Course overview
This course provides an in-depth study of investment analysis, portfolio construction, and fund management, combining theoretical insight with practical application. Students will examine how investors evaluate securities, allocate capital across asset classes, and manage risk in both domestic and international markets. Through the study of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), asset pricing, and market efficiency, students will learn how to construct and assess portfolios that balance risk and return under varying economic conditions. The course also explores key asset classes, including equities and fixed-income securities, and considers their role within diversified investment strategies. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, test, and evaluate multiple portfolios, analyse the factors influencing performance, and apply analytical frameworks used by professional fund managers to achieve defined investment objectives.
- Foundations of Investments
- Market Efficiency and Asset Evaluation
- Active Investment Management
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the Modern Portfolio Theory and the Mean-Variance Framework
- Create an Investment Portfolio and test its ability to achieve Investment Objectives
- Analyse Core Asset classes (Equities and Fixed Income Securities) based on their characteristics and performance over economic and business cycles
- Understand issues in portfolio construction, its management, and its performance
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