Investments
Code
2229
Credits
7
Teacher in charge
Pedro Araújo de Santa Clara Gomes
Teaching language
English
Objectives
This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in all the fundamental concepts of investments. Broad topics include discounting and present values, bond and stock valuation, risk and return, constructing optimal portfolios, asset pricing models, and an introduction to options and futures markets. We will seek a balance between the theoretical paradigms, the empirical findings, and their applicability to the real world. Emphasis will be on principles and problem solving. Lectures will concentrate on both quantitative and conceptual foundations.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
Bibliography
Teaching method
Evaluation method
The final grade will be a weighted average of the grades in the assignments:
-Problem sets 20%
-Cases 20%
-Midterm 20%
-Exam 40%
-Class participation rounding the final grade
To obtain a passing grade in the course, students must have a grade in the final exam of at least 10. Students will have to deliver all the problem sets and cases to be able to complete the course. The midterm exam is also mandatory.