Investments (13th International Edition) – eBook

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ISE Investments, 13th Edition (PDF) by Bodie/Marcus/Kane sets a high standard for graduate-level (MBA) coursework in investment analysis. This comprehensive textbook is meticulously designed to introduce students to the intricate world of investments through a cohesive framework centered around core principles that resonate throughout the field. The authors adeptly connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications, aligning the material closely with the CFA Institute’s approach to ensure that students grasp essential investment strategies and principles.

This thirteenth edition is not just an educational resource; it’s a vital tool that reflects contemporary issues faced by investors today. One of the book’s pivotal tenets is the assertion that capital markets operate near peak efficiency, implying that securities are typically priced accurately relative to their risk and return profiles. The narrative promotes several essential themes: any well-functioning market does not provide “free lunches,” emphasizing the need for investors to understand the risk-return trade-off fully. Furthermore, asset allocation takes center stage, guiding students through the complex landscape of managing investments. The treatment of futures, options, and various derivative markets is both expansive and insightful, catering to a myriad of learning needs.

Table of Contents For ISE Investments, Thirteenth Edition:

**PART I: Introduction**
– Chapter 1: The Investment Environment
– Chapter 2: Asset Classes and Financial Instruments
– Chapter 3: How Securities Are Traded
– Chapter 4: Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies

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

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

**PART IV: Fixed-Income Securities**
– Chapter 14: Bond Prices and Yields
– Chapter 15: The Term Structure of Interest Rates
– Chapter 16: Managing Bond Portfolios

**PART V: Security Analysis**
– Chapter 17: Macroeconomic and Industry Analysis
– Chapter 18: Equity Valuation Models
– Chapter 19: Financial Statement Analysis

**PART VI: Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives**
– Chapter 20: Options Markets: Introduction
– Chapter 21: Option Valuation
– Chapter 22: Futures Markets
– Chapter 23: Futures, Swaps, and Risk Management

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

**REFERENCES TO CFA PROBLEMS**

**GLOSSARY**

**NAME INDEX**

**SUBJECT INDEX**

**NOTATION, FORMULAS**

For those interested in pursuing in-depth study, additional ISBNs for Bodie/Kane/Marcus’ Investments 13E include: 978-1266837319, 9781266836329, 1266836322, 978-1266838057, 9781266835966, 978-1266171468, 1266838058, 978-1266836381, 978-1266838057, 9781266837319, 978-1266835963, 1266836310, 978-1266505966, and 9781266836381.

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NOTE: This offering includes only the ebook edition of Investments, 13th Edition (International) in PDF format, which mirrors the content of its US/North American counterpart. Please note, access codes are not included with this purchase.