This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to portfolio management and investments. Focusing on four core areas portfolio management, equities, bonds, and derivatives it is primarily intended for undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, it will also benefit practitioners working in the fields of financial analysis and portfolio management and professionals who aspire to such professional activities in the financial industry. To ensure its high practical relevance, the book includes a host of case studies and examples from real-world practice, mainly from the German and Swiss financial markets. Additionally, the book shows how to implement the models in Microsoft Excel.

Provides an overview and analysis of portfolio management and investments techniques Includes real life case studies and practical examples Introduces students to the implementation of models in Excel

Autorentext

Dr. Enzo Mondello ist seit 2001 Gründer, Inhaber und Leiter von CfBS Center for Business Studies AG mit den Schwerpunkten CFA®, FRM®, CAIA® und CMA. Er verfügt über eine langjährige Lehrerfahrung an Universitäten, Fachhochschulen und in CFA®-Vorbereitungskursen.

Inhalt
Part 1: Portfolio Management.- Chapter 1. Return.- Chapter 2. Risk.- Chapter 3. Other Investment Characteristics.- Chapter 4. Efficient Risky Portfolios.- Chapter 5. Optimal Portfolio.- Chapter 6 Capital Asset Pricing Model and Famafrench Model.- Chapter 7. Portfolio Management Process.- Part 2: Equity Securities.- Chapter 8 Dividend Discount Model.- Chapter 9 Free Cash Flow Models.- Chapter 10 Multiples.- Part 3: Bonds.- Chapter 11 Bond Price and Yield.- Chapter 12 Duration and Convexity.- Part 4: Derivatives.- Chapter 13 Futures, Forwards, and Swaps.- Chapter 14 Options: Basics and Valuation.- Chapter 15 Option Strategies.