Practical Investment Management

Name: Practical Investment Management
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ISBN: 9780324171648

ISBN-10: 0324171641

ISBN-13: 9780324171648

Edition: 3rd 2004

Authors: Robert A. Strong

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This text is intended for learners studying investments for the first time. Very practical and applied, it is comprehensive enough for those who plan to become CFAs, but remains user-friendly due to its clarity of explanation and its pedagogy. The book contains all standard topics found in the typical modern investments text, but in addition, several chapters of Practical Investment Management are unique. The third edition has two new chapters, one on behavioral finance (Ch. 11) and a second ?security analysis? chapter (Ch. 8). Behavioral finance has become a mainstream topic in investment circles, and readers find it very interesting. The chapter on Mortgage-Backed Securities was new to…

Book details

List price: $294.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Cengage South-Western
Publication date: 7/14/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 578
Size: 8.19" wide x 9.88" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 2.596
Language: English




The Concept of Investing



Understanding Risk and Return



The Marketplace


Appendix: Statement of the Standards of Professional Conduct



Bond Fundamentals



Common Stock



Market Mechanics



Fundamental Stock Analysis



Valuation Tools



Technical Analysis



Market Efficiency



Behavioral Finance



Gathering Investment Information



Market Indexes



Convertible Securities



Investing Internationally



Why Diversification?


Appendix: Arbitrage Pricing Theory



The Role of Derivative Assets


Appendix: Option Pricing



Managing the Equity Portfolio


Appendix: Index Overwriting



Managing the Fixed Income Portfolio



Mortgage-Backed Securities



Investment Companies


Appendix: Tax Considerations



Performance Measurement and Presentation



Contemporary Issues