This applications-oriented text transitions from theory to practice in a clear, straightforward manner. An ideal text for schools that do not have a "pure" portfolio course, it accomplishes the objectives of both a traditional investments course and a portfolio theory course. The book balances coverage of both the small and large investor, and offers unique coverage of topics not found in other texts, such as fiduciary duty and investment policy. Numerous references and questions from the CFA exam are also included.

After reviewing the basic principles of finance, this textbook explains the purpose of stating an investment policy and describes techniques for formulating an investment strategy and constructing the portfolio itself. Strong (University of Maine) also explores how to develop a game plan for portfolio revision, performance evaluation, and risk reduction.
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'With PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT, AND PROTECTION you\'ll learn traditional investments information as well as portfolio theory, saving you time and money. And, if you\'re thinking about taking the CFA exam, this edition is packed with CFA exam reference tools and questions from the exam itself.'

Bob Strong is University Foundation Professor of Investment Education and Professor of Finance at the University of Maine.

His Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is from the United States Military Academy at West Point, his Master of Science degree in business administration from Boston University, and his Ph.D. in finance from Penn State University. He has also been a visiting professor of finance at Maine Maritime Academy and at Harvard University where he was Deputy Director of the Summer Economics Program from 1997 - 1999. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Dr. Strong's CONSULTING focuses on risk management and asset valuation. Among the organizations for which he has consulted are Eastern Maine Healthcare, Bangor Hydro Electric Company, Maine Public Service Company, Energy Atlantic, the Maine State Police, the Maine Forest Service, Irving Oil, James Sewall Company, and Texas Instruments. He has been a conference speaker for the Chicago Board Options Exchange, the Chicago Board of Trade, and the American Stock Exchange.

His current RESEARCH interests center on investor asset allocation. He has published in journals ranging from the Journal of Finance and the Journal of Portfolio Management to the trade journals Pensions and Investments and Futures. His fourth book Derivatives: An Introduction was published in 2002.