Essentials of Investments by Bodie, Kane, and Marcus, continues to evolve along with the changes in the financial markets yet remains organised around one basic theme - that security markets are nearly efficient.
This text places great emphasis on asset allocation while presenting the practical applications of investment theory. The text also focuses on investment analysis, presenting the practical applications of investment theory and convey practical value insights.
In their efforts to link theory to practice, the author team also makes their approach consistent with that of the CFA Institute. Included are questions from previous CFA exams in the end-of-chapter problems and CFA-style questions derived from the Kaplan-Schweser CFA preparation courses.
