Customer Reviews
The most illuminating book on the topic - By: Dan, 04 Dec 2006 
A great study text & general 'enlightener'. One of those books that gives the reader 'penny drop' moment after 'penny drop' moment.
Having worked as a fund manager, a financial services policymaker & now also a tutorin portfolio management I cannot commend Brentani's book highly enough. It has precisely the right mix of theoretical explanation & practical know-how to bring real meaning to the often complex area of fund management. And it does soin a way that appeals to professionals, practitioners, students & those simply interestedin fund management alike.
Useful primer - By: Jenny, 11 Apr 2006 I've found it difficult to pin down what fund managers actually do, which is kind of inconvenient given that I'm supposed to know to carry out my job properly. This book was pretty much exactly what I needed to explain all the basic concepts & seemingly imprenetrable jargon.
A great study text - By: Michael, 24 Mar 2004 
For an introduction to portfolio management, this is the best I have found.
It is well-organised, easy-to-read, & unravels the complexity of portfolio managementin logical, incremental steps.
Brentani has struck the right balance between theory, practical examples, & sample questions. It has the perfect ingredients for a study text.
Excellent for both beginners and experts - By: Brett, 15 Feb 2004 Was recommended this book by a colleague & have been thoroughly impressed by it.
Brentani has done a great job at producing a book that is well structured, clear, concise with thoughtful examples & a great glossary & thus perfect for the novice, whilst at the same time including all the essentials that would make this book an excellent reference for the experienced practitioner.
Could be the "Who moved my cheese" of the Parmalat affair - By: , 15 Jan 2004 Very good explanation of fund management for beginners.
This is a good & well-organised attack on the subject - the format is clear & how it has helped me to understand the basics of fund management & I understand from others that it is also useful for experienced fund managers. It has gone some way to restoring my faithin the industry post Equitable, etc.
Well worth the money.
