Fundamentals Of Investments

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Operations of the markets in which securities are traded, and investment alternatives are studied. Theory and application of security valuation and portfolio selection techniques are examined with emphasis upon evaluation of investment performance. Typically offered Spring. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR FIN 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the key considerations in setting investment objectives. 2. Discuss the implications of the efficient market hypothesis. 3. Describe the relationship between risk and return on investments. 4. Understand the process of fundamental analysis. 5. Interpret economic, industry and company data to arrive at estimates of variables that determine the value of common stocks. 6. Understand the basic principles of bond valuation, and risks faced by bond investors. 7. Understand how mutual funds operate and how their performance is measured. 8. Understand how options and futures contracts are valued. 9. Explain how the portfolio effect works to reduce the risk of an individual security. View Class Schedule