Master the fundamentals of bond and stock pricing, trading, and corporate financing in this comprehensive introduction to financial markets.
Master the fundamentals of bond and stock pricing, trading, and corporate financing in this comprehensive introduction to financial markets.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand bond pricing and different types of bonds
Master stock valuation techniques and market analysis
Analyze dividend and growth stock characteristics
Apply financial principles to real-world market data
Evaluate corporate financing decisions
Develop practical investing skills
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.4 Hours PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of stocks and bonds, focusing on their valuation, trading mechanics, and role in corporate finance. Students learn about different types of bonds, including zero-coupon and government bonds, along with bond pricing calculations and their relationship to market data. The course covers stock valuation principles, dividend and growth stocks, and real-world applications of financial concepts. Through practical examples and market data analysis, students gain essential knowledge for personal investing and corporate financial decision-making.
Bond Valuation
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Bond Prices & Market Data
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Stock Valuation
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Stock Prices & Market Data
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor of Finance
Gautam Kaul is a Professor of Finance with a PhD from both IIM Ahmedabad and the University of Chicago. He has published widely in top finance journals and received the Senior Faculty Research Award at the Ross School of Business. Gautam has taught at all levels globally and has won multiple teaching awards, including the Victor L. Bernard Leadership in Teaching Award. As a pioneer in digital and hybrid education, he founded several innovative programs and served as Special Counsel for Digital Education at the University of Michigan, where his MOOCs have reached over three million learners worldwide.
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