Investments – Standalone Book by Zvi Bodie (Author), 11th Edition, published in May 2017 by McGraw Hill. This comprehensive text is known for setting the standard in graduate/MBA investments education. The unifying theme centers around the concept that security markets are nearly efficient, meaning most securities are priced appropriately given their risk and return attributes. The book places significant emphasis on asset allocation and provides a broader and deeper treatment of futures, options, and other derivative security markets compared to many investment texts. With 1040 pages, it offers in-depth coverage essential for students aiming to understand the complexities of modern financial markets.