Financial Markets

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Approx. 33 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course covers the basics of financial markets and their global impact. Students will learn about different types of financial instruments, market participants, and the role of central banks.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the basics of financial markets and their global impact
  • Learn about different types of financial instruments and market participants
  • Explore the role of central banks in financial markets

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of financial markets in the global economy
  • Identify different types of financial instruments and market participants
  • Analyze the impact of central banks on financial markets

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of economics
  • Familiarity with financial terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures

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Description

An overview of the ideas, methods, and institutions that permit human society to manage risks and foster enterprise. Emphasis on financially-savvy leadership skills. Description of practices today and analysis of prospects for the future. Introduction to risk management and behavioral finance principles to understand the real-world functioning of securities, insurance, and banking industries. The ultimate goal of this course is using such industries effectively and towards a better society.

Outline

  • Module 1
  • Welcome video
  • Financial Markets Introduction
  • Your Teaching Assistant, Arun!
  • Good and Evil
  • VaR and Stress Tests
  • S&P 500
  • Joe McNay Story
  • Distribution and Outliers
  • Chalk Talk - Covariance
  • Insurance Fundamentals
  • Insurance Milestones
  • Insurance is a Local Phenomenon
  • Health Insurance
  • Disasters
  • Eggs in One Basket
  • Salon - Risk
  • CAPM
  • Chalk Talk: Beta
  • Chalk Talk: CAPM and Diversification
  • Short Sales
  • Calculating the Optimal Portfolio
  • Efficient Portfolio Frontier
  • Chalk Talk - Gordon Growth Model
  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Lesson #1 Quiz
  • Lesson #2 Quiz
  • Lession #3 Quiz
  • Lesson #4 Quiz
  • Module 1 Honors Quiz
  • Module 2
  • Invention Takes Time
  • Salon - Innovation
  • Limited Liability
  • Inflation Indexed Debt
  • Unidad de Fomento
  • Real Estate: Risk Management Devices
  • Forecasting
  • Intuition of Efficiency
  • Price as PDV
  • Doubting Efficiency
  • Introduction to Behavioral Finance
  • Prospect Theory
  • Chalk Talk - More on Prospect Theory
  • Logical Fallacies
  • The Brain
  • Magical Thinking
  • Personality Disorders
  • Lesson #5 Quiz
  • Lesson #6 Quiz
  • Lesson #7 Quiz
  • Module 2 Honors Quiz
  • Module 3
  • 1982 Savings Account
  • Federal Funds and Interest Rates
  • Compound Interest
  • Discount Bonds
  • Consol and Annuity
  • Forward Rates and Expectation Theory
  • Inflation
  • Leverage
  • Market Capitalization by Country
  • The Corporation
  • Shares and Dividends
  • Common vs. Preferred
  • Corporate Charter
  • Corporations Raise Money
  • Dilution
  • Share Repurchase
  • PDV of Expected Dividends
  • Why do firms pay dividends?
  • Lesson #8 Quiz
  • Lesson #9 Quiz
  • Module 3 Honors Quiz
  • Module 4
  • Salon - Recessions
  • History of Mortgage Lending
  • Commercial Real Estate Vehicles
  • Mortgages, part 1
  • Mortgages, part 2
  • PMI, CMOs, CDOs
  • Post Crisis Regulation
  • Chalk Talks - Excess Reserves
  • The Bubble, part 1
  • The Bubble, part 2
  • The Bubble, part 3
  • Salon - Bubbles
  • Regulation Overview
  • Salon - Regulation and housing
  • Within Firm Regulation, part 1
  • Within Firm Regulation, part 2
  • Trade Groups
  • Local Regulation
  • National Regulation, part 1
  • National Regulation, part 2
  • National Regulation, part 3
  • International Regulation
  • Lesson #10 Quiz
  • Lesson #11 Quiz
  • Module 4 Honors Quiz
  • Module 5
  • Salon - Student Loans
  • Forwards and Futures Introduction
  • Forward Contracts
  • Futures Contracts
  • Rice Futures
  • Wheat Futures
  • Buying, Selling, and Settlement
  • Fair Value in Futures Contracts
  • Oil Futures
  • SPI & FFR Futures
  • Options Overview
  • Reading Options Pricing
  • Why Options exist
  • Ubiquity of Options
  • Put / Call parity
  • Using Options to Hedge
  • Lesson #12 Quiz
  • Lesson #13 Quiz
  • Module 5 Honors Quiz
  • Module 6
  • Investment Banks Introduction
  • The Underwriting Process
  • IPOs
  • Goldman Sachs and John Whitehead
  • Ratings Agencies
  • Glass Steagall
  • Net Worth of the US
  • The Prudent Person
  • Salon - Advisors
  • Mutual Funds and ETFs
  • Brokers and Dealers
  • Exchanges
  • Limit Order Book
  • High Frequency Trading
  • Payment for Order Flow
  • Government Debt
  • Government involvement in Corporations
  • Municipal Finance
  • Government Social Insurance
  • Lesson #14 Quiz
  • Lesson #15 Quiz
  • Lesson #16 Quiz
  • Module 6 Honors Quiz
  • MODULE 7
  • Nonprofits
  • Cooperatives
  • Alternative Forms
  • Salon - Public vs. Private
  • Critics of Modern Finance
  • Democratization of Finance
  • Salon - Democratization of Finance
  • Finance and War
  • Finance and Population Growth
  • The Importance of Financial Theory
  • Wealth and Poverty
  • Your Career and Finance
  • Interview with Roger Ferguson
  • Interview with Lei Zhang
  • Guest Georgia Keohane
  • Post-Course Survey
  • Lesson #17 Quiz
  • Lesson #18 Quiz
  • Final Exam

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the inner workings of financial markets around the world with this comprehensive course on financial markets. The course has received positive reviews from users who appreciate its engaging content and real-world examples.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users have praised the real-world examples used in the course, which make the content engaging and relevant.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging content
  • Real-world examples
  • Comprehensive coverage of financial markets
  • Clear explanations
  • Useful for both beginners and advanced learners

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Limited coverage of certain topics
  • Course material could be more structured
  • Lack of interactivity
  • No opportunity for hands-on learning
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Robert Shiller
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