Investments and portfolio management
Dr Peter Pope
6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First, second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisite: FIN9130
Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the conceptual foundations of modern portfolio theory; appreciate the effect of market efficiency in the valuation process; explain the methods used in measuring portfolio performance and appropriate benchmarks.
Synopsis Topics include investment fundamentals; stock market function and operations; portfolio theory; capital market theory; share valuation and analysis; fundamental and technical analysis; fixed interest investments; derivatives; real estate investment; managed funds; banking industry funds management.
Assessment Major assignment (4500 words): 30%
* Examination (3
hours): 70%
Prescribed texts
Reilly F K Investment analysis and portfolio management 4th edn, Dryden, 1994
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