COURSE DETAIL
The class goes through main aspects of asset management. It covers a variety of asset classes and also goes over Modern Portfolio Theory. It is a comprehensive course on investing in different securities and accessing different investor profiles and risk preferences. It also dives into security selections, security timing, diversification, and rebalancing. This course represents a broad study of the financial markets. Topics include mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, pension funds, regulatory agencies, investment fund trading strategies, ownership structure and fund manager performance assessment. This course prepares students for other advanced finance courses in investments. Students are expected to have working knowledge of algebra, statistics, and Microsoft Excel. References: Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane and Alan J. Marcus, INVESTMENTS; John C. Hull, RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Suggested readings include The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Economist, etc.