FIN 6220 Introduction to Investing

2 Hours

Prerequisites: FIN 6100 or FIN 6200 .

This course offers students an overview of the products and services in the investment marketplace as well as a basic understanding of how different securities are traded, valued and measured for risk/return. In addition, the course focuses on developing a top-down equity and fixed income investment selection strategy - starting with macroeconomic, sector and industry analysis, thereafter concentrating on utilizing various quantitative and qualitative fundamental and technical screens in selecting particular equity and fixed income securities.