INVESTMENTS

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals concepts of personal investment planning, personal investments, the various financial investments available for use, and their relative applicability. Emphasis is placed on developing a full understanding of the types of investments available to individuals, how these investments can be used and how to evaluate their performance. Topics include general investment information, investment planning, equity (stock) investments, debt (bond) investments, mutual funds, retirement planning, and retirement plans.