| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xxvii, 288 p. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-261) and index. |
| Contents |
Real estate -- Inflation-protected securities -- Commodities -- International equities -- Fixed annuities -- Stable-value funds -- High-yield (junk) bonds -- Private equity (venture capital) -- Covered calls -- Socially responsible mutual funds -- Precious metals equities -- Preferred stocks -- Convertible bonds -- Emerging market bonds -- Hedge funds -- Leveraged buyouts -- Variable annuities -- Equity-indexed annuities -- Structured investment products -- Leveraged funds. |
| Summary |
"Investors are actively seeking investment options other than equities, bonds, and cash that will provide diversification and improved returns. The book offers an overview of a wide range of alternative investments, explaining what each is and how it works. The author shares his opinions on which to seriously consider and which to avoid at all costs"--Provided by publisher. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Portfolio management.
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Asset allocation.
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Investment analysis.
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Investments.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kizer, Jared.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1576603105 (alk. paper) |
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9781576603109 (alk. paper) |
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