In the Second Edition of Quantitative Investment Analysis, financial experts Richard DeFusco, Dennis McLeavey, Jerald Pinto, and David Runkle outline the tools and techniques needed to understand and apply quantitative methods to today's investment process.
If you're looking to successfully navigate today's dynamic investment environment, the lessons found within these pages can show you how.
Topics reviewed include: The time value of money Discounted cash flow Probability distributions Sampling and estimation Hypothesis testing Multiple regression Time-series analysis
A very useful book for all CFA candidates who are starting to prepare for the exam. A lot of essential information is described in a very simple and logical way. A must-read!
Drawbacks: Some chapters are too bulky and can be shortened in order not to waste time.
This book consolidates the quantitative methods material from the CFA level 1 and level 2 curriculum. It's very straight forward and practical; it's a must-have for any analyst wanting a resource for quick references of statistical methods.