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Fundamentals of Investments is aimed at the introductory investments class with students who have relatively little familiarity with investments. The text is written in a relaxed, informal style that engages the student and treats him or her as an active participant rather than a passive information absorber. Fundamentals appeals to intuition and basic principles whenever possible because the authors found that this approach effectively promotes understanding. The text also makes extensive use of examples, drawing on material from the world around us and using familiar companies wherever appropriate. Throughout, the text strikes a balance by introducing and covering the essentials while leaving some of the details to follow-up courses. Topics are organized in a way that would make them easy to apply-whether to a portfolio simulation or to real life-and support these topics with hands-on activities. This ninth edition provides a terrific framework and introduction for students looking to pursue a career in investments-particularly for those interested in eventually holding the CFA charter.
作者簡介
Bradford D. Jordan
現職：University of Kentucky
Thomas W. Miller Jr.
現職：Mississippi State University
Steven D. Dolvin
現職：Butler University
PART I: INTRODUCTION
Ch 1 A Brief History of Risk and Return
Ch 2 The Investment Process
Ch 3 Overview of Security Tips
Ch 4 Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies
PART II: STOCK MARKETS
Ch 5 The Stock Market
Ch 6 Common Stock Valuation
Ch 7 Stock Price Behavior and Market Efficiency
Ch 8 Behavioral Finance and the Psychology of Investing
PART III: INTEREST RATES AND BOND VALUATION
Ch 9 Interest Rates
Ch10 Bond Prices and Yields
PART IV: Portfolio Management
Ch11 Diversification and Risky Asset Allocation
Ch12 Return, Risk, and the Security Market Line
Ch13 Performance Evaluation and Risk Management
PART V: Futures and Options
Ch14 Futures Contracts
Ch15 Stock Options
Ch16 Option Valuation
PART VI: Topics in Investments
Ch17 Alternative Investments
Ch18 Corporate and Government Bonds
Ch19 Projecting Cash Flow and Earnings
Ch20 Global Economic Activity and Industry Analysis
Ch21 Mortgage-Backed Securities (Online Chapter)
