In this module, instruments of the capital market and derivatives are to be discussed and valued. Specific investment decisions based on traditional methods of security analysis or capital market theory are to be analyzed as well.
Structure:
Introduction: The Organization of the Financial Sector
A. Instruments of the Capital Market
- Stocks
- Bonds and Treasury Bills
- Special forms of financing
B. Derivatives
- Financial Options
- Financial Swaps
- Financial Futures
C. Funding of Investment Decisions
- Capital Market Theory
- Traditional methods of security Analysis and Behavioral Finance
- Performance Analysis
The Case Studies are designed to allow students an intensive insight into the challenges of Investment Management. The main goal is to apply the content and the theories of the lecture as well as a critical reflection of the results.