Applied Fundamentals in Finance Portfolio Management and Investments - Springer Texts in Business and Economics

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to portfolio management and investments. Focusing on four core areas - portfolio management, equities, bonds, and derivatives - it is primarily intended for undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, it will also benefit practitioners working in the fields of financial analysis and portfolio management and professionals who aspire to such professional activities in the financial industry. To ensure its high practical relevance, the book includes a host of case studies and examples from real-world practice, mainly from the German and Swiss financial markets. Additionally, the book shows how to implement the models in Microsoft Excel.