February 2011
Beginner
645 pages
21h 49m
English
book
Investments: Principles of Portfolio and Equity Analysis
by CFA Michael G. McMillan, CFA Jerald E. Pinto, CFA Wendy L. Pirie, CFA Gerhard Van de Venter
Overview
A comprehensive guide to investment analysis and portfolio management by an expert team from the CFA Institute
In a world of specialization, no other profession likely requires such broad, yet in-depth knowledge than that of financial analyst. Financial analysts must not only possess a broad understanding of the financial markets-including structure, organization, efficiency, portfolio management, risk and return, and planning and construction-but they must also have a strong sense of how to evaluate industries and companies prior to engaging in an analysis of a specific stock. Investments: Principles of Portfolio and Equity Analysis provides the broad-based knowledge professionals and students of the markets need to manage money and maximize return. The book
Details market structure and functions, market anomalies, secondary market basics, and regulation
Describes investment assets and asset classes, types of positions and orders, as well as forecasting methodologies
Discusses return and risk characteristics, portfolio diversification and management, the basics of both technical analysis and major technical indicators, and much more
A companion Workbook, which includes learning outcomes, summary overviews, and problems and solutions sections is available and sold separately
Investments provides readers unparalleled access to the best in professional quality information on investment analysis and portfolio management.
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