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FIN-405: Investments

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The course covers a wide range of topics in investment analysis

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/investments-FIN-405

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http://go.epfl.ch/FIN-405

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Summary

The course covers a wide range of topics in investment analysis

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/investments-FIN-405

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/FIN-405

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Lectures in this course (15)

Risk and Return Measures

Covers risk and return measures, unbiasedness, and consistency of estimators.

Mean-Variance Portfolio Theory

Explores mean-variance efficient portfolios, factor models, and market efficiency in investment management.

Share-holder Activism

Explores the rise of share-holder activism, its impact on market performance, and the challenges faced by arbitrageurs in correcting mispricings.

Equity Carve-Outs: IPO Strategies

Delves into equity carve-outs, spinoffs, and behavioral finance concepts, with practical case studies on IPO strategies and market dynamics.

Dynamic Portfolio Choice

Explores dynamic portfolio choice with time-varying opportunities and transaction costs, providing optimal strategies and empirical insights.

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