BA 334 - Investment Analysis

Institution:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

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Description:

3 Credits This course is an introduction to the field of investments. The course is designed as a guide for people studying the capital markets for the first time. The course provides a survey of investments including security markets, investment vehicles, investment analysis, and portfolio management. Specific topics include the concept of risk and return, types of financial instruments, study of how they are bought and sold, an introduction to how they are valued in the marketplace, a survey of investment companies, asset allocation, concept of efficient markets, equity and bond portfolio management, portfolio performance evaluation, fiduciary responsibility and ethical conduct in the investment profession, and corporate governance. The course is taught from the viewpoint of an individual rather than an institutional investor. The course uses current economic and capital market information for a practical application of the course materials. Prerequisite: BA 332 or EC 225 or permission of the instructor.

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0.00 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.erau.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 222-3728

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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