The Irwin guide to risk and reward

Two important considerations in making investments are return and risk. Investors have a desire for high returns on their investments, however, in order to make appropriate comparisons of alternative investments, one should understand the various measures of return and risk. The Irwin Guide to Risk and Reward will assist you in selecting portfolios that promise the highest returns for any given level of risk. This comprehensive guide puts together in one book the different measures of return and risk. All formulas presented are easy to use and clearly illustrate the use of the various types of measure. The Irwin Guide to Risk and Reward is an important resource for financial experts as well as their clients, providing either an introduction or a review of all the measures of return and risk. The Irwin Guide to Risk and Reward imparts what investors need to know about the various measures of return and risk. This comprehensive guide covers the time value of money, general concepts of return, yields on bank accounts, Treasury bills, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, insurance, mortgages, business loans, and real estate investments. It also covers measures of portfolio performance, returns on capital expenditures, and measures of business profitability. The Irwin Guide to Risk and Reward is a must-read for all finance professionals and their clients.