{"product_id":"9781430260202","title":"The Handbook of Professionally Managed Assets: A Definitive Guide to Profiting from Alternative Investments","description":"\u003cp\u003e    This practical guide provides a comprehensive overview of professionally managed assets, or investments in which all portfolio decisions and rebalancing are delegated to a fund manager or third-party advice service. Savvy investors looking to achieve a better understanding of the nuances, benefits, and drawbacks of using these products will find the answers they are looking for in \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook of Professionally Managed Assets,\u003c\/em\u003e no matter whether they would like to learn more about mutual funds or hedge funds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a considerable lack of knowledge among the investing public about how to properly construct a well-diversified portfolio of investments that includes a selection of professionally managed assets. As a long-standing financial planner, attorney, and educator, Keith Fevurly remedies this issue in \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook of Professionally Managed Assets\u003c\/em\u003e by clearly presenting the major categories of professionally managed assets and revealing the best tactics for investing in these vehicles. Along the way, he reveals each asset's risks and rewards, and he also provides the in-depth knowledge and information investors need to confidently select the right assets for their portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with valuable insights for everyone from financial professionals to individual investors, \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook of Professionally Managed Assets\u003c\/em\u003e stands alone in its ability to shed light on the many investment vehicles that fall under the larger umbrella of professionally managed assets. With topics as wide-ranging as mutual funds, closed-end funds, unit investment trusts, exchange traded funds, hedge funds, managed futures, and more, this invaluable resource will give you the information you need to build a prosperous financial future for yourself and your clients.      \u003c\/p\u003e    What you’ll learnAmong other topics, \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook of Professionally Managed Assets\u003c\/em\u003e will cover:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy financial advisors and sophisticated individual investors should use professionally managed assets as part of an overall investment strategy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMutual funds, including the history of their growth in the financial industry and the differences between actively and passively managed mutual funds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe proper use of Unit Investment Trusts (UITs), particularly in the context of municipal bond trusts, which is the primary asset included in a UIT. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho invests in hedge funds, including whether or not you should decide to invest in hedge funds as a self-directed investor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy managed futures are great assets to include in a risk-mitigating investment strategy for high-worth clients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     Designed specifically for professional investment advisors and sophisticated individual investors, \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook of Professionally Managed Assets\u003c\/em\u003e will answer the myriad of questions financial professionals have about everything from mutual funds to managed futures.      \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of ContentsUnderstanding Professionally Managed Assets\u003cp\u003eWhy Professionally Managed Assets?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Growth of Mutual Funds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong-Term Investing in Mutual Funds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMutual Fund Performance Measures and Selection Criteria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClosed-End Funds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnit Investment Trusts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExchange-Traded Funds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHedge Funds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManaged Futures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate Equity Funds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited Partnerships and Real Estate Investment Trusts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividually and Separately Managed Accounts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVariable and Variable Universal Life Insurance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVariable Annuities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummary of the Present and Future of Professionally Managed Assets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154269618416,"sku":"9781430260202","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430260202_p0.jpg?v=1763751966","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430260202","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}