FIN 452 - INVESTMENT & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Institution:

Goldey-Beacom College

Subject:

Finance

Description:

This course provides a rigorous introduction to the fundamental concepts of investment valuation and selection in competitive markets. Students are introduced to fundamental investment concepts and a variety of analytical methodologies including different schools of analysis such as technical and fundamental. Students apply state-of-the-art computer technology to actual investment data to test hypotheses, measure performance, and make asset selections. Students study the valuation of various types of securities including fixed income and equity securities, and derivative securities such as options, futures, and mortgage-backed instruments. Key topics include statistical analysis of risk and return, modern portfolio theory and management, hedging risk, performance measurement, asset allocation, and the development of dynamic asset trading strategies. Prerequisite: FIN 333, FIN 344 recommended.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gbc.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 998-8814

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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