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Investments: Analysis and Management

by Jones
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Overview

In today’s economy, it’s critical for investors to have a strong understanding of the strategies needed to make the best decisions. Jones arms them with the most up-to-date information in the field while offering a proper balance between investment opportunities, techniques and analytics. He includes new discussions on the rapid rise and interest in exchange-traded funds, the new NYSE-Euronext market, the merger of the NYSE and Amex, and more. Expanded coverage is also presented in behavioral finance and the bond markets. In addition, investors will benefit from the updated problems and questions that really make them think of the most effective moves before acting.

Synopsis

This textbook shows how to access and evaluate investment information, analyze investment opportunities, and make savvy decisions when investing. It emphasizes the skills needed to recognize investment opportunities, make good investment decisions, and deal with problems when they arise. Chapters outline background information and investment concepts, and discuss fixed-income securities, common stocks, security analysis, derivative securities, modern investment securities, modern investment theory, and investment management. Jones teaches at North Carolina State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author, Jones

Charles Jones is currently the Edwin Gill Professor of Finance at North Carolina State University. He received his Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1969.

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Book Details

Published
October 1, 2009
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
640
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780470477120

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