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Financial derivatives, whose valuation depends on a risk factor, will be defined, explored, and valued in this predominantly quantitative course. Binomial and Black Scholes models will be reviewed and applied to different scenarios. You will also learn hedging strategies effective in mitigating risk in this ever-changing market.
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Upon completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive knowledge of the behavior of market interest rates, the pricing of bonds, measures of yield and return, duration and immunization, yield curves and secured and unsecured debt. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of US Treasury securities.
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This course will look more closely at financial reports. You will develop a fuller appreciation of operating, investing and financing activities, as well as of balance sheets and income statements. Red flags for statement reviewers will be identified and discussed. By the end of this course, you will have the ability to analyze the well-being and growing concern of a company, as well as to create comparisons to industry counterparts.
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Equity Markets 11 is a continuation of Equity Markets 1. Therefore, this course is only open to those who have successfully completed Equity Markets 1. This semester involves greater use of statistical analysis and mathematical formulas.
This is an intensive course. Students should expect to devote a minimum of two hours a week to required readings, with at least an additional three hours a week to online testing and portfolio construction.
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
Understand equity market valuations.
Create a portfolio using OTIS (The Online Trading Investment Simulation (Wharton School of Business).
Do online research of various asset classes.
Analyze results of security selections.
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With this course, you will be introduced to the world, processes, and mindset of investment banking. Topics will include the securities framework and regulations, company and situation analysis, due diligence, the sequence and practicalities of handling transactions from start to completion, and discussion of specific product approaches to client situations. Guest speakers from the banking industry will participate to help bring the subject to life.
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Explore the world of start-ups with this course which addresses financing new companies. Topics to be covered include forecasting, planning and control, valuation models and market standards and practices. Strategies for successful negotiations will be discussed.
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Designed to help individual investors understand and evaluate the wealth management landscape. Become educated on how to become a better consumer of financial products and services.
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