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Course Summary

Learn about the basics of investing in stocks and bonds and how to manage a well-diversified portfolio in this course. Gain insight into the risks and returns of these investments and develop the skills to analyze financial statements.

Key Learning Points

Understand the fundamentals of investing in stocks and bonds
Learn how to create a diversified investment portfolio
Analyze financial statements and evaluate investment opportunities

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Financial Analyst
- USA: $60,000 - $120,000
Investment Banker
- USA: $100,000 - $250,000
Portfolio Manager
- USA: $80,000 - $150,000

Learning Outcomes

Ability to evaluate investment opportunities
Understanding of financial statements and how to analyze them
Skills to create and manage a diversified investment portfolio

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of accounting and finance
Familiarity with stock and bond markets

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

Similar Courses

Investing for Beginners
Financial Markets
Corporate Finance Essentials

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Notable People in This Field

Warren Buffett
Suze Orman

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Description

In this course, we will apply the central concept and applications of Time Value of Money (TVM) to explore the structure and pricing of stocks and bonds at an introductory level. In this course, you will learn about bonds, different types of bonds (Zero Coupon bonds, Government bonds). You will learn about bond pricing calculations and see their direct connection to market data on bonds. You will also learn about stocks, and their pricing and valuation. You will learn about growth and dividend stocks and how to use market data.

After completing this course, you will have an understanding of the two fundamental and pervasive ways in which savers transfer money to governments and corporations. You will be able to apply all this knowledge to personal investing decisions and, importantly, these same tools and frameworks are applicable to corporate decisions. This course is part of the four-course Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making Specialization.

Outline

week 1: Bond Valuation
About This Specialization
1.1 Bonds
1.2 Zero-Coupon Government Bonds
1.3 Government Coupon Bonds
1.4 Bond Pricing: Calculations
Specialization - Syllabus
Course 3 - Syllabus
Note-Formula
Note-Spreadsheets
Pre-Course Survey

Week 2: Bond Prices & Market Data
2.1 Bonds: Market Data
Note-Spreadsheets
Practice Assignment 1
Assignment 1

week 3: Stock Valuation
3.1 What is a Stock?
3.2 Stock Pricing/Valuation
3.3 Dividend & Growth Stocks
3.4 The Engine of Growth
Note-Formulae

Week 4: Stock Prices & Market Data
4.1 Stocks: Market Data
Note-Formulae
Post-Course Survey
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Practice Assignment 2
Assignment 2

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to invest in bonds and stocks with this comprehensive online course offered by Coursera. Users rave about the course's easy-to-follow lectures, engaging instructors, and practical exercises. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's emphasis on real-life scenarios and examples, which helped them understand complex concepts better.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging instructors
Easy-to-follow lectures
Practical exercises
Real-life scenarios and examples
Comprehensive coverage of topics

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too basic
Limited interaction with instructors
No certificate of completion for free users
Some technical issues with the platform
Not suitable for advanced learners

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