FIN 4730 - Equity Markets: Trading And Structure

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Finance

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits The course is designed to give students a broad understanding of the operations of equity markets and an in-depth knowledge of liquidity, market structure, and trading. In equity markets around the world, investors are increasingly concerned with controlling transaction costs, and innovative trading technologies have been introduced. In this context, the course focuses on the operations of exchanges, trading systems, and broker/dealer intermediaries and on the impact of computer technology. Students will evaluate a spectrum of issues regarding the formulation of trading decisions, market structure design, and market structure regulation. Impli - cations for portfolio management will also be discussed. Simulation software is used to provide hands-on experience with making tactical trading decisions in different market structure environments. Prerequisites: FIN 3610, FIN 3710, and ECO 4000, and a GPA of 2.0 or better in those courses.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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