FIN 205Q - Investments—Advanced Study
Semester Hours: 3
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An advanced study of securities analysis for students enrolled in the M.S. in Quantitative Finance program. Analysis of theories, models and techniques used in the valuation of U.S. and non-U.S. stocks and bonds. Introduction to other investments such as mutual funds and derivitives. Topics covered include analysis of corporate, government, mortgage-backed and municipal bonds, and risk measures for bonds. Earnings forecasting, common stock valuation models, and stock selection are covered in depth. Option pricing, arbitrage pricing, and efficient market theories are also examined. Also covers an introduction to computerized information systems and analysis for investments. Students apply the concepts and theories in a detailed project involving data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FIN 203 , FIN 275 /QM 275 . Credit given for this course or FIN 205 , not both. Open only to matriculated M.S. in Quantitative Finance students. (Formerly Securities Analysis—Advanced Study.)
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