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Book Review: Quantitative Risk and Portfolio Management: Theory and Practice

This book fills a unique gap between the CFA curriculum and the growing demand to find model-driven investment management solutions.

Book Review: Themes in Alternative Investments

This book highlights a cross-section of issues relevant to the current state of alternative investments.

Book Review: Buffett’s Early Investments

This book digs into Buffett’s pre-Berkshire investments. The result is a fresh look into the origins of his investment approach.

Book Review: The Making of Modern Corporate Finance

Donald Chew delivers a love letter to unfettered capitalism and the financial system that oils the gears of commerce.

Editor’s Picks: Top 3 Book Reviews of 2024 and a Sneak Peek at 2025

What books reviewed in 2024 stand out for their applicability to practical issues confronting investment decision-makers?

Book Review: The M&A Failure Trap

Massive M&A deals make headlines but too rarely make money for stockholders.

Book Review: Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin

Should I add bitcoin to my portfolio? If not, why not? This book will help advisors field these tough client questions.

Book Review: The Puzzle of Sustainable Investment

Lukasz Pomorski adeptly discusses the good, the bad, and the unknown of sustainable investing while acknowledging that the answer to some of the critical questions is the dreaded “it depends.”

Book Review: Risks and Returns

This highly readable book contains numerous entertaining anecdotes about, and descriptions of, the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Readers’ interest will never flag as they glean the chunks of wisdom that they can productively apply to investment analysis.

Book Review: Pause to Think

This book is direct, delightful, and articulate in suggesting that we take a slow rather than fast approach to getting things thoughtfully done. It touches the minds and hearts of investment professionals.