TY - BOOK AU - Strong,Robert A. TI - Practical investment management SN - 0324359365 (hbk.) AV - HG4521 .S795 2007 U1 - 346.092 22 PY - 2007///] CY - Mason, OH PB - Thomson, South Western KW - Investments KW - United States KW - Investment analysis N1 - Includes index; International student edition; Includes bibliographical references and index; 1. The Concept of Investing. 2. Understanding Risk and Return. 3. The Marketplace. Appendix: Statement of the Standards of Professional Conduct. 4. Bond Fundamentals. 5. Common Stock. 6. Market Mechanics. 7. Fundamental Stock Analysis. 8. Valuation Tools. 9. Technical Analysis. 10. Market Efficiency. 11. Behavioral Finance. 12. Gathering Investment Information. 13. Market Indexes. 14. Convertible Securities. 15. Investing Internationally. 16. Why Diversification? Appendix: Arbitrage Pricing Theory. 17. The Role of Derivative Assets. Appendix: Option Pricing. 18. Managing the Equity Portfolio. Appendix: Index Overwriting. 19. Managing the Fixed Income Portfolio. 20. Mortgage-Backed Securities. 21. Investment Companies. Appendix: Tax Considerations. 22. Performance Measurement and Presentation. 23. Contemporary Issues N2 - Suitable for learners studying investments for the first time, this book contains chapters on Practical Investment Management ER -