MGP-261-001 Investment Analysis

Fall 2019
CRN: 50969
Instructor: Chen, Joseph
Day/Time: Even Weekend Friday
Location: Sacramento

Course Description
Examines models of asset pricing and the actual performance of U.S. and foreign investments, with an emphasis on equity investments. The class will look at the factors affecting stock and bond returns, the success of different investment strategies, and the ability of individual investors and institutional players to "beat the market." Other topics include diversification, market crashes, fixed-income analysis, the organization and performance of mutual funds.
Prerequisite: 203A, 205
Grading Policy: Letter
Concentration: Finance/Accounting, STEM

Syllabus: Syllabus
Textpack: A textpak is needed for this course. Please note that you will get emailed when the materials are available. If you did not get an email and want to check, look for the Textpak Access Instructions announcement in Canvas, if it is visible, the materials are currently available.
Bookstore: Please refer to the course syllabus for textbook information. Textbooks may be purchased at the UC Davis Bookstore. Please check the bookstore website for current information.

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