Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing
Learn foundational theories of robo-advising, crowdfunding, and marketplace lending to optimize investment strategies and returns.
Learn foundational theories of robo-advising, crowdfunding, and marketplace lending to optimize investment strategies and returns.
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 Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology 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
Master Modern Portfolio Theory and robo-advising principles
Analyze crowdfunding risks and opportunities
Understand peer-to-peer lending platforms
Evaluate investment risks and returns
Assess impact investing strategies
Apply FinTech concepts to optimize investments
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.3 Hours PreRecorded video
3 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores modern investment approaches through financial technology. Students learn the theoretical foundations of robo-advising using Modern Portfolio Theory, analyze crowdfunding opportunities and challenges, and understand marketplace lending dynamics. The curriculum covers key concepts including mean variance optimization, ETFs, impact investing, and peer-to-peer lending platforms. Through case studies of companies like Square and CommonBond, students gain practical insights into how FinTech is transforming traditional investment and lending practices.
Module 1: Robo-Advising
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 2: Crowdfunding
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 3: Marketplace Lending
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4: Case Studies
Module 4 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Professor in Finance
David K. Musto is the Ronald O. Perelman Professor in Finance and faculty director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance at the Wharton School, where he has been on the faculty since 1995.
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