Investments

3 credits

Basic principles and tools of investment analysis. Understanding of the properties and uses of three broad types of financial securities: equity securities (common stock), fixed income securities (government and corporate bonds), and derivative securities (e.g., futures, options). The trading process, portfolio theory (risk-return and risk-arbitrage models), security analysis, and investment performance evaluation. [3-0-0] Credit will be granted for only one of MGMT_O 436 or COMM_O 371. Restricted to students in the Minor in Management. Third-year standing. Prerequisite: MGMT_O 310.