Equity Markets: Indexes and Investment Vehicles
Master equity market fundamentals including index analysis, valuation methods, and investment vehicles. Learn WACC calculation and modern investment strategies.
Master equity market fundamentals including index analysis, valuation methods, and investment vehicles. Learn WACC calculation and modern investment strategies.
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of equity markets, focusing on three key areas: equity indexes, valuation methods, and investment vehicles. Students learn how equity indexes serve market participants and understand the three main types of security market indexes. The course covers various valuation approaches, including WACC calculation and after-tax cost of debt analysis. It concludes with an in-depth examination of key investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, and private equity. As part of NYIF's Capital Markets Professional Certificate, this course provides essential knowledge for finance professionals.
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What you'll learn
Analyze different types of equity indexes and their market roles
Master various approaches to equity valuation
Calculate WACC and after-tax cost of debt accurately
Evaluate different investment vehicles including mutual funds and ETFs
Understand hedge fund and private equity investment strategies
Skills you'll gain
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course delivers a comprehensive understanding of equity markets and investment vehicles. Students explore how equity indexes function and serve market participants, learning about different types of security market indexes. The course covers various valuation approaches, teaching practical skills like WACC calculation and after-tax cost of debt analysis. It also provides in-depth knowledge of investment vehicles including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, hedge funds, and private equity, preparing students for real-world investment decisions.
Equity Indexes
Module 1
Equity Valuation
Module 2
Equity Investment Vehicles
Module 3
Fee Structure
Instructors
NYIF Instructor Specializing in Portfolio Risk Management and Derivatives
Jack Farmer is an instructor at the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), where he specializes in training and consulting solutions for portfolio risk management, foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate derivatives, equity index and volatility trading, as well as financial statement analysis and hedge accounting. He holds a BS in Engineering and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Tulane University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Jack's extensive expertise enables him to effectively educate students on complex financial concepts and risk management strategies.
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NYIF Instructor Specializing in Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments
Chris Thomas is an instructor at the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), where he specializes in educating students on how hedge funds operate and their role in investment portfolios. With over 15 years of experience in alternative investments on Wall Street, Chris has managed hedge fund of funds, marketed hedge funds, and developed various hedge fund products. He holds a BA in Political Science from New York University and a Master's in International Affairs with a focus on International Banking and Finance from Columbia University. His expertise enables him to effectively introduce investors and financial professionals to the complexities of the hedge fund industry.
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