ECTS
3 crédits
Composante
IAE Savoie Mont Blanc
Objectifs
This course provides a detailed overview of various financial markets by focusing on different financial instruments and market participants trading them. We will explore traditional investments (e.g., equities, bonds) and also derivative products (e.g., futures, forwards and options) from the perspective of investors. The course also covers with less detail the issues related to market efficiency and behavioural finance.
Heures d'enseignement
- Marchés financiers - CMCours Magistral15h
- Marchés financiers - TDTravaux Dirigés9h
Pré-requis obligatoires
Good knowledge in elementary algebra and financial mathematics
Plan du cours
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Topic 1 : Course overview & introduction to financial markets Topic 2 : Interest rates, debt securities and debt markets Topic 3 : Equities and equity markets Topic 4 : Risk, diversification and optimal portfolio Topic 5 : Derivatives (if time permits) An investment game on the virtual financial market will be organized in parallel with the lectures. |
Informations complémentaires
Responsable du cours : Haina DING
Compétences visées
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A good understanding of the organization and trading mechanisms of main financial markets (equities, bonds, derivatives). Application of the basic principles of asset valuation and the optimal portfolio theory. Basic techniques of investment in financial markets. |
Bibliographie
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Students may use the books listed below as references, however, the main building blocks are the lecture slides and other required materials, which will be made available via Moodle. * Brealey, Myers & Allen, Principles of Corporate Finance,(10th edition), MacGrawHill. * Financial Markets and Institutions, global edition, by Frederic S. Mishkin and Stanley G. Eakins; Pearson 2018. |