Fast-paced futures and options market require computer analysis

Article Abstract:

Corporate treasury managers who are hedging with futures and options will find that an automated system to analyze data facilitates decision making. Once a hedging strategy has been determined, treasury managers can use a computer system to access and analyze critical information that may trigger the need for a hedge. In addition, a statistical package can perform regression analyses to correlate a potential futures contract with the commodity to be hedged. Technical analysis also aids in choosing the hedging vehicle and in monitoring performance; computers can be effectively used for technical analysis. Options data analysis software will determine whether an option is under- or over-priced, and whether it will be an effective money-making tool. 10

Methods, Analysis, Options (Finance), Hedging (Finance), Financial futures, column

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M & A sleuthing easier with on-line clues

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Corporate treasurers should have a major role in merger and acquisition activity, beginning with the collection of data and finishing when an agreement is closed. One of the best ways for the treasurer to collect needed data on other firms is to link computers and telephones to reach and manipulate a spectrum of on-line data bases. General information can be taken first from sources such as the Thomas Register, which is available on-line as well as in print. Other information available on-line through data base vendors includes: annual reports, SEC filings, industry-specific data, and biographies of key corporate figures.

Planning, Usage, Finance, Acquisitions and mergers, Technology application, Databases, Business intelligence, Competitive intelligence, Online searching

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Have laptop will travel: new portability for the treasurer on the run

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Traveling treasurers benefit from the standardization of the laptop computer market, improved technology, and software for transfer of data to an office system. The major differences in models are memory capacity, keyboard layout, and screen technology. Four selected models and two software packages are briefly described and priced.

Electronic computers, Purchasing, Software, Equipment and supplies, Laptop computers

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