuals

  • Financial Risk Manager Handbook.
    (Available as an electronic book via NetLibrary)
    Originally written to provide support for candidates taking the FRM examination administered by GARP, this e-book covers quantitative methods, capital markets, as well as market, credit, operational, and integrated risk management.
  • Mergent Bank & Finance Manual. (Ref. HG4961 .M651) 3 vols.
    Covers the field of finance represented by banks, insurance companies, investment companies, real estate companies, unit investment trusts and miscellaneous financial enterprises.
  • Mergent Industrial Manual. (Ref. HG4961 .M67) 2 vols.
    Covers companies listed on the New York, American, and other selected stock exchanges.
  • Mergent OTC Industrial Manual. (Ref. HG4961 .M7237)
    A reference source for over-the-counter industrial firms domiciled in the United States.
  • Mergent OTC Unlisted Manual. (Ref. HG4907 .M68)
    A reference source for over-the-counter industrial firms domiciled in the United States. Offers broad coverage on over 1800 companies not listed on national or regional stock exchanges
  • Mergent Public Utility and Transportation Manual.
    (Ref. HG4961 .M72453)
    Offers broad coverage on over 338 electric and gas utilities, gas transmission companies, telephone and water companies.
  • Mergent’s Handbook of Common Stocks.
    (Ref. HG4501 .M59) 4 vols.
    Provides quick and easy access to basic financial and business information on more than 900 stocks.

Indexes & Abstracts (hardcopy)

  • Business Periodicals Index. 1958-July 2003. (Index Area)
    The basic print index for business periodicals in the English language.

Magazines, Journals & Newspapers (hardcopy)

  • The Economist. (weekly) 1964-1977; 1984-
    The premier source for the analysis of world business and current affairs, providing authoritative insight and opinion on international news, world politics, business, finance, science and technology, as well as overviews of cultural trends and regular industry, business and country special reports.
  • Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance.
    (quarterly, peer-reviewed) 1986-
    Publishes papers on a wide variety of areas in the field of accounting research.
  • The Journal of Finance. (bimonthly, peer-reviewed) 1946-
    Publishes original research in the field of finance.
  • Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.
    (quarterly, peer-reviewed) 1972-
    Furthers advanced research in finance.
  • Journal of Money, Credit and Banking.
    (8/yr., peer-reviewed) 1973-
    Reports major findings in the study of financial institutions, financial markets, monetary and fiscal policy, credit markets, and banking.
  • Review of Financial Economics. (quarterly, peer-reviewed) 1991-
    Solicits original research in finance, especially that which applies to economic principles and financial decision making.
  • Wall Street Journal.
    (daily, except Sun. and legal holidays) 1967-
    (Microfilm, except for last 3 mos. on newspapers shelves)
    A newspaper which is an integral part of the daily business scene.

Online Research Databases

  • ABI/Inform Global
    One of the most comprehensive business databases on the market. It includes in-depth coverage for over 2,770 publications, with more than 1,840 available in full text.
  • Academic OneFile.
    Contains 11,000 academic journals, including some peer-reviewed, full-text articles. Journal articles cover a wide range of subjects, including psychology and the social sciences. Academic OneFile also contains full text of the New York Times, Financial Times, Times of London, and NPR Audio. Full text articles are available in both PDF and HTML format.
  • Business Full Text.
    Provides fast, convenient access to a multitude of outstanding sources-from The New York Times Business Section and The Wall Street Journal to magazines and scholarly journals. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
  • Conference Board Business Research.
    Reports cover the latest issues in business management, U.S. and global economics, studies of companies, business trends, leadership decisions, human resources, productivity, and more. All full-text except for one journal.
  • Emerald FullText.
    Full text access to more than 150 journals covering management disciplines in marketing, human resources, and information management as well as mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering operations and production management.
  • General OneFile.
    A one-stop mega-resource for journal and news articles—full-online text, abstracts, citations and images—from all general interest areas and academic disciplines.
  • ReferenceUSA.
    Directory of business information on American companies, private as well as publicly owned. Includes locations, contact numbers, names of executives and more. Information covers the home office as well as branches and subsidiary companies.
  • ValueLine.
    Gives timely information on stocks, mutual funds, special situations, options and convertibles. Online access is free with our print subscription. For username and password see one of Volpe Library’s reference librarians. Also available in hardcopy at circulation desk: Perm. Reserve HG4501 .V26

