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Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Frank K. Reilly, Keith C. Brown
Edition: 7
Retail Price (not our price): $206.95
ISBN: 0324171730
ISBN-13: 9780324171730
Publication Date: 2002-10-18
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 1248


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Product Description
The purpose of this book is to help you learn how to manage your money to derive the maximum benefit from what you earn. Mixing investment instruments and capital markets with the theoretical detail on evaluating investments and opportunities to satisfy risk-return objectives along with how investment practice and theory is influenced by globalization leaves readers with the mindset on investments to serve them well. The material is intended to be rigorous and empirical yet not overly quantitative. We continue with unparalleled international coverage, newly rewritten and reorganized derivatives material to be more intuitive and clearer, three additional chapters on derivatives pricing for those who want more detail, rewritten material on multifactor models of risk and return, and new CFA problems for more practice on computations concerning investment decisions. To manage money and investments, one needs to learn about investment alternatives and develop a way of analyzing and thinking about investments that will be of benefit and allow a foundation as new tools and investment opportunities become available. Reilly/Brown provide the best foundation, used extensively by professionals, organizations, and schools across the country. A great source for those with both a theoretical and practical need for investment expertise.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) The Investment Bible   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
If you are serious about the study of portfolio management, this is the only book for you.

2) Excellent ... two thumbs up!!!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
One of the broader and easier to understand text ever published on investment area. If you are serious on the study of investment this is the book you are looking for.

3) Solid Book on Investment Analysis   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is an excellent book on Investment Analysis and one of the best books recommended by the CFA Institute for its curriculum.I commend the authors for providing a solid foundation (chapters 1-9 on the Investment Background and Theory) before moving on to the heart of this book, namely security analysis (stocks, bonds and derivatives).This book succeeds in teaching material in a variety of ways. Here are some things I appreciated: 1) Chapters begin by providing readers with an overview 2) Terms and concepts are defined 3) Formulas are presented, followed by practical examples 4) Investments are presented in a global perspective 5) Authors help the readers work through the examples by providing calculations 6) "Real world" situations and break-out boxes are used frequently 7) Authors get you think by asking questions beforehand. 8) Excellent chapter end question sets, many with CFA focusA hidden gem of this book is found with the extensive references to relevant website links. The authors advise you on where to look for additional topical information. A great "value added" feature of this book.The authors have also written a solutions guide to the chapter end problem set which is tremendously helpful.What a pleasure it is to read this book - it truly deserves a 5 star rating!!

4) Bland   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
I am enrolled in a masters level quantitative finance program and we use this text for an intro class. I found the portfolio management sections to be pretty good and the bonds and derivatives sections to be pretty weak. Furthermore, the important information in the book does not seem to clearly presented; you really have to dig through the text to get the relevant points. I guess all the important stuff is in the book, it's just hard to find. The book is big on theory and small on practical application. True, there are problems at the end of each chapter, but the chapters often don't provide clear enough explanation of the concepts to solve them adequately. Overall, it wasn't bad. It just wasn't great either.

5) Good Contents for PM   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Actually I searched one volume that fully was written by specialist about Portfolio Managemnet in datail. I'm satisfying with these contents which Investment feature and controling Investment throughout step curriculum is good assistance.After completing this PM, I may be able to master some portion/aspect of Investment Charactor. I would like to recommend as good reference.