Foundations of Financial Markets C15.9002.001
Credits: 4
Professor(s): Dr. D. Nitzsche
Prerequisites: C22.0103, V31.0002 or V31.0004, C10.0001 (co requisite), and sophomore standing
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A rigorous course developing the basic concepts and tools of modern finance. Basic concepts of return and risk are explored in detail with a view to understanding how financial markets work and how different kinds of financial instruments are valued. These instruments, including equities, fixed income securities, options, and other derivative securities become vehicles for exploring various financial markets and the utilization of these markets by managers in different kinds of financial institutions to enhance return and manage risk. The course includes a segment on the use and application of computer-based quantitative technology for financial modeling purposes.