AFF4040

Advanced investment ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Terry Boulter

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Evening)
Hong Kong First semester 2005 (Off-campus)
Hong Kong SA-02 2005 (Off-campus)
Hong Kong Summer 2005 (Off-campus)

Synopsis: Financial deregulation and instability in global economies; volatility of asset prices and consequent risks to investors; financial exposures; measuring risk (including interest rate risk) and awareness of the tools available for removing or modifying such risks including futures, forwards, options and swaps.

Assessment: Assignment: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: Completion of an acceptable undergraduate degree.