A comprehensive guide to investment analysis and portfoliomanagement by an expert team from the CFA InstituteIn a world of specialization, no other profession likelyrequires such broad, yet in-depth knowledge than that of financialanalyst. Financial analysts must not only possess a broadunderstanding of the financial markets-including structure,organization, efficiency, portfolio management, risk and return,and planning and construction-but they must also have a strongsense of how to evaluate industries and companies prior to engagingin an analysis of a specific stock. Investments: Principles ofPortfolio and Equity Analysis provides the broad-basedknowledge professionals and students of the markets need to managemoney and maximize return. The book* Details market structure and functions, market anomalies,secondary market basics, and regulation* Describes investment assets and asset classes, types ofpositions and orders, as well as forecasting methodologies* Discusses return and risk characteristics, portfoliodiversification and management, the basics of both technicalanalysis and major technical indicators, and much more* A companion Workbook, which includes learning outcomes,summary overviews, and problems and solutions sections is availableand sold separatelyInvestments provides readers unparalleled access to thebest in professional quality information on investment analysis andportfolio management.