Quantitative Investment Analysis (CFA Institute Investment Series) (Hardcover)

Now, in Quantitative Investment Analysis Workbook, Second Edition, they offer you a wealth of practical information and exercises that will further enhance your understanding of this discipline. This essential study guide––which parallels the main book chapter by chapter––contains challenging problems and a complete set of solutions as well as concise learning outcome statements and summary overviews.

If you′re looking to successfully navigate today′s dynamic investment environment, the lessons found within these pages can show you how. Topics reviewed include:

• The time value of money
• Discounted cash flow
• Probability distributions
• Sampling and estimation
• Hypothesis testing
• Multiple regression
• Time–series analysis
• And much more

In this latest edition, the distinguished team of Richard DeFusco, Dennis McLeavey, Jerald Pinto, and David Runkle update information associated with this discipline; improve the presentation and coverage of several major areas, including regression, time series, and multifactor models; and introduce an even greater variety of investment–oriented examples—which reflect the changes currently taking place in the investment community. Throughout the text, special attention is paid to ensuring the even treatment of subject matter, consistency of mathematical notation, and continuity of topic coverage that is so critical to the learning process.

Valuable for self–study and general reference, this book provides clear, example–driven coverage of a wide range of quantitative methods. Topics discussed include:

• The time value of money
• Discounted cash flow applications
• Common probability distributions
• Sampling and estimation
• Hypothesis testing
• Correlation and regression
• Multiple regression and issues in regression analysis
• Time–series analysis
• Portfolio concepts

And to further enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques presented here, don′t forget to pick up the Quantitative Investment Analysis Workbook, Second Edition—an essential guide containing learning outcomes and summary overview sections along with challenging problems and solutions.

With each author bringing his own unique experiences and perspectives to the table, the Second Edition of Quantitative Investment Analysis distills the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to succeed in today′s fast–paced financial environment. Filled with in–depth insights and practical advice, Quantitative Investment Analysis, Second Edition offers a comprehensive treatment of quantitative methods that combines best practices with solid theory.

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