Security Analysis

Catalog description

The role and activities of the equity analyst. Cases and lectures help develop students' analytical skills and appreciation of the usefulness and limitations of financial statements. Various approaches to equity valuation are considered. Drawing heavily on out-side readings from respected authors in the fields of finance and securities, students are required to research and produce a detailed report that includes an analysis of a particular industry and several firms within the industry. Prerequisite(s): FIN 1408 or FIN 2505 .