FIN 426 - Investment Management

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

An analysis of securities and principles governing the management of investment assets from the perspective of issuers, investors, and the financial markets. Topics include: investment securities(types,structure, valuation), capital markets (primary,secondary), measurement of investment risk and return, modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, and financial engineering. Pre-req:ACCT 210, FIN 300 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the roles of responsibilites of major actors in the financial markets. (2) Identify and explain terminology and procedures used in investment management. (3) Analyze basic financial instruments common to publicly traded markets. (4) Evaluate impact of socio-economic, political, and regulatory variables on capital markets. . (5) Examine the benefits of risk diversificaiton through portfolio management. (6) Value individual financial instruments and measure portfolio returns using quantitative financial techniques. (7) Recommend and execute investment strategies to achieve a desired investor risk profile.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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