Investments

QST FE 823

Graduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE712 OR QSTFE722) - Introduction to the investment management process. Defining investment objectives and constraints. Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, Fama- French factors, APT, efficient markets, stock, bond and option valuation models. Introduction to forwards and swaps and their applications within investment strategies. Active and passive investment strategies, fundamental analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. Introduction to the role of futures and options in hedging and speculation. Arbitrage and hedge fund strategies. Understanding the assumptions underlying the different approaches and their limitations. Topics related to current events and the recent financial crisis.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
D1 Jacquier HAR 224 M 8:00 am-10:45 am This section is reserved for Master of Science in Finance students. To request to register for this course, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
E1 Alt HAR 408 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

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