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FIN 510: Securities Markets

3 credits

Examine the institutions and operations of securities markets in the United States. Analyze the mechanisms of securities markets, establish prices, execute transactions, the relationship between speculative activities and securities price movements, the behavior of stock market prices, and the markets for corporate equities.

Learning Goals

Securities Markets FIN 510 Learning Goals:-Upon successful completion of FIN 510 a student should understand the interrelationships between different securities markets and asset classes around the world.-Students will appreciate the differences and complexities around hedging strategies and how they differ from strictly speculative activities within the capital markets.-Students will learn some basic valuation and risk metrics that securities professionals employ to determine potential investment strategies and tactics.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

Securities Markets
0209-510-001 R. Shoemaker Tue 8:00 pm - 9:50 pm GC - HHE 111 3

 
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