Finance Book List - Condensed MBA

Do NOT read all these books. No one in an MBA program would either…just pick the ones that strike you as interesting and get reading. (Each book contains an affiliate link to an Amazon purchase, but you could probably find used books for cheaper elsewhere.)

Title	Author	Summary
Principles of Corporate Finance	Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers, Franklin Allen	A foundational text covering the theory and practice of corporate finance, including valuation, risk management, and capital markets.
Corporate Finance	Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo	This book integrates theory and practice to explain corporate finance concepts, with a strong emphasis on valuation.
Financial Markets and Institutions	Frederic S. Mishkin, Stanley G. Eakins	An in-depth look at financial markets and institutions, examining their role in the economy and how they operate.
Investment Valuation	Aswath Damodaran	A comprehensive guide to valuation methods for various asset types, including stocks, bonds, and companies.
Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies	McKinsey & Company Inc., Tim Koller, Marc Goedhart, David Wessels	An authoritative resource on corporate valuation, offering practical advice for measuring and managing company value.
Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives	John C. Hull	A leading text on derivatives, covering options, futures, swaps, and risk management strategies.
Financial Management: Theory & Practice	Eugene F. Brigham, Michael C. Ehrhardt	This book blends financial theory with practical applications, emphasizing decision-making in financial management.
The Intelligent Investor	Benjamin Graham	A classic text on value investing, offering timeless advice on investment strategies and market behavior.
Applied Corporate Finance	Aswath Damodaran	This book applies corporate finance theory to real-world scenarios, focusing on practical decision-making tools.
Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation	Stephen H. Penman	Penman bridges accounting and finance to teach how financial statements can be used for investment analysis and valuation.
Risk Management and Financial Institutions	John C. Hull	An exploration of risk management techniques and how they are applied within financial institutions.
Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis	Edwin J. Elton, Martin J. Gruber, Stephen J. Brown, William N. Goetzmann	A comprehensive guide to portfolio construction, asset pricing models, and investment analysis techniques.
Behavioral Finance: Psychology, Decision-Making, and Markets	Lucy Ackert, Richard Deaves	An introduction to behavioral finance, examining how psychological factors influence financial decision-making.
Financial Modeling	Simon Benninga	A practical guide to financial modeling techniques using Excel, covering various financial applications.
Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice	Aswath Damodaran	Damodaran provides a detailed examination of corporate finance theories and their practical applications.