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Book Synopsis

The Asset Allocation Workbook offers a range of practical information and exercises that reinforce the key concepts explored in Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 2: Asset Allocation. Part of the reputable CFA Institute Investment Series, the workbook is designed to further students' and professionals' hands-on experience with a variety of learning outcomes, summary overview sections, and challenging problems and solutions.

The workbook provides the necessary tools and latest information to help learners advance their skills in this critical facet of portfolio management. Aligning chapter-by-chapter with the main text so readers can easily pair exercises with the appropriate content, this workbook covers:

  • Setting capital market expectations to support the asset allocation process
  • Principles and processes in the asset allocation process, including handling ESG-integration and client-specific constraints
  • Allocation beyond the t

    Table of Contents

    Part I Learning Objectives, Summary Overview, and Problems 1

    Chapter I Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction 3

    Learning Outcomes 3

    Summary 3

    Practice Problems 5

    Chapter 2 Security Market Indexes 9

    Learning Outcomes 9

    Summary 9

    Practice Problems 10

    Chapter 3 Capital Market Expectations, Part 1: Framework and Macro Considerations 17

    Learning Outcomes 17

    Summary 18

    Practice Problems 21

    Chapter 4 Capital Market Expectations, Part 2: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 27

    Learning Outcomes 27

    Summary 28

    Practice Problems 30

    Chapter 5 Overview of Asset Allocation 39

    Learning Outcomes 39

    Summary 40

    Practice Problems 41

    Chapter 6 Principles of Asset Allocation 45

    Learning Outcomes 45

    Summary 46

    Practice Problems 47

    Chapter 7 Asset Allocation with Real-World Constraints 57

    Learning Outcomes 57

    Summary 57

    Practice Problems 59

    Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 69

    Learning Outcomes 69

    Summary 69

    Practice Problems 72

    Chapter 9 Exchange-Traded Funds: Mechanics and Applications 81

    Learning Outcomes 81

    Summary 81

    Practice Problems 83

    Chapter 10 Case Study in Portfolio Management: Institutional 89

    Learning Outcomes 89

    Summary 89

    Practice Problems 90

    Part II Solutions 95

    Chapter 1 Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction 97

    Solutions 97

    Chapter 2 Security Market Indexes 101

    Solutions 101

    Chapter 3 Capital Market Expectations, Part I: Framework and Macro Considerations 105

    Solutions 105

    Chapter 4 Capital Market Expectations, Part II: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 111

    Solutions 111

    Chapter 5 Overview of Asset Allocation 119

    Solutions 119

    Chapter 6 Principles of Asset Allocation 121

    Solutions 121

    Chapter 7 Asset Allocation with Real-World Constraints 129

    Solutions 129

    Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 135

    Solutions 135

    Chapter 9 Exchange-Traded Funds: Mechanics and Applications 145

    Solutions 145

    Chapter 10 Case Study in Portfolio Management: Institutional 151

    Solutions 151

    About the CFA Program 157

Portfolio Management in Practice Volume 2

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/02/2021
      ISBN13: 9781119788089, 978-1119788089
      ISBN10: 1119788080

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Asset Allocation Workbook offers a range of practical information and exercises that reinforce the key concepts explored in Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 2: Asset Allocation. Part of the reputable CFA Institute Investment Series, the workbook is designed to further students' and professionals' hands-on experience with a variety of learning outcomes, summary overview sections, and challenging problems and solutions.

      The workbook provides the necessary tools and latest information to help learners advance their skills in this critical facet of portfolio management. Aligning chapter-by-chapter with the main text so readers can easily pair exercises with the appropriate content, this workbook covers:

      • Setting capital market expectations to support the asset allocation process
      • Principles and processes in the asset allocation process, including handling ESG-integration and client-specific constraints
      • Allocation beyond the t

        Table of Contents

        Part I Learning Objectives, Summary Overview, and Problems 1

        Chapter I Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction 3

        Learning Outcomes 3

        Summary 3

        Practice Problems 5

        Chapter 2 Security Market Indexes 9

        Learning Outcomes 9

        Summary 9

        Practice Problems 10

        Chapter 3 Capital Market Expectations, Part 1: Framework and Macro Considerations 17

        Learning Outcomes 17

        Summary 18

        Practice Problems 21

        Chapter 4 Capital Market Expectations, Part 2: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 27

        Learning Outcomes 27

        Summary 28

        Practice Problems 30

        Chapter 5 Overview of Asset Allocation 39

        Learning Outcomes 39

        Summary 40

        Practice Problems 41

        Chapter 6 Principles of Asset Allocation 45

        Learning Outcomes 45

        Summary 46

        Practice Problems 47

        Chapter 7 Asset Allocation with Real-World Constraints 57

        Learning Outcomes 57

        Summary 57

        Practice Problems 59

        Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 69

        Learning Outcomes 69

        Summary 69

        Practice Problems 72

        Chapter 9 Exchange-Traded Funds: Mechanics and Applications 81

        Learning Outcomes 81

        Summary 81

        Practice Problems 83

        Chapter 10 Case Study in Portfolio Management: Institutional 89

        Learning Outcomes 89

        Summary 89

        Practice Problems 90

        Part II Solutions 95

        Chapter 1 Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction 97

        Solutions 97

        Chapter 2 Security Market Indexes 101

        Solutions 101

        Chapter 3 Capital Market Expectations, Part I: Framework and Macro Considerations 105

        Solutions 105

        Chapter 4 Capital Market Expectations, Part II: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 111

        Solutions 111

        Chapter 5 Overview of Asset Allocation 119

        Solutions 119

        Chapter 6 Principles of Asset Allocation 121

        Solutions 121

        Chapter 7 Asset Allocation with Real-World Constraints 129

        Solutions 129

        Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 135

        Solutions 135

        Chapter 9 Exchange-Traded Funds: Mechanics and Applications 145

        Solutions 145

        Chapter 10 Case Study in Portfolio Management: Institutional 151

        Solutions 151

        About the CFA Program 157

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