Investments. (3 h)

This Investments course explores key concepts in investment analysis (e.g., securities trading, mutual funds, various risk and return models, and capital allocation). Topics include portfolio diversification and management, the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), three– and four–factor models, bond pricing and price attributes, equity valuation, and option & futures markets. Students will also investigate behavioral finance, technical analysis, and risk management strategies equipping students with tools for informed investment decision-making and portfolio management. P- FIN 203 and 232 with a C or better; or prerequisite override required.