Capital Markets and Investments

Capital Markets and InvestmentsThis intermediate book on the financial capital markets goes beyond basic financial concepts. It requires no prior background, and is accessible to students, practitioners, journalists and enthusiasts. This book covers the basics of financial institutions, instruments (debt, equity and options) and mentions new developments such as fintech and regulation. Compared to other books, this book is more concise and goes beyond the theory. It also discusses

This intermediate book on the financial capital markets goes beyond basic financial concepts. It requires no prior background, and is accessible to students, practitioners, journalists and enthusiasts.

This book covers the basics of financial institutions, instruments (debt, equity and options) and mentions new developments such as fintech and regulation. Compared to other books, this book is more concise and goes beyond the theory. It also discusses institutional details, plumbing and the mechanics of the markets.

This book targets people who need a rapid orientation in finance, and need to apply the concepts right away. It has been adopted by top universities and Wall Street firms, and endorsed by leading faculty and industry practitioners.

Sid Dastidar has two decades of financial markets experience, a Ph.D. in Finance & Economics from Columbia Business School and is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University.