Professors: Francis Fallon, A.B., M.Div. St. John, Th.D. Harvard; M.B.A. Boston University; Vincent Starck, M.B., EDHEC, M.B.A. Boston College, C.F.A.

BF 04501  Investments: Stocks, Bonds, Securities Markets
BF04501 Syllabus
The course is structured to provide knowledge and tools to better understand the complex financial investments and markets which all investors must now access to meet their long-term financial objectives. In periods of economic and financial uncertainty, financial knowledge is critical to achieving greater financial security. Focuses on two key elements — security analysis and portfolio management. Security analysis involves understanding the characteristics of various securities such as stocks, bonds, options, and futures contracts in the marketplace. Portfolio management is the process of combining individual securities into an optimal portfolio tailored to the investor’s objectives and constraints. Familiarity with introductory finance
recommended but not required.
Spring, Mon 6:30–9, Jan 25–May 10, Professor Starck