Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

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Syllabus

  • Week 1 - Course Orientation
    You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment.
  • Week 1 - Module 1: Fundamentals and Composition of Returns
    In Module 1, we will briefly review the fundamentals of investments, including the trading off of return and risk when forming a portfolio, asset pricing models such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the 3-Factor Model, and the efficient market hyp...
  • Week 2 - Module 2: Investment Decisions in DC Pension Plans
    In Module 2, we discuss the investment decisions of participants in defined-contribution (DC) pension plans like 401(k) plans in the U.S. Not falling prey to common behavioral biases is key to sound financial decision-making in these retirement plans, so we w...
  • Week 3 - Module 3: Performance of Individual Investors
    In Module 3, we will learn about the evidence regarding the performance of individual investors in their stock portfolios. A few key behavioral biases that affect many individuals will be highlighted, and the potential information embedded in some parts of in...
  • Week 4 - Module 4: Performance of Mutual Funds and Search for Alpha
    In Module 4, we will learn about the evidence regarding the performance of actively-managed mutual funds. We will also discuss a few examples of portfolio strategies designed to “earn alpha” (i.e., yield positive risk-adjusted returns).
  • Week 4 - Course Conclusion
    It's now time to say goodbye to the Investments II course! Key takeaways from the course are reviewed. Don't forget to answer the survey question regarding how was Scott's sequel that is located at the end of the Conclusion to Investments II: Lessons and App...

Prerequisite

None.

Instructors

Scott Weisbenner
William G. Karnes Professor of Finance
Department of Finance, College of Business

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