Investments - Hardcover

Sharpe, William F

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0135046971 ISBN 13: 9780135046975

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1985

Synopsis

KEY BENEFIT: This book provides a solid theoretical framework around which to build practical knowledge of securities and securities markets. KEY TOPICS: It offers a balanced presentation of theory and practice as it explains to readers the essentials of prominent investment concepts. Just as importantly, it illustrates how those concepts are applied by professional investors. Further, the book reviews a wide range of empirical studies that connects the academic to the practitioner. Numerous examples enhance readers' understanding of important ideas. The Sixth Edition distills the growing complexity of the investment environment, enumerating and describing today's various securities and markets in a clear, concise manner and integrating discussions of new investment management techniques.

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This book provides a solid theoretical framework around which to build practical knowledge of securities and securities markets. It offers a balanced presentation of theory and practice and it explains to students the essentials of prominent investment concepts. Just as importantly, it explains how those concepts are applied by professional investors. Further, the book reviews a wide range of empirical studies that connect the academic to the practitioner. Numerous examples enhance students' understanding of important ideas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0135046971
• ISBN 13: 9780135046975
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 746