This study session introduces the concept of a portfolio approach to investments.
The needs of individual and institutional investors are each examined, along with
the range of available investment solutions. The three main steps in the portfolio
management process (planning, execution, and feedback) are outlined.
Common measures of portfolio risk and return and the introduction of modern portfolio theory, a quantitative framework for asset pricing and portfolio. Learners can develop the stock market knowledge for the investment initiatives too.
The objective of this course is to provide the theoretical background in explaining
investor behavior and discusses the importance of portfolio investment and the theories and empirical findings about managing a portfolio.
The needs of individual and institutional investors are each examined, along with
the range of available investment solutions. The three main steps in the portfolio
management process (planning, execution, and feedback) are outlined.
Common measures of portfolio risk and return and the introduction of modern portfolio theory, a quantitative framework for asset pricing and portfolio. Learners can develop the stock market knowledge for the investment initiatives too.
The objective of this course is to provide the theoretical background in explaining
investor behavior and discusses the importance of portfolio investment and the theories and empirical findings about managing a portfolio.
- Teacher: SDC/IP/2022/92 Nadarajah Pratheepan