Investment analysis and portfolio management
in Investing & TradingAbout this course
Course Description
Accurate Investment Analysis and Proper Portfolio Management
- Using Excel® and Google Sheets
What You Will Learn
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You will calculate stock
returns manually as well as on Excel and Google Sheets, using real-world data
sourced from free resources.
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You will be able to
estimate expected stock returns using the mean method, probability-weighted
outcomes, as well as asset pricing models.
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You will calculate total
risk, market risk, and firm-specific risks for stocks from scratch, exploring
how different risks interact.
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You will grasp the
mechanics of mathematics and why equations work the way they do, even if you
have weak math skills or a fear of math.
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You will discover the power
of diversification and how to make your portfolio's risk lower than the
individual assets that make up the portfolio.
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You will measure the
performance of your investment portfolio by calculating portfolio returns and
risks.
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You will skillfully
optimize your investment portfolios, maximizing your returns while minimizing
your risks.
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You will be able to analyze
diversification to understand why it already works (hint: it's the mathematical
"magic" of Rho).
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