{"product_id":"alternative-assets-bloomberg-hardcover","title":"Alternative Assets (Bloomberg) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn B. Abbink\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn insightful guide to making strategic investment allocation decisions that embraces both alternative and conventional assets \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this much-needed resource, alternative and portfolio management expert John Abbink demonstrates new ways of analyzing and deploying alternative assets and explains the practical application of these techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlternative Assets and Strategic Allocation\u003c\/i\u003e clearly shows how alternative investments fit into portfolios and the role they play in an investment allocation that includes traditional investments as well. This book also describes innovative methods for valuation as applied to alternatives that previously have been difficult to analyze.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers institutional investors, analysts, researchers, portfolio managers, and financial academics a down-to-earth method for measuring and analyzing alternative assets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews some of the latest alternatives that are increasing in popularity, such as high-frequency trading, direct lending, and long-term investment in real assets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines a strategic approach for including alternative investments into portfolios and shows the pivotal role they play in an investment allocation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the information found in this book, you'll have a clearer sense of how to approach investment issues related to alternative assets and discover what it takes to make these products work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe usual approaches to asset allocation no longer suffice. Market turmoil has revealed the need for fresh ideas and innovation. Institutional investors have for too long relied upon strategies that are poorly equipped to deal with the unexpected metrics that volatility creates. To fulfill their fiduciary mandates and remain competitive, investors must look to the tools of the new investment age. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this much-needed resource, alternative and portfolio management expert John Abbink demonstrates new ways of analyzing and deploying alternative assets and explains the practical application of these techniques. \u003ci\u003eAlternative Assets and Strategic Allocation\u003c\/i\u003e clearly shows how alternative investments fit into portfolios and the role they play in an investment allocation that includes traditional investments as well. This book also describes innovative methods for valuation as applied to alternatives that previously have been difficult to analyze.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging and informative, \u003ci\u003eAlternative Assets and Strategic Allocation\u003c\/i\u003e contains an analytical toolkit that gives investors new ways to assess any investment product and provides criteria by which commonality or distinctiveness among them can be detected. In addition, Abbink reviews some of the latest alternatives that are increasing in popularity, for better or worse, such as high-frequency trading, direct lending, long-term investment in real assets, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this important resource offers a new approach and vision for alternatives as they relate to institutional investors who want to allocate their assets strategically and who may not have been previously invested in these products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlternative Assets and Strategic Allocation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eRethinking the Institutional Approach\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe usual approaches to asset allocation no longer suffice. Market turmoil has revealed the need for fresh ideas and innovation. Institutional investors have for too long relied upon strategies that are poorly equipped to deal with the unexpected metrics that volatility creates. To fulfill their fiduciary mandates and remain competitive, investors must look to the tools of the new investment age. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this much-needed resource, alternative and portfolio management expert John Abbink demonstrates new ways of analyzing and deploying alternative assets and explains the practical application of these techniques. \u003ci\u003eAlternative Assets and Strategic Allocation\u003c\/i\u003e clearly shows how alternative investments fit into portfolios and the role they play in an investment allocation that includes traditional investments as well. This book also describes innovative methods for valuation as applied to alternatives that previously have been difficult to analyze. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging and informative, \u003ci\u003eAlternative Assets and Strategic Allocation\u003c\/i\u003e contains an analytical toolkit that gives investors new ways to assess any investment product and provides criteria by which commonality or distinctiveness among them can be detected. In addition, Abbink reviews some of the latest alternatives that are increasing in popularity, for better or worse, such as high-frequency trading, direct lending, long-term investment in real assets, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this important resource offers a new approach and vision for alternatives as they relate to institutional investors who want to allocate their assets strategically and who may not have been previously invested in these products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN B. ABBINK\u003c\/b\u003e has twenty-nine years' experience in investment firms, including Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, and Deutsche Bank, and was formerly a senior vice president and director of manager research at National City Corporation. Abbink received his BA from Michigan State University and his PhD from Yale University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.59 x 9.21 x 6.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760501195040,"sku":"9781576603680","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/09c4cfead3efd4ea5b1dde75d0d5960d.webp?v=1780181655","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/alternative-assets-bloomberg-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}