The Theory and Practice of Investment Management - Rilegato

Markowitz, Harry M.

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ISBN 10: 0471228990 ISBN 13: 9780471228998

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002

Riassunto

Expert advice that applies the theory and practice of investment management to today's financial environment

The changing nature and rapid growth of the investment management industry, along with new theoretical developments in the field of finance, have led to a need for higher quality investment management practices and better qualified professionals. The Theory and Practice of Investment Management recognizes these needs and addresses them with sharp, innovative insights from some of the most respected experts in the field of investment management.

The Theory and Practice of Investment Management discusses and describes the full scope of investment products and strategies available in today's market. Led by financial experts Frank Fabozzi and Harry Markowitz, the contributors to this book are active, successful practitioners with hands-on expertise. By combining real-world financial knowledge with investment management theory, this book provides a complete analysis of all pertinent investment products-including hedge funds and private equity-and explores a wide range of investment strategies. Tying together theoretical advances in investment management with actual applications, this book gives readers an opportunity to use proven investment management techniques to protect and grow a portfolio under many different circumstances.

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Informazioni sull?autore

FRANK J. FABOZZI, PhD, CFA, is Editor of the Journal of Portfolio Management and an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Yale University's School of Management. Dr. Fabozzi is on the board of directors of the Guardian Life family of funds and the BlackRock complex of funds. He is an Advisory Analyst for Global Asset Management (GAM) with responsibilities as Consulting Director for portfolio construction, risk control, and evaluation.

HARRY M. MARKOWITZ, PhD, is a consultant in the finance area. In 1990, he shared the Nobel Prize in Economics for his work in portfolio theory. In 1989, he received the John von Neumann Award from the Operations Research Society of America for his work in portfolio theory and other applications of mathematics and computers to business practice.

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In today's financial environment, investment management requires an understanding of a multitude of different issues, from how investment objectives are determined to the best way to construct a portfolio given an investment strategy. The Theory and Practice of Investment Management recognizes these needs and addresses them with sharp, innovative insights from some of the most respected experts in the field of investment management.

Led by financial experts Frank Fabozzi and Harry Markowitz, the contributors to this book-successful practitioners with hands-on expertise-combine real-world financial knowledge with investment management theory to provide the practical guidance you need to succeed within the investment management arena.

Comprising six distinct sections . . .

I: Foundations of Investment Management
II: Investing in Common Stock
III: Investing in Fixed-Income Securities
IV: Investment Companies and Exchange-Traded Funds
V: Investing in Real Estate and Alternative Investments
VI: Asset Allocation

. . . this comprehensive investment management resource offers valuable insights and analysis of all pertinent investment products while exploring a wide range of investment strategies.

The Theory and Practice of Investment Management is the ultimate guide to understanding the various aspects of investment management and investment vehicles, and is essential reading for practitioners and students alike. Take this opportunity to use proven investment management techniques to protect and grow any portfolio.

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The changing nature and rapid growth of the investment management industry, along with new theoretical developments in the field of finance, have led to a need for higher-quality investment management practices and better qualified professionals. The Theory and Practice of Investment Management recognizes these needs and addresses them with sharp, innovative insights from some of the most respected experts in the field of investment management.

Led by financial experts Frank Fabozzi and Harry Markowitz, the contributors to this book-successful practitioners with hands-on expertise-combine real-world financial knowledge with investment management theory to provide the practical guidance you need to succeed within this challenging environment.

Divided into six information-packed sections . . .

I: Foundations of Investment Management
II: Investing in Common Stock
III: Investing in Fixed-Income Securities
IV: Investment Companies and Exchange-Traded Funds
V: Investing in Real Estate and Alternative Investments
VI: Asset Allocation

. . . this well-rounded investment management resource offers a complete analysis of all pertinent investment products and explores a wide range of investment strategies.

As you progress through each chapter, you'll gain a firmer understanding of everything from stocks and bonds to hedge funds and private equity funds. But that is only the beginning.

The Theory and Practice of Investment Management continues with coverage of the asset allocation process and the types of asset allocation; traditional fundamental security analysis and security analysis based on value-based metrics; portfolio selection (mean-variance analysis); and much more.

Many books focus on the theory of investment management and leave the details of the implementation of the theory up to you. This book illustrates how the theory is applied in practice while stressing the importance of the portfolio construction process. The Theory and Practice of Investment Management is the ultimate guide to understanding the various aspects of investment management and investment vehicles, and is essential reading for practitioners and students alike. Tying together theoretical advances in investment management with actual applications, this book gives you a unique opportunity to use proven investment management techniques to protect and grow a portfolio under many different circumstances.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0471228990
• ISBN 13: 9780471228998
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 894
• Redattore: Fabozzi Frank J.
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile