FIN 454 - Advanced Investments

(4 credits)

Prerequisite(s): FIN 353; must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. A more detailed consideration of factors studied in FIN 353, with particular emphasis on comprehensive industry analysis and common stocks, bonds, and options; portfolio theory and the portfolio management process. Course focuses upon detailed qualitative and fundamental valuation models for various financial securities; stocks, bonds, options and futures; and risk-return analysis. Emphasis is on institutional investors such as mutual funds and pension funds, and will include coverage of international investing.

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