Investment Analysis and Portfolio Theory. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: FIN 600 . This is a course on the theory and practice of investment and portfolio theory. We will study several quantitative techniques for portfolio construction. Mathematical and statistical analysis will be used during this examination. Theories of asset pricing based upon the relationship between risk and return will be included. We will also discuss criteria for selecting specific securities in different asset classes, such as, stocks, bonds, and derivatives.