FI 405 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

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The focus of this course is on the examination and valuation of the major investment vehicles and strategies popular today. In particular, it will consider how investors allocate their financial assets by forming, managing, and evaluating portfolios containing instruments such as stocks, bonds, futures and option contracts, and mutual funds. Students also learn to evaluate investments in an international market by incorporating economic conditions, ratios, and market information. Emphasis is placed on portfolio management and diversification. Prerequisite(s): BA 327