Handbook of Alternative Assets

Name: Handbook of Alternative Assets
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ISBN: 9780471980209

ISBN-10: 047198020X

ISBN-13: 9780471980209

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Mark J. P. Anson

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A comprehensive guide examining how alternative asset classes can be incorporated into a diversified portfolio Written by financial expert Mark J. P. Anson, this fully updated and revised Second Edition of the Handbook of Alternative Assets examines the five major classes of alternative assets-hedge funds, private equity, commodity futures, managed futures, and credit derivatives-and outlines strategies for utilizing these assets to create a diversified portfolio. It also recommends complementary matches between alternative assets and various investment goals. This comprehensive handbook merges data and strategies, scattered in numerous volumes, into one handy reference guide for the…

Book details

List price: $94.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/1/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 720
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.728
Language: English




What is an alternative asset class?



Why alternative assets are important : beta drivers and alpha drivers



Introduction to hedge funds



Establishing a hedge fund investment program



Due diligence for hedge fund managers



Risk management part I : hedge fund return distributions



Risk management part II : additional hedge fund risks



Regulation of hedge funds



Hedge fund benchmarks and asset allocation



Hedge fund incentive fees and the "free option"



Top ten hedge fund quotes



Introduction to commodities



Investing in commodity futures



Commodity futures in a portfolio context



Managed futures



Introduction to venture capital



Introduction to leveraged buyouts



Debt as private equity part I : mezzanine debt



Debt as private equity part II : distressed debt



The economics of private equity



Performance measurement for private equity



Trends in private equity



Introduction to credit derivatives



Collateralized debt obligations



Collateralized fund obligations : intersection of credit derivative market and hedge fund world



Corporate governance as an alternative investment strategy