Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1

Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management delivers a comprehensive overview of investment management for students and industry professionals.

As the first volume in the CFA Institute’s new Portfolio Management in Practice series, Investment Management offers professionals looking to enhance their skillsets and students building foundational knowledge an essential understanding of key investment management concepts. Designed to be an accessible resource for a wide range of learners, this volume explores the full portfolio management process.

Inside, readers will find detailed coverage of:

• Forming capital market expectations
• Principles of the asset allocation process
• Determining investment strategies within each asset class
• Integrating considerations specific to high net worth individuals or institutions into chosen strategies
• And more

To apply the concepts outlined in the Investment Management volume, explore the accompanying Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management Workbook. The perfect companion resource, this workbook aligns chapter-by-chapter with Investment Management for easy referencing so readers can draw connections between theoretical content and challenging practice problems.

Featuring contributions from the CFA Institute’s subject matter experts, Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management distills the knowledge forward-thinking professionals will need to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial world.

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. CFA Institute has more than 155,000 members in 165 countries and territories, including 150,000 CFA® charterholders, and 148 member societies. For more information,

The CFA Institute introduces Portfolio Management in Practice as a three-volume series built for a wide array of finance professionals. Whether the reader is in the first stages of practicing asset allocation or building on their previous experience dealing in risk management, this series provides a modern perspective on all aspects of portfolio management. Industry experts have come together to formulate an all-encompassing three-volume series that explores private wealth portfolio management for individuals and managing institutional investor portfolios. Elements that are discussed in detail include: Capital market expectations Asset allocation Fixed income and equity portfolio management Evaluating portfolio performance Portfolio management of currencies and alternative investments Global investment performance standards Investment Management compiles all aspects of the portfolio management process into the first volume in the Portfolio Management in Practice series. This volume delves into contemporary CFA Institute knowledge on fixed income portfolio management, passive and active equity investing, hedge fund strategies and provides a detailed summary of evaluating chosen strategies. To further develop an understanding of the tools and techniques explored here, don't forget to pick up the Portfolio Management In Practice, Volume 1: Investment Management Workbook --which provides a comprehensive companion study guide containing Learning Outcomes and Summary Overview sections along with challenging practice questions and solutions for the material.

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