An investor is a party that makes an investment into one or more categories of assets --- equity, debt securities, real estate, currency, commodity, derivatives such as put and call options, etc. --- with the objective of making a profit. Inviduals Organizations: Financial entities including Brokerages, Banks, Funds | CHAPTER NINE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 06 08 2011 1 INVESTOR An investor is a party that makes an investment into one or more categories of assets equity debt securities real estate currency commodity derivatives such as put and call options etc. with the objective of making a profit. Inviduals Organizations Financial entities including Brokerages Banks Funds. 06 08 2011 2 INVESTMENT PROCESS - Analyze the market - Evaluate expected returns and risks - Design the optimized portfolio 06 08 2011
