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The Handbook of Alternative Assets Mark J. P. Anson

The Handbook of Alternative Assets By Mark J. P. Anson

The Handbook of Alternative Assets by Mark J. P. Anson

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This book discusses and describes four types of alternative assets: hedge funds, private equity, credit derivatives, and commodity futures. Hedge funds and private equity are the best known of the alternative assets, but certainly not the only alternative assets available.

The Handbook of Alternative Assets Summary

The Handbook of Alternative Assets by Mark J. P. Anson

This book discusses and describes four types of alternative assets: hedge funds, private equity, credit derivatives, and commodity futures. Hedge funds and private equity are the best known of the alternative assets, but certainly not the only alternative assets available. The author explores each one of these alternative asset classes in detail, providing practicaal advice along with useful research.

About Mark J. P. Anson

MARK J. P. ANSON, PhD, is the Chief Investment Officer at Calpers. Prior to joining Calpers, he was portfolio manager at OppenheimerFunds, a registered options principal in equity derivatives for Salomon Brothers Inc., and a practicing attorney specializing in futures and derivatives markets. Dr. Anson earned his law degree from the Northwestern University School of Law and his PhD and master's in finance from the Columbia Graduate School of Business. He has also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Management Accountant degrees. Dr. Anson is a frequent contributor to academic and professional publications on the topics of risk management, derivatives, and portfolio management.

Table of Contents

About the Author. Preface. What is an Alternative Asset Class? SECTION I: HEDGE FUNDS. Introduction to Hedge Funds. Establishing a Hedge Fund Investment Program. Selecting a Hedge Fund Manager. Due Diligence for Hedge Fund Managers. Risk Management Part 1: Hedge Fund Return Distributions. Risk Management Part II: Additional Hedge Fund Risks. Regulation of Hedge Funds. Should Hedge Funds Be Institutionalized? SECTION II: COMMODITY AND MANAGED FUTURES. Introduction to Commodities. Investing in Commodity Futures. Commodity Futures in a Portfolio Context. Managed Futures. SECTION III: PRIVATE EQUITY. Introduction to Venture Capital. Introduction to Leveraged Buyouts. Debt as Private Equity. The Economics of Private Equity. Alternative Investment Strategies in Private Equity. Performance Measurement for Private Equity. SECTION IV: CREDIT DERIVATIVES. Introduction to Credit Derivatives. Collateralized Debt Obligations. SECTION V: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. Corporate Governance as an Alternative Investment Strategy. Index.

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GOR001471654
9780471218265
047121826X
The Handbook of Alternative Assets by Mark J. P. Anson
Mark J. P. Anson
Frank J. Fabozzi Series
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20020531
512
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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