Description
Get a friendly handle on how Wall Street deals really work
Investment banking drives how companies raise money, merge, go public, and reshape entire industries. If you've ever wanted to understand the deal-making behind the headlines, Investment Banking For Dummies is your approachable, jargon-free guide to capital markets, valuation, M&A, IPOs, debt offerings, financial modeling, and regulation. You'll get a practical look at what bankers actually do and why it matters.
Explore how private equity, private credit, fintech, and AI are transforming the way deals get done. You'll wrap your head around modern valuation practices, see how banks compete for advisory business, and discover how shifting regulations and global trends shape the industry. Refreshed case studies and updated digital tools and resources keep everything grounded in real-world practice.
Inside this book:
- Learn how M&A transactions, IPOs, and debt offerings move from pitch to close
- Discover the role of private equity, private credit, and alternative assets in modern dealmaking
- Explore how AI, automation, and fintech are reshaping investment banking workflows and analysis
- Get up to speed on current regulatory and compliance shifts affecting global capital markets
- Find practical guidance on financial modeling, valuation methods, and common analyst tools
Whether you're a student eyeing a finance career, a career-switcher exploring Wall Street, or simply curious about how capital markets work, this Dummies guide gives you the knowledge you need. Time to get in on the deal!
Author: Matthew Krantz,Robert R. Johnson
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 10/12/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781394447312
ISBN10: 1394447310
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Banks & Banking
- Business & Economics | Corporate Finance | General
- Business & Economics | Finance | General
About the Author
Matt Krantz is a financial journalist with experience covering Wall Street for several top outlets, such as Investor's Business Daily and USA TODAY, since 1999. He is also author of Investing Online For Dummies and Fundamental Analysis For Dummies.
Robert R. Johnson, PhD, CFA, CAIA is a professor of finance at Creighton University. He is also co-founder and CEO of Economic Index Associates.