Investment Essentials: Fourth Edition

Author: Zvi Bodie
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: Essentials of Investments is a textbook designed for beginners who wish to acquire professional-level knowledge in investment science. It does not require readers to have a background in investment science, nor does it demand a high level of mathematical proficiency. However, it is a rigorously written book. It is particularly suitable for energetic Chinese students who are prepared to work hard and climb to the pinnacle of the investment field. This book introduces the key issues that all current investors are highly concerned about. Through studying it, you will master the skills to analyze some of the pressing issues and debates, which are also frequently covered by popular media and professional magazines. Whether you aspire to become a professional investor or simply a seasoned individual investor, these skills are essential. Essentials of Investments, co-authored by three of today's most renowned and influential financial giants, provides incisive and accurate analysis of the fundamental issues in the field of investment science, including portfolio theory, asset pricing, fixed-income securities, derivative financial instruments, and investment management. From its first edition in 1992 to the current fourth edition, it has been a bestseller for 12 consecutive years, hailed as the definitive classic in the field of investment science, and has become the textbook for undergraduate students at numerous universities in the United States, consistently topping sales rankings in its category. This book is a must-read for students studying investment science and professionals working in investment institutions. As Bodie said, this book is "especially suitable for energetic Chinese students who are prepared to work hard and climb to the pinnacle of the investment field."