FIN 640 Essentials of Investments

Introduction to investment analysis. This course introduces students to modern portfolio theory. The class starts with an analysis of market efficiency and its necessity in analyzing asset pricing. The course focuses on the empirical evidence on the performance of financial assets, evaluation of portfolio investment strategies. It compares the CAMP and its extensions. The second part of the class will briefly introduce students to options and derivatives.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MGT530