MLI26C720 - Investments and Portfolio Management, Lectures, 3.1.2022-21.1.2022

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 03.01.2022 - 21.01.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren, Can Inci

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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MLI26C720

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    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.

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