FINA-265 Personal Investing

3 cr.

Provides a practical education in the research and analysis of common investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and some derivatives including put and call options on equities. The course will also cover risk and reward, proper portfolio management and diversification, time value of money, operation of the investment markets, and the economics surrounding various investment options. Students will be involved with simulated stock, mutual fund, and option competitions.
Offered: Fall, Spring