Fundamentals of investments : valuation and management/ Bradford D. Jordan, Thomas W. Miller Jr. and Steven D. Dolvin

Includes index.

1. A brief history of risk and return -- 2. The investment process -- 3. Overview of security types -- 4. Mutual funds and other investment companies -- 5. The stock market -- 6. Common stock valuation -- 7. Stock price behavior and market efficiency -- 8. Behavioral finance and the psychology of investing -- 9. Interest rates -- 10. Bond prices and yields -- 11. Diversification and risky asset allocation -- 12. Return, risk, and the security market line -- 13. Performance evaluation and risk management -- 14. Future contracts -- 15. Stock options -- 16. Option valuation -- 17. Projecting cash flow and earnings -- 18. Corporate bonds -- 19. Government bonds -- 20. Mortgage-backed securities

The text offers a balanced, unified treatment of the four main types of financial investments--stocks, bonds, options, and futures. Topics are organized in a way that makes them easy to apply--whether to a portfolio simulation or to real life--and supported with hands-on activities. Then, resources within Connect help students solve financial problems and apply what they've learned. Jordan's managerial perspective and superior pedagogy combine with a complete digital solution to help students achieve higher outcomes in the course.