Customer Reviews

International Investments and Research Navigator Package (5th Edition)

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When I was in college, I appreciated teachers who were especially effective at teaching the subject matter. They'd take a concept, build on the fundamentals and provide practical applications. In plain language, easy to understand. To this day, I value what they taught me.

Other teachers weren't as effective and enduring their courses was an exercise in tolerance. I found myself saying "WHAT??" much more than "Oh. I get it now". Therein lies the difference.

This book, unfortunately, falls into the second camp. I don't like to be critical, but when authors fail to teach, it's best to seek other sources.

If you are a CFA candidate, I encourage you to invest in Schweser, Stalla or Allen Resources material instead. You'll come away with a much better understanding of foreign exchange fundamentals, international equity and debt investments, and currency risk management.

Anybody want to buy a used book cheap?

I am a CFA candidate (also holds MBA). Thi is a required book and it is wonderfully written for practicioners but with a strong conceptual and technical framework. You learn a lot on global finance. The teaching concept with LOS, well defined concepts and tools,a wealth of problems (with solution) with direct relevance to both theory and practice is a great success. Plus Prof Solnik is regarded as a star in research but also among major global asset managers and pension funds. Helped a lot for my CFA exam (far superior to prep schools) and also my current job in asset management. I will not resale it!

very nice book on a tough subject.

2 thumbs up, way up.