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FIN 7520 Investment Analysis


This course provides an analysis of the Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and valuation of securities. Offered at the Cotsakos College of Business Global Financial Learning Center, it explores the risk and return characteristics of various financial investment instruments, such as stocks, fixed income securities, options, and other derivatives. The student develops an understanding of pricing processes, valuation models, efficient markets, international capital markets, and rational expectations. The student is also exposed to global financial markets from the perspective of long-term investments. A simulation portfolio investment game is conducted in the class. The course extensively uses both global and domestic real-time data available at the trading floor. Prerequisite(s): FIN 607
Credits: 3.0