The Art of Asset Allocation

Author: David M. Dastar (USA)
Translator: Li Kang et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is a rare gem introducing the principles of asset allocation and investment strategies. The author currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Stanley's Personal Investments Department, an expert deeply versed in both theory and decades of practical experience in the investment field. The book is comprehensive, accessible, and richly illustrated, infused with a strong theoretical foundation and practical insights. Structured into six parts and nine chapters, it systematically covers all aspects of asset allocation principles and investment strategies. It serves as a comprehensive, concise, and practical textbook for securities analysts and professional financial practitioners to enhance their skills, an excellent introductory read for ordinary investors, and an outstanding supplementary material for finance students at universities.
Author's Self-Introduction: David M. Dastar is the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer for Morgan Stanley's Personal Investor Business, responsible for asset allocation and investment strategy development. He is also the founder and former chairman of Morgan Stanley Investment Group. As a dynamic and popular speaker, Dastar has authored "The Bond Book" and "The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities and Money Markets." A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Dastar has served as a visiting faculty member at his alma maters and has published numerous papers in financial publications, including Barron's, "Euromoney," and "The Money Manager."