Conquer the CIMA Exam: Study Guide for the Certified Investment Management Analyst Certification Exam Covering Asset Allocation, Behavioral Finance, Risk Management, and Performance Analysis

By: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Conquer the CIMA Exam: Study Guide for the Certified Investment Management Analyst Certification Exam Covering Asset Allocation, Behavioral Finance, Risk Management, and Performance Analysis provides a structured review of the core concepts commonly associated with advanced investment consulting, portfolio construction, and wealth management. The guide is designed as a concise reference that reinforces key topics across the investment management body of knowledge.

Topics include statistics and financial analysis, economics, global capital markets, investment vehicles, equity and fixed income securities, alternative investments, derivatives, real assets, and digital assets. The book also covers portfolio theory, asset pricing models, behavioral finance, investment styles, tax-aware investing, portfolio optimization, and asset allocation methodologies.

Additional chapters address risk management, performance measurement, benchmarking, attribution analysis, manager selection, investment policy statements, portfolio review procedures, and rebalancing frameworks. Practical explanations emphasize how investment concepts interact within real-world portfolio management and consulting environments.

This guide is intended for candidates seeking a focused review resource as well as investment professionals who want a concise refresher on portfolio management principles. It is designed to complement broader study materials by presenting essential concepts in a clear, organized, and audiobook-friendly format.