Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis

by Edwin J. Elton, Martin J. Gruber, William N. Goetzmann, et al.

Book Overview

This new edition of the popular undergraduate text examines the characteristics and analysis of individual securities along with the theory and practice of combining securities into portfolios. Changes in this edition include a new chapter on valuation, financial futures and substantial updating reflecting recent changes in theory. Details the theory of modern portfolio analysis and discusses the differences between portfolios and the individual securities...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471851132
• ISBN13: 9780471851134
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Good mix between theory and practice

I was looking for a hands on book. It is a pity I had to buy also the software "The Investment Portfolio" which should be included, and also I missed the answers to chapter problems. After a couple of weeks I feel I could advise in making and managing a portfolio.

Outstanding

I got what I expected at the time I was supposed to get it.

Excellent theoretical background

This was one of the texts I had to read for one of my MBA classes. It provides an excellent theoretical background in finance and the theories that link finance to macro and micro economics. It is not very practical however. Not much in the book can be applied. It is a must, however, for any serious student of finance. The coverage of option models is a little light, however. I highly recommend that people have a background in calculus, differential equations, probability theory, and linear algebra before reading this book.

little difficult, but perfect.

This is my textbook in my MSc in ISMA Centre. It's little bit difficult to read but you'll find it's perfect if you can understand it.