FIN 422 - Advanced Investment Analysis

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

Deepens the student's understanding of investment analysis by providing a detailed examination of many of the issues introduced in FIN 321. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, pricing and uses of options and future contracts. Specific subjects to be discussed include the statistical underpinnings of modern portfolio theory, risk aversion, bond portfolio management, arbitrage, the Black-Scholes option pricing model, market-making in stock options, and mortgage derivative products. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration - i.e. attained business status). Prerequisite: FIN 302 or 304 and 321.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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