Investments

Investment success requires both breadth and depth of knowledge of markets, industries, companies, and securities. Investment profes-sionals must possess a broad understanding of the financial markets to be able to judge opportunities and risks. They must also have the ability to evaluate in detail industries and individual companies to make sound judgments about individual holdings. As part of the CFA Institute Investment Series, Investments: Principles of Portfolio and Equity Analysis has been specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to effectively and efficiently manage portfolios in today's volatile markets and uncertain global economy. With Investments: Principles of Portfolio and Equity Analysis, a distinguished team of senior investment professionals and leading business school authorities provides you with complete coverage of the most important issues in this field. Written with both the established and aspiring financial analyst in mind, this book will help you understand the mechanics of professional money management, including: Portfolio management Portfolio planning and construction Portfolio risk and return Equity security analysis and valuation Along the way, you will also become familiar with market organization and structure, security market indices, market efficiency, the types of equity securities, industry and company analysis, technical analysis, and a range of equity valuation techniques. And to enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques presented here, don't forget to pick up the Investments Workbook: Principles of Portfolio and Equity Analysis. This companion guide contains carefully constructed problems with detailed solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary chapter overviews. Straightforward and accessible, Investments: Principles of Portfolio and Equity Analysis provides you with in-depth insights and expert advice on investment analysis and portfolio management, and the practical guide does so with a continuity of coverage that is critical to the learning process.