Investment ACNE 4226B

Course description:

The focus of this course is on the financial theory and empirical evidence that are useful for investment decisions. The topics covered in this course can be broadly categorized into: Financial Theories, this includes portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model and the arbitrage pricing theory, all of which have become an integrated part of the decision-making in investments. Empirical Evidence in the Equity and Equity Options Markets, Introduction to Fixed-Income and Credit Sensitive Instruments, Market Efficiency and "Active" Investments

Course Aims:

  • Understand different investment alternatives in the market.
  • Understand how securities are traded in the market.
  • Be able to analyze and price different securities.
  • Be able to manage a portfolio.
  • Understand basics in derivatives.

Course outcomes:

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to: 
  • Describe the general economy.
  • Describe how to build an investment portfolio.
  • Compare and contrast common and preferred stocks.
  • Know bond and other fixed income securities information.
  • Describe the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds.
  • Describe other, more risky investment options.