Overview:
- Credits:
- 5.0
- Level:
- 4
- Semester:
- Autumn
- Subject:
- Finance
- School:
- Business
- Coordinator:
- Dr Sha Liu
FIN41990 Intro to Capital Markets
Academic Year 2020/2021
This module introduces the main capital markets. It introduces the essential elements of financial markets, financial instruments, and financial intermediaries. Of primary concern are equity and fixed-income markets. Valuation of equities and fixed-income securities are outlined. The main pricing theories and market efficiency evidence are critically outlined. We also introduce the foreign exchange markets and how currency risk can be hedged.Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
Learning Outcomes:
On completing this module, you will be able to:
Describe the operations of equity, fixed-income, and foreign exchange markets.
Explain the use of portfolio theory in capital markets.
Describe the Capital Asset Pricing Theory and its applications.
Discuss the Efficient Market Hypotheses and the real-world evidence.
Describe the risk management tools used in the aviation industry.
1.Introduction to financial markets
2.Risk, return, and portfolio theory
3.Capital Asset Pricing Model
4.Market efficiency
5.Bond valuation
6.Equity valuation
7.Risk Management
8.Foreign exchange markets
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 0 |
| Small Group | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment: Individual assignment | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
| Examination: Thorough examination of all topics | Week 6 | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
Carry forward of passed components
Yes
Yes
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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