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GSB 731 examines the essentials of investment analysis The course covers several concepts and techniques highlighting basic types of financial instruments--stocks, bonds, options, and futures--focusing on their characteristics, features and their risks and returns. It challenges the student to learn to think like an investment manager—applying the information discussed in class with a hands-on Project. The focus is on adding value across the spectrum of decisions ranging from position-taking in particular securities, to portfolio risk management, to the delegation to and oversight of professional investment managers.
- Date, time and location of class:
FALL-2006: Aug-31 through Dec-14, 2006, Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, Room: Lewis 308 - Expected Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: • Be able to employ techniques in analyzing investments. • Be familiar with the basic types of financial instruments discussed in class. • Understand investment strategies, as individual investors. • Understand investment strategies from the standpoint of institutional investment objectives.- Required Text:
Corrado, Charles J. and Jordan, Bradford D.; Fundamentals of Investments 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2005. Recommended reading: Financial Times, Reuters/Investing - Contact Your Professor: ramiro@atristain.com