Elton, E.J., Gruber, M.J. and Padberg, M.W. Simple criteria for optimal portfolio selection.--Rudd, A. and Rosenberg, B. Realistic portfolio optimization.--Bawa, V.S. and Chakrin, L.M. Optimal portfolio choice and equilibrium in a lognormal securities market.--Levy, H. Does diversification...

This book covers the characteristics and analysis of individual securities as well as the theory and practice of optimally combining securities into portfolios. Stressing the economic intuition behind the subject matter, this classic text pres-ents advanced concepts of investment analysis and...

Many financial institutions employ outside portfolio managers to manage part or all of their investable assets. These institutions include pension funds, private endowments (e.g., colleges and charities), and private trusts.(...)