Investment Analysis

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor, Undergraduate

This course examines financial theory and empirical evidences that are crucial for making solid investment decisions. We start by introducing valuation techniques for major asset classes including bonds, stocks and options. We then examine the tradeoff between risk and return, and study portfolio theory, asset allocation principles, and equilibrium models of asset prices including Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). Other topics covered include market efficiency, behavioral finance, and asset pricing anomalies.