This unit combines ECFS865 and ECFS867 into one accelerated unit. The unit covers the tools and techniques necessary to understanding investment markets, valuing investments and constructing investment portfolios. It contains an analysis of the risk and return characteristics of debt and equity markets, an overview of modern portfolio theory, and asset pricing models and performance measurement techniques. The unit also covers the structure, pricing, valuation, and usage of various financial instruments, including forward, swaps and option contracts for equity, debt, foreign exchange, and commodity markets. -- Course Website
Instructor: Applied finance staff
Prerequisites: Admission to MAppFin or PGCertAppFin and permission of the Executive Dean of Faculty
