Fundamentals of Investments by Bradford Jordan, Thomas Miller

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Fundamentals of Investments: Valuation and Management (8th Edition)

Authors: Bradford Jordan, Thomas Miller, Steve Dolvin
Publisher: McGraw Hill

"Fundamentals of Investments: Valuation and Management" (8th Edition) is a comprehensive and practical guide designed for students and professionals looking to understand investment principles, valuation techniques, and portfolio management strategies. This book emphasizes the application of financial concepts in real-world investing through an engaging, hands-on approach.

Key Features:

✅ Investment Basics & Financial Markets – Covers stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives.
✅ Asset Valuation Techniques – Detailed explanations of stock and bond valuation models.
✅ Risk & Return Analysis – In-depth coverage of portfolio diversification, risk management, and capital market theory.
✅ Behavioral Finance & Market Efficiency – Explores investor psychology and market behavior.
✅ Derivatives & Alternative Investments – Introduces options, futures, and real estate investments.
✅ Emphasis on Decision-Making – Focuses on practical applications and real-world investment decisions.

Table of Contents (Key Topics):

📌 Introduction to Investments & Financial Markets
📌 Stock Valuation & Fundamental Analysis
📌 Bond Markets & Fixed-Income Securities
📌 Portfolio Theory & Asset Allocation
📌 Efficient Market Hypothesis & Behavioral Finance
📌 Derivatives, Options & Futures
📌 Risk & Return Trade-offs
📌 Investment Strategies & Performance Evaluation
📌 Mutual Funds, ETFs, & Passive vs. Active Investing

Who Should Read This?

🔹 Undergraduate & MBA Finance Students
🔹 Beginner & Intermediate Investors
🔹 Portfolio Managers & Financial Analysts
🔹 Stock Market Traders & Investment Enthusiasts