Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution (Hardcover)

Carl R. Bacon

ISBN 10: 1119831946 / ISBN 13: 9781119831945

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2023

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Hardcover. A practitioner's guide to the role and implications of performance measurement and attribution analysis in asset management firms Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution is a comprehensive reference and guide to the use and calculation of performance returns in the investment decision process. Focusing on real-world application rather than academic theory, this highly practical book helps asset managers and investors determine return on assets, analyse portfolio behaviour and improve performance. Author Carl R. Bacon clearly describes each of the methodologies used by performance analysts in today's financial environment whilst sharing valuable insights drawn from his experience as a Director of Performance Measurement & Risk Control. The third edition is revised to reflect recent developments in performance attribution and presentation standards. Fully up-to-date chapters cover the entire performance measurement process, including return calculations, attribution methodologies, risk measures, manager selection and presentation of performance information. Written by an acknowledged leader in global investment performance standards, performance attribution technique and risk measurementAligns with the publication of the 2020 Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)Explains the mathematical aspects of performance measurement and attribution in a clear, easy-to-understand mannerProvides numerous practical and worked examples of attribution analysis and risk calculations supported by Excel spreadsheetsIncludes signposts for the future development of performance measurement Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution, Third Edition, remains a must-have for performance analysts and risk controllers, portfolio managers, compliance professionals and all asset managers, owners, consultants and servicing firms. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution (Hardcover)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119831946
• ISBN 13: 9781119831945
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A practitioner's guide to the role and implications of performance measurement and attribution analysis in asset management firms

Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution is a comprehensive reference and guide to the use and calculation of performance returns in the investment decision process. Focusing on real-world application rather than academic theory, this highly practical book helps asset managers and investors determine return on assets, analyse portfolio behaviour and improve performance. Author Carl R. Bacon clearly describes each of the methodologies used by performance analysts in today's financial environment whilst sharing valuable insights drawn from his experience as a Director of Performance Measurement & Risk Control.

The third edition is revised to reflect recent developments in performance attribution and presentation standards. Fully up-to-date chapters cover the entire performance measurement process, including return calculations, attribution methodologies, risk measures, manager selection and presentation of performance information.

• Written by an acknowledged leader in global investment performance standards, performance attribution technique and risk measurement
• Aligns with the publication of the 2020 Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®)
• Explains the mathematical aspects of performance measurement and attribution in a clear, easy-to-understand manner
• Provides numerous practical and worked examples of attribution analysis and risk calculations supported by Excel spreadsheets
• Includes signposts for the future development of performance measurement

Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution, Third Edition, remains a must-have for performance analysts and risk controllers, portfolio managers, compliance professionals and all asset managers, owners, consultants and servicing firms.

About the Author

CARL R. BACON, CIPM, is Chief Advisor to Confluence. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Journal of Performance Measurement and Founder of The Freedom Index Company. He is the former Chairman of StatPro plc, Director of Risk Control and Performance at Foreign & Colonial Management Ltd and Vice President Head of Performance (Europe) for JP Morgan Investment Management Inc.