Understanding Financial Markets
Master financial markets: stocks, bonds, and alternative investments. Understand market dynamics, investment strategies, and portfolio management.
Master financial markets: stocks, bonds, and alternative investments. Understand market dynamics, investment strategies, and portfolio 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 Investment 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
Understand how stock and bond prices are determined
Analyze risk and return in different financial markets
Evaluate alternative investments like gold and real estate
Comprehend central bank policies and their market impact
Assess investment opportunities across various asset classes
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6.4 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes, 1 assignment
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of financial markets and their connection to the economy. Students learn about various market types including stocks, bonds, currencies, and alternative investments like gold and real estate. The curriculum covers price computation, risk assessment, portfolio efficiency, and the impact of central bank policies. Through practical examples and insights from UBS professionals, learners develop a solid understanding of global financial markets and their practical applications in investment management.
General Introduction and Key Concepts
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Major Financial Markets
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Other Financial Markets
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Financial Markets and the Economy
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Teaching Assistant Professor and Industry Expert
Jonas Demaurex, a Teaching Assistant at the University of Geneva, recently completed a master’s degree in Wealth Management at the same institution. With a keen interest in asset pricing and portfolio management, his academic pursuits align closely with research topics that advance understanding in these fieldsDemaurex contributes to finance education through his involvement in courses like Meeting Investors' Goals, Portfolio and Risk Management, Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run, and Understanding Financial Markets. His fresh perspective and academic dedication make him an asset to the University of Geneva’s finance program.
SFI Senior Chaired Professor of Finance and Managing Director of the GFRI
Rajna Gibson Brandon holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Geneva, where she is currently an SFI Senior Chaired Professor of Finance and Managing Director of the GFRI. Her research focuses on experimental finance, asset pricing, and corporate governance. Beyond her academic work, she has experience as a banking regulator with the former EBK and as a member of the Swiss Takeover Panel
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