Investments

By: Gerhard Van de Venter and Michael G. Mcmillan and Wendy Pirie and Jerald E. Pinto and Lawrence E. Kochard CFA

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Synopsis: A comprehensive guide to investment analysis and portfolio management by an expert team from the CFA InstituteIn 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 bookDetails market structure and functions, market anomalies, secondary market basics, and regulationDescribes investment assets and asset classes, types of positions and orders, as well as forecasting methodologiesDiscusses return and risk characteristics, portfolio diversification and management, the basics of both technical analysis and major technical indicators, and much moreA companion Workbook, which includes learning outcomes, summary overviews, and problems and solutions sections is available and sold separatelyInvestments provides readers unparalleled access to the best in professional quality information on investment analysis and portfolio management.