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Course Descriptions
FIN320
Investments
This course introduces students to the world of investments, including various types of investment vehicles, techniques and strategies. Students will study the investment environment, role and scope of investments, measuring risk and return and types of investment markets and transactions. Traditional short- and long-term investment instruments will be analyzed, such as: common and preferred stocks, bonds, government issues, convertible investments and mutual funds. Higher-risk, more complex investments, e.g., options, futures, real estate, precious metals, artwork, will also be reviewed. Tax implications of the various investments will be studied. Lastly, portfolio management will be analyzed, including techniques and strategies. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab)
Prerequisite(s): FIN350 or FIN305. Spring Only.