Essentials of Investments (IRWIN MCGRAW HILL SERIES IN FINANCE, INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE)

An examination of investment analysis focusing on the theme of asset allocation, securities and security analysis and de-emphasizing technical aspects and mathematical detail. This edition has been updated with a new chapter on mutual funds and sections at the beginning of each chapter relate investments concepts to the real world using current and historical events. International topics and examples are integrated into the sections on market structure and mutual funds, and there is a seperate chapter on international topics in finance.