This innovative new teaching text provides an introduction to personal investment in a world defined by uncertainty. With a focus on risk, socio-economic change and the regulatory framework, and a wealth of international case studies, the book covers all the key issues that affect personal investment decisions and their ultimate success or failure.
Personal Investment: financial planning in an uncertain world
Themes in Personal Investment.- Structure of the Book.- PART ONE: PRODUCTS AND PLAYERS.- From Saving to Investment.- Investment Choices.- PART TWO: STRATEGIES AND MARKETS.- Risk-return Strategies.- Markets and Players.- PART THREE: BUBBLES AND THE ECONOMY.- Economic Fluctuations.- Bubbles and Investment Behaviour.- PART FOUR: REGULATION AND THE LONG TERM.- Regulating the Financial System.- Investing for the Long Term.