Credits: 6
Schedule: 07.01.2019 - 25.01.2019
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to:
1) formulate a description of the overall investment process, 2) demonstrate knowledge of various financial instruments and asset classes, including trading aspects, 3) present basic capital market information and compare the historical risk-return experiences from a global markets perspective, and 4) implement and evaluate various portfolio performance measures.
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This hands-on course examines the valuation, selection and management of financial assets in a global market context. Including: concepts associated with efficient capital markets; behavioral finance; modern portfolio theory; asset pricing models; security valuation principles and practices; introductory analysis and management of different asset classes such as bonds, common stocks, FX, commodities and derivative securities; portfolio performance evaluation procedures; and a review of current trends in securitization and innovations such as Social Impact Bonds and Crowd Funding.
Prerequisites (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
basic course in finance
- Teacher: Ramirez Javier