Essentials of Investments

This book is was received in excellent condition and has been very helpful in my studies.

This book is great for someone in early finance class. The author teaches at my school, really great guy, great writer. Really gives great explanations for someone who is very new to finance. Every chapter in the book is useful. Gives general overview of almost every topic you will need to an introduction to finance course.

Bodie's "Essentials of Investments" sevres as helpful, comprehensive introduction to investments. This book is modeled on Bodie's larger graduate text "Investments" leaving out only the sections on Equilibrium in Capital Markets and skimping on some of the finer mathematical details within the other sections. You will prefer this book if you are just beginning in the field, and you will not be disappointed with what you learn. The book is an easy and engaging read if you are an "intelligent layman", and it is certainly feasable even if you have a limited general education background. Overall, great introduction to the investment field. Recommended.

I have used this book in the investment class I teach for 4 years. I have had very little negative feedback from students. Most seem to like it, otherwise, I would have switched books. Maybe Justablokes problem is he thinks he is reading an economic textbook, but it is actually a financial investment book.

I am a student and used this book for my Invesment Analysis class. The text reads well. However, it is confusing in some spots, particularly the word explanations of the equations. (i.e. Put-Call Parity Theorm) However, it covers everything under the sun and has a up to date feel about it. I highly recommend this book to up and coming investors. Professionals do not need to read this book.