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The Handbook of Commodity Investing

ISBN: 978-0-470-29320-1

June 2008

1008 pages

Description
The Handbook of commodity investing

This invaluable resource provides an overview of the basics and foundations of commodity investing, as well as recent theory and empirical evidence on the commodity markets.

Written by leading practitioners and academics, The Handbook of Commodity Investing explains the complexities of commodity investments, their associated risks, and how investors can optimize their portfolios by including different types of commodity investments. Each chapter contains valuable information for both investors who are currently using or contemplating using commodities as part of their asset allocation and academics who are analyzing the commodity markets theoretically or empirically.

Starting with the basics of commodity investments and moving on to more complex topics, such as performance measurement, asset pricing, and risk management, The Handbook of Commodity Investing is a reliable resource for anyone who needs to understand this dynamic market. Whatever the motivation for your interest in commodities, this book will increase your understanding—hence helping you to reduce risk and enhance returns.

About the Author
Frank J. Fabozzi, PhD, CFA, is Professor in the Practice of Finance and Becton Fellow at Yale University's School of Management and the Editor of the Journal of Portfolio Management.

Roland Fuss, PhD, is Professor of the Endowed Chair for Asset Management, European Business School (EBS), International University Schloss Reichartshausen, Germany.

Dieter G. Kaiser, PhD, is Director of Alternative Investments at Feri Institutional Advisors GmbH in Bad Homburg, Germany, where he is managing a dedicated commodities fund of hedge funds.