Product DescriptionInvestments is a mainstream, mid-level text for the first undergraduate course. Reilly and Norton cover the major topics logically and concisely, providing a strong base for those who want to do advanced work in investment analysis and valuation. Consistently using real-world examples, the authors convey the importance of theory and its application to real world investing.
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Rating: - Investments (Reilly, Norton, 7th ed.)
Excellent book, but the Securities Markets chapter (six) is slightly dated, through no fault of the authors. The ECNs were taking tremendous volume away from the established exchanges. The exchanges reacted by increasing their electronic trading and by buying the competition. Currently two big mergers have taken place which will change the shape of the market place. The NYSE has merged with Archipelago and Nasdaq has merged with Instinet. Exactly what will result from these mergers is unclear ... Read More
Rating: - INVESTMENTS
Investments by Frank Reilly. This college level text is a wonderful source of information for beginning investors as well as seasoned Registered Representatives. The material is presented in a fashion that is easily understood with several examples and stories to illustrate the theories and practices of all investments. Not only does this book cover the traditional topics of Equity and Debt investments it also covers the ins and outs of futures, commodities, derivatives, currency and precious metals. ... Read More
