Asset Management : Equities Demystified

Asset management has changed considerably over recent years. In this book, fund managers discuss the effect these changes have had on their business. Among the subjects featured, it is shown how the increased use of quantitative investment strategies and their application across equity related asset classes have helped investors in honing their skills as much as in evolving the tools they need to succeed in this new environment. This book analyses the different theories and practices predominant in the asset management industry today and discusses the implications for investors and the industry itself. Split into eight chapters, the book features discussions on: Capital Market Revolution The Alpha and Beta of Investing Indexation Active Management Absolute Return Strategies Private Equity Socially Responsible Investing Concluding Observations