Investment Strategy

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

Course Summary

In this course, you will learn about the various investment philosophies and strategies that can help you make informed investment decisions. You will also learn about the psychology of investing and how it affects investment decisions.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the different investment philosophies and the pros and cons of each
  • Learn how to develop an investment strategy that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance
  • Gain insights into the psychology of investing and how to avoid common pitfalls

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an investment strategy that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance
  • Understand the psychological factors that influence investment decisions
  • Learn to avoid common investment pitfalls

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of financial markets
  • Familiarity with financial terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online Self-paced
  • Video Lectures
  • Quizzes

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Description

Discover the basic concepts of needs analysis, investment policy, asset allocation, product selection, portfolio monitoring and re-balancing. We will look at the types of institutional investors - pension funds and insurance companies. You will learn the client management life cycle and dive into portfolio management as a process. You will learn the basic concepts, principles, and the major styles of investing in alternative assets. Finally, we study the impact of digitization on investment strategies.

Outline

  • Alternate Assets and Hedge funds
  • 1.1.1 Introduction to alternate asset classes - part a
  • 1.1.2 Introduction to alternate asset classes - part b
  • 1.1.3 Introduction to alternate asset classes - part c
  • 1.1.4 Introduction to alternate asset classes - part d
  • 1.2 Hedgefund overview
  • Project
  • The alternative asset management landscape in 2020
  • Index Investing
  • 2.1.1 Introduction to Index Investing - part a
  • 2.1.2 Introduction to Index Investing - part b
  • 2.2 Supplement to Index Investments
  • 2.3 Value of passive index
  • 2.4.1 Introduction to Beta and Alpha - part a
  • 2.4.2 Introduction to Beta and Alpha - part b
  • 2.5 Beta vs Alpha
  • 2.6 Which is the better investment
  • Indexed Investing: A Prosaic Way to Beat the Average Investor
  • 4 Common Misconceptions About Index Investing
  • Asset Allocation
  • 3.1.1 Asset Allocation - part a
  • 3.1.2 Asset Allocation - part b
  • 3.2 Institutional Asset Allocation
  • 3.3 Supplement on Institutional asset allocation
  • 3.4 Risk by Turtle Creek
  • The Future Is Now: Institutional Asset Allocation for Retail Investors
  • A Modern approach to Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction
  • Risk
  • 4.1 Permanent loss of capital
  • 4.2 Supplement - Permanent Loss of capital
  • 4.3.1 Fund performance evolution - part a
  • 4.3.2 Fund performance evolution - part b
  • 4.4.1 Distributional Approach to investing in assets
  • 4.4.2 Distributional Approach to investing in assets
  • Permanent Loss of Capital
  • Avoiding a Permanent Loss of Capital

Summary of User Reviews

Investment Philosophy course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. The course is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning about investment strategies and concepts. Many users praised the course for its engaging content and practical applications.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Engaging content and practical applications

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course provides a comprehensive overview of investment philosophy
  • The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging
  • Practical applications of investment concepts are integrated into the course
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow
  • The quizzes and assignments are helpful in reinforcing learning

Cons from User Reviews

  • The course may be too basic for advanced investors
  • Some users found the course content to be too theoretical
  • The course could benefit from more real-world examples
  • The pace of the course may be too slow for some users
  • The course lacks interaction with other students
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Vikram Kuriyan
Indian School of Business
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