Home |  Search |  shopping basket Shopping basket | 
Tel: +44 (0)1730 233870    Email: bookshop@global-investor.com  
Book Categories
The Handbook of Alternative Assets by Mark J. Anson PhD, CFA
Average rating 2.7
Write a review of this book

The Handbook of Alternative Assets [Hardback]

The Definitive 4-in-1 Reference Guide to Alternative Assets

by Mark J. Anson PhD, CFA

This book is OUT OF PRINT

You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books



Share this book:


Description of The Handbook of Alternative Assets

The Definitive 4–in–1 Reference Guide to Alternative Assets



Many books cover individual alternative asset classes, but none offers a comprehensive examination of the four major classes as presented in the Handbook of Alternative Assets. This complete handbook merges data and strategies scattered in numerous volumes into one handy guide for the serious investor. The four major classes discussed are:

∗ Hedge funds

∗ Commodity and managed futures

∗ Private equity

∗ Credit derivatives



Organized by sections–one for each alternative asset class–the Handbook of Alternative Assets demonstrates the benefits and risks of each alternative asset and reveals how these asset classes can be incorporated into a diversified portfolio.



Through expert advice, the Handbook of Alternative Assets details each of four major alternative asset classes and breaks down their quantitative statistical value as well. With this comprehensive handbook on your desk, you′ll begin to use alternative asset classes to both hedge and expand any portfolio.

Title Information

ISBN:
9780471218265
Pages:
512 pages
Format:
Hardback
Product Code:
15348
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Published:
08/07/2002
Edition:
1st Edition

Write a review of this book

Customer Reviews from Amazon

About Mark J. Anson PhD, CFA

MARK J. P. ANSON, PhD, is the Chief Investment Officer at Calpers. Prior to joining Calpers, he was portfolio manager at OppenheimerFunds, a registered options principal in equity derivatives for Salomon Brothers Inc., and a practicing attorney specializing in futures and derivatives markets. Dr. Anson earned his law degree from the Northwestern University School of Law and his PhD and master′s in finance from the Columbia Graduate School of Business. He has also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Management Accountant degrees. Dr. Anson is a frequent contributor to academic and professional publications on the topics of risk management, derivatives, and portfolio management.

Contents of The Handbook of Alternative Assets

About the Author
Preface
What is an Alternative Asset Class?


SECTION I: HEDGE FUNDS

Introduction to Hedge Funds
Establishing a Hedge Fund Investment Program
Selecting a Hedge Fund Manager.
Due Diligence for Hedge Fund Managers
Risk Management Part 1: Hedge Fund Return Distributions
Risk Management Part II: Additional Hedge Fund Risks
Regulation of Hedge Funds
Should Hedge Funds Be Institutionalized?


SECTION II: COMMODITY AND MANAGED FUTURES

Introduction to Commodities
Investing in Commodity Futures
Commodity Futures in a Portfolio Context
Managed Futures


SECTION III: PRIVATE EQUITY

Introduction to Venture Capital
Introduction to Leveraged Buyouts
Debt as Private Equity
The Economics of Private Equity
Alternative Investment Strategies in Private Equity
Performance Measurement for Private Equity


SECTION IV: CREDIT DERIVATIVES

Introduction to Credit Derivatives
Collateralized Debt Obligations


SECTION V: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Corporate Governance as an Alternative Investment Strategy

Index


Related Categories

Popular Titles

Recently Viewed