Equity Instruments: Newsletter – December 1, 2012

Where we are in classÉ

Where you should be in the projectÉ

Data NotesÉ

There are a number of good web sites dedicated to real options. Here are a few:

For a good site that provides links to papers and books on real options, try this site: http://www.real-options.com

Real options in petroleum: http://www.puc-rio.br/marco.ind/main.html

How Boeing used Crystal ball for Real options:  This is a commercial for Crystal Ball but it is still interesting: http://www.decisioneering.com/stories/boeing_ro.html

If you want to see a binomial tree develop before your eyes, try this site. (It is greatÉ)

http://www.hoadley.net/options/binomialtree.aspx?tree=B

Miscellaneous FAQs

Where should I be on the project?

You should have completed your relative valuation.

When is the final exam?

The final exam is on December 14.

When is the final project report due?

On the last day of class which is December 12 at 5 pm.