Investments 13th ISE Edition

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Investments 13th ISE Edition (ISBN-13: 9781264412662) by Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, and Alan Marcus remains the definitive text for MBA courses in investment analysis and finance, now available as an International Student Edition (ISE). Known for bridging the gap between theory and practice, the 13th ISE edition follows a cohesive framework focused on modern principles of investment strategy, market behavior, and risk management. Aligned with the CFA Institute curriculum, this text prepares students to master investment concepts while gaining real-world financial analysis skills.

This comprehensive edition explores contemporary trends, including market efficiency, asset pricing, and portfolio theory. It presents the latest research, case studies, and examples from top firms like Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to ensure students can apply their knowledge to real investment decisions. As an ISE edition, it provides the same depth and quality as the original version, tailored for international use with pricing and access suited for students worldwide.

Key Features:

• ISE Version: Tailored for international students with the same high-quality content as the original edition, at an accessible price point.
• Aligned with CFA Curriculum: Ideal for students preparing for CFA exams, this text offers up-to-date coverage of financial markets, risk analysis, and investment strategies.
• Real-World Focus: Includes examples and exercises from real companies such as SNAP and Dunkin’ Donuts, enabling students to link theory with practice.
• Comprehensive Content: Extensive coverage of asset pricing, risk-return trade-offs, portfolio theory, and market efficiency.
• Updated Content: Incorporates the latest insights into market trends, global finance, and financial derivatives, along with in-depth coverage of futures and options markets.

Chapters:

Part I: Introduction

1. The Investment Environment
2. Asset Classes and Financial Instruments
3. How Securities Are Traded
4. Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies

Part II: Portfolio Theory and Practice 5. Risk, Return, and the Historical Record
6. Capital Allocation to Risky Assets
7. Efficient Diversification
8. Index Models

Part III: Equilibrium in Capital Markets 9. The Capital Asset Pricing Model
10. Arbitrage Pricing Theory and Multifactor Models of Risk and Return
11. The Efficient Market Hypothesis
12. Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis
13. Empirical Evidence on Security Returns

Part IV: Fixed-Income Securities 14. Bond Prices and Yields
15. The Term Structure of Interest Rates
16. Managing Bond Portfolios

Part V: Security Analysis 17. Macroeconomic and Industry Analysis
18. Equity Valuation Models
19. Financial Statement Analysis

Part VI: Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives 20. Options Markets: Introduction
21. Option Valuation
22. Futures Markets
23. Futures, Swaps, and Risk Management

Part VII: Applied Portfolio Management 24. Portfolio Performance Evaluation
25. International Diversification
26. Alternative Assets
27. The Theory of Active Portfolio Management
28. Investment Policy and the Framework of the CFA Institute

Glossary
Name Index
Subject Index

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