The expansion of knowledge in the field of valuation and management of basic financial investments (equities and bonds) from business finance. Acquisition of knowledge in the area of models describing capital market behaviour. The expansion of knowledge concerning modern portfolio theory and the possibilities of its application in the contemporary practice of financial institutions. Acquisition of knowledge related to the analysis of interest rate movements and other financial prices, and the efficiency and functioning of the market for financial investments.
Overview of investment analysis. The investor and investments. Fundamental financial concepts. Efficient capital allocation. Capital market theories. CAPM and CAPM variations. Factor investing and scientific beta: theory and examples for the equity market. Valuation of bonds and fundamental interdependencies. Duration and convexity, and the yield curve. Classic and additional factors for investing in the bond market.
