Investments: A Global Perspective [Hardcover]

Jack C. Francis (Author), Roger Ibbotson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0138907404 | ISBN-13: 978-0138907402 | Publication Date: August 21, 2001

For undergraduate and MBA investments courses. This book brings together the latest developments in investments, education, and computer software. It is written in a modular fashion for instructor flexibility in covering material in a sequence that accommodates their needs.* International viewpoint - Chapters 6, Global Stock Markets, Chapter 17, Foreign Exchange, Chapter 18, Global Investing, and Chapter 19, Global Bond Markets. * Importance of security price indexes - Covered in 3 chapters: Chapter 10, Creating Price Indexes; Chapter 11, Selected Market Indexes - Presents domestic and international indexes; Chapter 12, Using Indexes - Discusses index mutual funds, index options, and index future contracts. * Interactive study Guide - Complete with Ibbotson Associates data (www.prenhall.com/francis). * Coverage of Electronic Communications Networks (ECNs) and related developments. * Familiarizes students with new developments such as order working systems, international electronic trading books, and more. * Non-mathematical explanation of various risks associated with bond investments. * Provides students with non-intimidating discussion of duration, convexity, credit risk, sovereign risk, foreign exchange risk, and more. * Four views are reflected - Discusses the existence of one securities market: the global market; explains in-depth the important role of price indexes; explores the ways in which technology is reshaping investing; and discusses the powerful influence of the Internet and provides a rich and elaborate website to accompany the text.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 885 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138907404
• ISBN-13: 978-0138907402
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Just not that good, May 31, 2007

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This book has promise. The binding is sturdy. The paper used was of a good quality. But the content... oh my the content. Though there are no glaring errors (i.e. 2+2=3), the organization of the book is poor and several definitions leave much to be desired.

EVEN THE CD THAT COMES WITH THE BOOK WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. After trying to install the Ibbotson software on three separate machines, I assumed it was the CD. Upon obtaining a replacement CD and obtaining the same results I concluded the software just didn't work.

One positive feature of this book (The reason why it receive 2 stars instead of 1) is its ample use of tables and figures comparing world markets, commodities and other financial instruments.

Don't buy this book to prepare for the CFA exam or as a desk reference. If you must buy this book for class, consider getting a Barons finance review book.