Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation
This course is part of Financial Management.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Financial Management Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Analyze risk-return tradeoffs in portfolios
Implement asset pricing models like CAPM
Evaluate investment performance using regression
Understand market efficiency implications
Conduct firm valuation analysis
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
14.5 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers fundamental principles of investment finance and performance evaluation. The curriculum includes portfolio optimization, risk-return tradeoffs, asset pricing models like CAPM and multi-factor models, market efficiency, and firm valuation techniques. Students learn to use Excel for practical applications while developing skills in interpreting financial data and making investment decisions.
Course Overview
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Investments Toolkit and Portfolio Formation
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Motivating, Explaining, & Implementing the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Testing the CAPM, Multifactor Models, & Market Efficiency
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Investment Finance and Corporate Finance: Firm Valuation
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
Course Conclusion
Module 6 · 35 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Financial Management
Instructor
Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a premier institution dedicated to preparing students for successful careers across various business disciplines. With a faculty that collectively brings over 250 years of academic and professional experience, Gies College offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Global Perspectives, Leadership, Innovation, Marketing, Finance, and Accounting. The college is committed to integrating rigorous research with practical applications, equipping students to tackle contemporary business challenges effectively.Gies College is renowned for fostering innovation and leadership among its students. The courses in the Professional Success Skills specialization are designed to develop essential skills needed in today's dynamic business environment. Each course features individual faculty introductions and bios, allowing students to benefit from the diverse expertise available. Through its robust offerings and emphasis on experiential learning, Gies College of Business continues to shape the future of business education and empower the next generation of leaders.
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