Navigate equity investments and asset valuation with confidenceEquity Asset Valuation, Fourth Edition blends theory and practice to paint an accurate, informative picture of the equity asset world. The most comprehensive resource on the market, this text supplements your studies for the third step in the three-level CFA certification program by integrating both accounting and finance concepts to explore a collection of valuation models and challenge you to determine which models are most appropriate for certain companies and circumstances. Detailed learning outcome statements help you navigate your way through the content, which covers a wide range of topics, including how an analyst approaches the equity valuation process, the basic DDM, the derivation of the required rate of return within the context of Markowitz and Sharpe's modern portfolio theory, and more.
Jerald E. Pinto, CFA, is the Principal of Old Brook Road Consulting LLC since retiring as a Senior Director in Credentialing at CFA Institute in 2020. His investments research has been published in the J. of Portfolio Management and other outlets. He holds a B.A. with high distinction from Laurentian University, MBA from Baruch College and an MPhil and PhD in Finance from New York University. Mr. Pinto is a member of CFA Virginia.
This book provides clear and full approach to asset valuation, particular on equity investment. It helped me a lot when I first try conducting my analysis on a public equity in Vietnam. Highly recommend for people who practice equity research, analysis and engage in investment decision making.