Online Magazines, Journals & Newspapers

  • Financial Executive. (10/yr.) 11/1991-
    Business Full-Text.
    Provides senior level financial executives with information on the practical business issues and current operational topics the shape the changing world of corporate financial management.
  • Financial Market Trends. (semi-annual) 2/1989-
    Academic OneFile.
    Provides an assessment of trends and prospects in the international and major domestic financial markets of the OEDC area.
  • Journal of Business Strategy. (bimonthly, peer-reviewed) 2003-
    Emerald Full Text Plus.
    Covers theory and practice of strategy, planning, implementation and competitive analysis.
  • Journal of Futures Markets. (monthly, peer-reviewed) 1998-
    Wiley InterScience.
    Coverage ranges from the highly practical to theoretical topics that include futures, derivatives, risk management and control, financial engineering, new financial instruments, hedging strategies, analysis of trading systems, and portfolio optimization.
  • The Journal of Structured Finance.
    (quartererly, peer-reviewed) 6/2004-
    OmniFile Full Text Mega Edition
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    Provides articles and case studies on specific aspects of project finance deals.
  • Managerial Finance. (monthly, peer-reviewed) 1998-
    Emerald Full Text Plus. Aims to provide an international forum for the publication of high quality research in: finance, financial management, international finance, economics, banking, financial markets, financial institutions, financial strategy, accounting and management information.
  • Strategic Finance. (8/yr., peer-reviewed) 1997-
    Wiley InterScience.
    Contains articles on corporate financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, investment management, employee benefits, etc.

Directories

  • International Directory of Company Histories.
    (Ref. HD2721 .I58) multiple vols.
    For reference use by students, business people, historians, economists, investors, job candidates, and others who seek to learn more about the historical development of the world’s most important companies.
  • Principal International Businesses. (Ref. HF54 .U5 P74)
    A world marketing directory presenting up-to-date information on approximately 50,000 leading enterprises throughout the world.

Research Guides

  • Information Sources in Finance and Banking.
    (Ref. HG151.7 .L387 1996)
    Guides users to both traditional and computerized sources on all aspects of the financial system, including historical sources; IT impact; banks and other financial institutions; money markets; stock markets; international organizations; news services; and laws and regulations.
  • Strauss’ Handbook of Business Information: A guide for Librarians, Students, and Researchers.
    (Ref. Z7164 .C81 S7796 2004)
    Lists and describes reference sources and guides in the various areas of business and finance.

Statistical Sources

  • Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios.
    (Ref. HF5681 .R25 T68 1999)
    Profiles corporate performance in two analytical tables for each industry.
  • Annual Statement Studies: Financial Ratio Benchmarks. (Ready Ref. HF5681 .B2 R6)
    Contains composite financial data from more than 190,000 statements. The Risk Management Association computes common size statements for each individual statement in an industry group, and then aggregates and averages all the figures.
  • Business Data and Statistics.
    Covers U.S. businesses, trade, labor and banking statistics, economic analyses, and regional information.
  • Business Statistics. (Ready Ref. Doc. C59.11/3 : 992)
    Tabulates key economic data on U.S. businesses.
  • Industry Norms & Key Business Ratios.
    (Ready Ref. HF5681 .R25 I525)
    Gives statistics on over 800 lines of business.
  • Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (Ready Ref. Doc. C3.134)
    The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.

Government Resources

  • EDGAR.
    Contains the most recent filings the EDGAR system has received — from all Security and Exchange Commission filers, including individuals and companies, paper filers and electronic filers.

Associations, Organizations & Societies

General Sites

  • Big Charts.
    Provides instant quoting for all currently traded stocks. This site can also provide daily and historical charting for designated stocks. Industry analysis, intraday stock screeners, and daily market news are also provided on this site. One of the largest and most respected free research sites on the Internet.
  • Virtual Finance Library.
    Created by Ohio State's Department of Finance, this meta-web site covers most investment areas, including information about equities, bonds, money markets, insurance, currencies, investment banks, and macroeconomics information. A good place to dig for further reputable resources.
  • Wachowicz’s Web World: Web Sites for Discerning Finance Students.
    Lists a wide variety of websites for business and finance.

Created: NM 9/07
Placed on website: ARC 9/06/07, Updated: ARC 8/03/09

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