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Dastidar has put together a concise, very readable book covering the essentials of capital markets and investments... what really stands out is the very current discussion of the institutional mechanics behind the markets... Well worth adding to your investments bookshelf! - Charles M. Jones, Robert W. Lear Professor of Finance and Economics Chair, Finance Sub-division, Columbia Business School, New York This concise book provides a wide perspective on capital markets ranging from asset pricing, and the anatomy of buy and sell side firms, to financial statements and macro-economics. It is ideal for anyone needing a rapid introduction or re-introduction to finance and financial institutions.... - Garud N. Iyengar, Chair and Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Columbia University, New York An excellent survey of financial markets, explaining in concise language everything from the different asset classes to fixed income and equity markets and portfolio theory. A useful and very practical orientation for finance professionals and students alike. - David Weisbrod, former CEO of LCH Clearnet LLC (one of the world's largest clearinghouses) and Vice Chairman of JPMorgan, New York Essential reading for anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to investment management. This book makes quantitative finance accessible by succinctly blending various key aspects of investment management... The annexures contain relevant background including an overview of concepts in accounting, economics and statistics. - Tarun Gupta, Ph.D., Managing Director at AQR Capital Management Dastidar's book provides a concise, readable and up-to-date coverage of key capital markets topics. It's perfect for introductory finance classes, and practitioners looking for quick refreshers. - John Kiff, Senior Financial Sector Expert, International Monetary Fund Capital Markets and Investments provides a comprehensive review of today's capital markets, financial industry structure and the latest theories underlying asset pricing and portfolio construction. ...clearly and succinctly explains important concepts without glossing over those essential details... a handy desk reference. - Bruce D. Phelps, Managing Director, Head of Research, PGIM (Prudential Financial's investment management arm, with over USD 1 trillion in AUM) Masterful rendering of a complex subject into an easily digested elixir of finance; students will love the rarely-seen practical perspective that Dastidar brings to the topics. - Nandu Nayar, Hans J. Baer Chair in International Finance and Chair of the Perella Department of Finance, Lehigh University Finally, a clear and concise book that uniquely marries sound theoretical constructs with close-up practical insights... an excellent body of knowledge for both students of finance and practitioners in the asset management industry. - Adri Guha, Chief Investment Officer, Advanced Portfolio Management (institutional fund-of-funds/ advisory services) This book is written with the student in mind. With clear language and sharp focus on essentials, it feels like learning from a personal tutor. - Hayong Yun, Associate Professor of Finance, Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University

Dastidar has put together a concise, very readable book covering the essentials of capital markets and investments... what really stands out is the very current discussion of the institutional mechanics behind the markets... Well worth adding to your investments bookshelf! - Charles M. Jones, Robert W. Lear Professor of Finance and Economics Chair, Finance Sub-division, Columbia Business School, New York This concise book provides a wide perspective on capital markets ranging from asset pricing, and the anatomy of buy and sell side firms, to financial statements and macro-economics. It is ideal for anyone needing a rapid introduction or re-introduction to finance and financial institutions.... - Garud N. Iyengar, Chair and Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Columbia University, New York An excellent survey of financial markets, explaining in concise language everything from the different asset classes to fixed income and equity markets and portfolio theory. A useful and very practical orientation for finance professionals and students alike. - David Weisbrod, former CEO of LCH Clearnet LLC (one of the world's largest clearinghouses) and Vice Chairman of JPMorgan, New York Essential reading for anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to investment management. This book makes quantitative finance accessible by succinctly blending various key aspects of investment management... The annexures contain relevant background including an overview of concepts in accounting, economics and statistics. - Tarun Gupta, Ph.D., Managing Director at AQR Capital Management Dastidar's book provides a concise, readable and up-to-date coverage of key capital markets topics. It's perfect for introductory finance classes, and practitioners looking for quick refreshers. - John Kiff, Senior Financial Sector Expert, International Monetary Fund Capital Markets and Investments provides a comprehensive review of today's capital markets, financial industry structure and the latest theories underlying asset pricing and portfolio construction. ...clearly and succinctly explains important concepts without glossing over those essential details... a handy desk reference. - Bruce D. Phelps, Managing Director, Head of Research, PGIM (Prudential Financial's investment management arm, with over USD 1 trillion in AUM) Masterful rendering of a complex subject into an easily digested elixir of finance; students will love the rarely-seen practical perspective that Dastidar brings to the topics. - Nandu Nayar, Hans J. Baer Chair in International Finance and Chair of the Perella Department of Finance, Lehigh University Finally, a clear and concise book that uniquely marries sound theoretical constructs with close-up practical insights... an excellent body of knowledge for both students of finance and practitioners in the asset management industry. - Adri Guha, Chief Investment Officer, Advanced Portfolio Management (institutional fund-of-funds/ advisory services) This book is written with the student in mind. With clear language and sharp focus on essentials, it feels like learning from a personal tutor. - Hayong Yun, Associate Professor of Finance, Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University

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