The past decades have witnessed successive radical changes in the field of investments and financial crises of historic proportions. During this period, financial markets witnessed tremendous growth, attributable in part to innovations in securitization and credit enhancement methods. This has led to the emergence of new trading strategies that would not have been possible without developments in communications and information technology, in addition to the progress achieved in investment theory.

The primary objective of the book (Investments) is to be a reference for courses in the field of investment analysis. In preparing and presenting its material, we took care to rely on a central group of consistent basic principles, while excluding unnecessary mathematical and technical details. We focused on providing students and practitioners with the insight that helps them confront ideas.

And new challenges in their professional lives.

This book will introduce you to the most important issues that concern all investors today and will provide you with the skills necessary to evaluate the important current issues and debates covered by the popular media and specialized financial magazines. Whether you plan to become a specialized investment professional, or an investor with advanced capabilities and abilities, you will find the skills you derive from this book essential, especially in today's rapidly evolving environment.

The book includes many features that link and harmonize it with the CFA Institute curriculum, as we have included quoted questions at the end of almost every chapter, in addition to references.

The answers to these questions are at the end of the book.

Al-Obeikan Education Company, in presenting this book to its readers, extends its thanks to His Excellency Dr. Suhail bin Mansour Al-Tamimi, who supervised the translation, review, and approval of the book, as well as to the distinguished translators, Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Mukhtar and Mr. Yasser Salim Hassan, who spared no effort, advice, or review to produce the book in this form, which it hopes will achieve the desired goal and the desired benefit to enhance investments according to the principles of

Scientific and global methodology followed

God is the granter of success....