Portfolio Theory and Investment Management

This book summarises the key ideas of modern portfolio theory - the splitting of risk into two distinct and measurable categories: 'specific' risk, which it is possible to eliminate or reduce by diversification, and 'market' risk, against which one can trade off expected returns. It also evaluates their implications for investment management. The authors have combined the theoretical with the practical to produce an introductory text for students on MBA, post-experience, undergraduate business studies, finance, accounting and economics programme in universities, polytechnics and other colleges.