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Finance, Insurance & Real Estate27 The Theory of Active Portfolio Management28 Investment Policy and the Framework of the CFA InstituteReferences to CFA ProblemsGlossaryName IndexSubject IndexNEW *9780071333481*UNDERSTANDING MUTUALFUNDSBy Uma Shashikant, Sunita Abraham and ArtiBhargava2011 (September 2011) / 224 pagesISBN: 9780071333481McGraw-Hill India TitleThis book serves a simple purpose: it helps in preparing for the mandatorycertification examination prescribed by the National Instituteof Securities Markets (NISM – Series VA – Mutual Fund DistributorsExam). This examination is mandatory for independent advisors andemployees in the sales, distribution and customer service functionsof mutual funds and distribution companies.This book stays faithfulto the syllabus for the examination and test objectives as outlined byNISM. Several students who take the NISM examinations in preparationfor their job and project placements will find this book useful.This book covers several basic concepts relating to mutual funds,which may also be of interest to mutual fund investors. The objectiveof this book is to simplify the basic concepts and principles relating tomutual funds. Examples and illustrations have been used to reinforcethe concepts wherever necessary.Contents1. Concept And Role Of Mutual Funds2. Fund Structure And Constituents3. Legal And Regulatory Environment4. Offer Document5. Fund Distribution And Sales Practices6. Accounting Valuation And Taxation7. Investors Services8. Risk, Return And Performance Of Funds9. Mutual Fund Scheme Selection10. Selecting The Right Investment Products11. Financial Planning And Model PortfoliosInternational editionESSENTIALS OF INVESTMENTS WITH S&PCARD8th EditionBy Zvi Bodie, Boston University, Alex Kane, University of California-SanDiego and Alan J Marcus, Boston College2010 (September 2009)ISBN: 9780077339180ISBN: 9780071267496 [IE without S&P Card]ISBN: 9780071084383 [IE with Connect Plus]www.mhhe.com/bodieess8eThe market leading undergraduate investments textbook, Essentialsof Investments, 8e by Bodie, Kane and Marcus, emphasizes assetallocation while presenting the practical applications of investmenttheory. The authors have eliminated unnecessary mathematical detailand concentrate on the intuition and insights that will be useful topractitioners throughout their careers as new ideas and challengesemerge from the financial marketplace. The eighth edition has beenfully updated to reflect the recent financial crisis and includes a newchapter on Hedge Funds.ContentsPart 1: Elements of Investments1- Investments: Background and Issues2- Asset Classes and Financial Instruments3- Securities Markets4- Mutual Funds and Other Investment CompaniesPart 2: Portfolio Theory5- Risk and Return: Past and Prologue6- Efficient Diversification7- Capital Asset Pricing and Arbitrage Pricing Theory8- The Efficient Market Hypothesis9- Behavioral Finance and Technical AnalysisPart 3: Debt Securities10- Bond Prices and Yields11- Managing Bond PortfoliosPart 4: Security Analysis12- Macroeconomic and Industry Analysis13- Equity Valuation14- Financial Statement AnalysisPart 5: Derivative Markets15- Options Markets16- Option Valuation17- Futures Markets and Risk ManagementPart 6: Active Investment Management18- Portfolio Performance Evaluation19- Globalization and International Investing20- Hedge Funds21- Taxes, Inflation, and Investment Strategy22- Investors and the Investment ProcessREVIEW COPY(Available for course adoption only)To request for a review copy,• contact your local McGraw-Hillrepresentatives or,• fax the Review Copy Request Form foundin this catalog or,• e-mail your request tomghasia_sg@mcgraw-hill.com or,• submit online at www.mheducation.asia85