Investments
Objectives
This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in all the fundamental concepts in investments. Broad topics include risk and return, constructing optimal portfolios, asset pricing models, fixed-income securities, and financial derivatives. We will seek a balance between the theoretical paradigms, the empirical findings, and their application to the real world. Lectures and exams will concentrate on both conceptual foundations and quantitative problem solving.
General characterization
Code
2229
Credits
7
Responsible teacher
Nicholas H Hirschey
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
n/a
Bibliography
"Investments", by Bodie, Kane, and Marcus, 10th edition, McGraw-Hill
Lecture notes.
Teaching method
The course will be following a blended format, which is composed of online videos and in person classes
Online Videos : before each in person class, the students will be provided with online videos where the conceptual
material is presented and illustrated with simple examples. Each set of videos will be accompanied with slides,
exercises and recent articles on the topic. Students are required to go over the relevant material (videos, slides and
exercises) before each in-person class
In person classes : these classes will be highly interactive and based on the online material provided to the students.
The class will be a mix of solution of exercises, discussion of the articles and clarification of basic concepts that are
not clear. Students are expected to actively engage in the class.
Evaluation method
Grades will be determined using the following factors and relative weights:
Class Participation: 10%
Assignments: 20%
Midterm term :35%
Final exam: 35%
Subject matter
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