The Handbook of Alternative Assets
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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.
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780471218265 |
| ISBN 10 | 047121826X |
| Title | The Handbook of Alternative Assets |
| Author | Mark J P Anson |
| Series | Frank J Fabozzi Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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