Coursera In this course, you will learn what the main financial markets and their characteristics are as well as how they are linked to the economy.
Course Objectives:
- How the price of stocks and bonds are computed and why they & risk matter when measuring an investment's performance. The focus will then move to less popular markets such as gold, emerging markets, real estate, hedge funds and private markets. These will be analyzed with an emphasis on their particular risks and return opportunities as well as how they can help in building efficient portfolios. Finally, the policies of central banks and their impact on financial markets will be presented to you along with the link between the economy and the price of financial assets.
Recommended Background
- Recommended for new and experienced leaders and managers at all levels, Risk Analysts, Investment Managers
Course ID
CA090
Skill Focus
Beginner
Instructor(s)
Coursera
Employee Type
Leadership, Change leaders
Method of Delivery
Online
Estimated Effort
11 hrs
Cost
Contact for Pricing
Can audit for free (no certification); Full Financial Aid Available for Certification