Theory and Practice of Investment Management : Asset Allocation, Valuation, Portfolio Construction, and Strategies,9780471228998

Theory and Practice of Investment Management : Asset Allocation, Valuation, Portfolio Construction, and Strategies

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ISBN13: 9780471228998
ISBN10: 0471228990
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-10-01
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary

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: Invest, 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 prove investment management techniques to protect and grow any portfolio.

Author Biography

<b>FRANK J. FABOZZI, PhD, CFA</b>, is Editor of the Journal of Portfolio Management and an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Yale Universitys 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. <p> <b>HARRY M. MARKOWITZ, PhD</b>, 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.

Table of Contents

About the Editors.
Contributing Authors.
Foreword (Peter L. Bernstein).
SECTION ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.
Chapter 1. Investment Management (Frank J. Fabozzi and Harry M. Markowitz).
Chapter 2. Portfolio Selection (Frank J. Fabozzi, et al.).
Chapter 3. Applying Mean-Variance Analysis (Frank J. Fabozzi, et al.).
Chapter 4. Asset Pricing Models (Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 5. Calculating Investment Returns (Bruce Feibel).
SECTION TWO: INVESTING IN COMMON STOCK.
Chapter 6. Common Stock Markets, Trading Arrangements, and Trading Costs (Frank J. Fabozzi, et al.).
Chapter 7. Tracking Error and Common Stock Portfolio Management (Raman Vardharaj, et al.).
Chapter 8. Common Stock Portfolio Management Strategies (Frank J. Fabozzi and James L. Grant).
Chapter 9. Traditional Fundamental Analysis I: Sources of Information (Pamela P. Peterson and Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 10. Traditional Fundamental Analysis II: Financial Ratio Analysis (Pamela P. Peterson and Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 11. Traditional Fundamental Analysis III: Earnings Analysis, Cash Analysis, Dividends, and Dividend Discount Models (Pamela P. Peterson and Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 12. Security Analysis Using Value-Based Metrics (James A. Abate and James L. Grant).
Chapter 13. Multi-Factor Equity Risk Models.
Chapter 14. Equity Derivatives I: Features and Valuation (Bruce M. Collins and Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 15. Equity Derivatives II: Portfolio Management Applications (Bruce M. Collins and Frank J. Fabozzi).
SECTION THREE: INVESTING IN FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES.
Chapter 16. Fixed-Income Securities (Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 17. Real Estate-Backed Securities (Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 18. General Principles of Bond Valuation (Frank J. Fabozzi and Steven V. Mann).
Chapter 19. Yield Measures and Forward Rates (Frank J. Fabozzi and Steven V. Mann).
Chapter 20. Valuation of Bonds with Embedded Options (Frank J. Fabozzi and Steven V. Mann).
Chapter 21. Measuring Interest Rate Risk (Frank J. Fabozzi and Steven V. Mann).
Chapter 22. Fund-Income Portfolio Strategies (Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 23. Bond Portfolio Analysis Relative to a Benchmark (Lev Dynkin, et al.).
Chapter 24. Multi-Factor Fixed-Income Risk Models and Their Applications (Lev Dynkin and Jay Hyman).
Chapter 25. Fixed-Income Derivatives and Risk Control (Frank J. Fabozzi).
SECTION FOUR: INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS.
Chapter 26. Investment Companies (Frank J. Jones and Frank J. Fabozzi).
Chapter 27. Exchange-Traded Funds (Gary L. Gastineau).
SECTION FIVE: INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS.
Chapter 28. Real Estate Investment (Susan Hudson-Wilson).
Chapter 29. Hedge Funds (Mark J. P. Anson).
Chapter 30. Private Equity (Mark J. P. Anson).
SECTION SIX: ASSET ALLOCATION.
Chapter 31. Active Asset Allocation (Robert D. Arnott).
Index.

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