The purpose of this course is to expand on the material introduced in the Corporate Finance (Economics 358) course and provide a more comprehensive discussion about investment theory and the various types of financial assets. The course focuses on: portfolio theory with an emphasis on risk vs. return and diversification rules, capital asset pricing and arbitrage theories, the fundamentals of Behavioral Finance and technical analysis, management of bond portfolios, analysis of derivative securities (options and futures) and risk management, and the issues of globalization and international investing.
Distribution Area
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Social Sciences (SO DIST)
Prerequisite Courses