Code: | FINC71-603 |
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Description
Investments builds on the material presented in Managerial Finance. In the introductory
Finance subject, the building blocks consisting of both application and theory were introduced. In this subject, these fundamental concepts are explored in substantially greater detail in terms of
their importance and relevance to practitioners. The theory underlying asset pricing models and efficient markets, portfolio formation and management are examined in detail. An introduction
to options, futures and other derivative securities is also included.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to make complex trades in an online market.
- Apply appropriate models of investment risk and return to a given investment.
- Use sophisticated models to apply the concept of pricing financial assets to shares, interest rate securities and derivative securities.
- Identify scenarios to apply appropriate strategies for assessing investment performance.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):
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Subject outlines
- May 2024 [Standard - Investments]
- January 2024 [Standard - Investments]
- May 2023 [Standard - Investments]
- January 2023 [Standard - Investments]
- May 2022 [Standard - Investments]
- January 2022 [Standard - Investments]
- May 2021 [Standard - Investments]
- January 2021 [Standard - Investments]
- May 2020 [Standard - Investments]
- January 2020 [Standard - Investments]
- May 2019 [Standard - Investments]
- January 2019 [Standard - Investments]
- May 2018 [Standard - Investments]
- January 2018 [Standard - Investments]
- May 2017 [Standard - Investments]