Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution 2nd Edition

“Thoroughly revised and substantially enhanced, the second edition of Carl Bacon’s work is indispensable for serious investment performance professionals.”
Philip Lawton, CFA, CIPM Head, CIPM Program, CFA Institute

“He’s a standout, a true expert in the field. In an industry rife with interpretive necessity, Carl stays the course with useful instruction, experienced guidance, and well organized references to the mechanics of performance measurement and attribution. It’s a practical resource that will continue to garner the audience it deserves.”
Tobin S. Cochran, Partner/President, Ashland Partners & Company LLP

“Carl Bacon is one of the most knowledgeable professionals I know on the subject of performance measurement. He has been a pioneer, leader, and teacher at the forefront of developments in global investment performance measurement and attribution, risk measurement, and industry standards. I am very pleased he has significantly updated this timely and useful book with new emphasis on fixed income attribution, hedge funds, and derivatives. It is a great reference for all investment management professionals.”
James Hollis, Managing Director, Cutter Associates

“Carl has updated his book with further developments and to reflect his extensive travels and discussion about Performance Measurement. This second edition is now the most comprehensive guide to calculation and reporting techniques around the world and should be a feature on the desk of anyone working in, or using, Performance Measurement.”
Brian Chapman, Director and Leader of GIPS related services, KPMG

“Carl’s first edition is a renowned reference manual. The second edition not only enhances each and every chapter but also addresses many of the latest topics in our industry. Carl’s books always deliver unassailable help in an exceptionally effective manner; a compelling instructional handbook.”
Mark Goodey, Head of Performance, Morley Fund Management (AVIVA Investors)

“Thoroughly revised and substantially enhanced, the second edition of Carl Bacon’s work is indispensable for serious investment performance professionals.”
—Philip Lawton, CFA, CIPM Head, CIPM Program, CFA Institute

“He’s a standout, a true expert in the field. In an industry rife with interpretive necessity, Carl stays the course with useful instruction, experienced guidance, and well organized references to the mechanics of performance measurement and attribution. It’s a practical resource that will continue to garner the audience it deserves.”
—Tobin S. Cochran, Partner/President, Ashland Partners & Company LLP

“Carl Bacon is one of the most knowledgeable professionals I know on the subject of performance measurement. He has been a pioneer, leader, and teacher at the forefront of developments in global investment performance measurement and attribution, risk measurement, and industry standards. I am very pleased he has significantly updated this timely and useful book with new emphasis on fixed income attribution, hedge funds, and derivatives. It is a great reference for all investment management professionals.”
—James Hollis, Managing Director, Cutter Associates

“Carl has updated his book with further developments and to reflect his extensive travels and discussion about Performance Measurement. This second edition is now the most comprehensive guide to calculation and reporting techniques around the world and should be a feature on the desk of anyone working in, or using, Performance Measurement.”
—Brian Chapman, Director and Leader of GIPS related services, KPMG

“Carl’s first edition is a renowned reference manual. The second edition not only enhances each and every chapter but also addresses many of the latest topics in our industry. Carl’s books always deliver unassailable help in an exceptionally effective manner; a compelling instructional handbook.”
—Mark Goodey, Head of Performance, Morley Fund Management (AVIVA Investors)