Mandatory

  • JP  Joshi, M. S., and J. M. Paterson  (2013).  Introduction to mathematical portfolio theory. Cambridge University Press.
  • MTMP   Maginn, J. L., Tuttle, D. L., McLeavey, D. W., & Pinto, J. E. (Eds.). (2007). Managing investment portfolios: a dynamic process, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons.
  • RMG Material from Classes: slides, exercises, lecture notes.

 

[Optional]

  • [EGBG] Elton E.J., M. J. Gruber, S. J. Brown and W. N. Goetzmann (2014), Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis, 9th Edition, Wiley
  • [CFA Readings] Levels I, II and III reference list from 2017

 

Part IV - Models of Equilibrium in Capital Markets

JP: Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15 + including end of chapter exercises.

RMG: Slides Part IV (1+2+3+4) + Exercise Booklet: Section 4 

 

[EGBG: Chapter 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20]

[CFA Level 1 Readings # 43, 47]

[CFA Level 3 Reading # 5, 6, 7, 15]


Part III - Selecting Optimal Portfolios

JP: Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12 + including end of chapter exercises.

MTMP: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3

RMG: Slides Part III (1+2+3) + Exercise Booklet: Section 3 

 

[EGBG: Chapter 1, 11]

[CFA Level 1 Readings # 44]

[CFA Level 3 Reading # 8, 13]


Part II - Theory of Portfolio Management

JP: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6 + including end of chapter exercises.

RMG: Slides Part II (1+2a+2b+2c+3) + Exercise Booklet: Sections 1 and 2 

 

[EGBG: Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12]

[CFA Level 1: Readings 41, 42]

[CFA Level 2: Reading 48, 49]

[CFA Level 3: Reading 18]


Part I - Financial Market Structure and Instruments

MTMP: Chapter 1 + Chapter 10

RMG: Slides Part I

 

[EGBG: Chapter 2 + Chapter 3]

[CFA Level I: Readings 4, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51, 57]