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Topic 0: Course Introduction Larry Schrenk, Instructor
FIN 377: Investments Topic 0: Course Introduction Larry Schrenk, Instructor
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Ovferview Some Syllabus Details About the Course
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1. Syllabus: The Boring Part
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Introduction FIN 377: Investments Larry Schrenk, Instructor
Course Page Syllabus (Next Class)
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Contact Information Office: Somsen 319F Telephone Webpage
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Office Hours Office Hours On Campus Policy 8:00-9:00 AM MWF
11:00-1:20 PM MWF Somsen 319F On Campus Policy
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Textbook Reilley, et al., Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. Cengage. Cengage Unlimited MindTap
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Financial Calculator Acceptable Calculators: Three Methods:
TI 83/84 Graphing TI BA II Plus, HP 10BII, HP 10BII+ If you want to use a different calculator, see me Three Methods: Tables Formulae Calculator On NOT becoming an expert with a financial calculator
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Evaluation Exams (2 @ 30% each) 60% Mindtap Assignments 30%
Group Project %
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Exams Two Exams (30% each) No Crib Sheets, Formulae Sheets, Etc.
Due dates are on the Schedule Page
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Exam Format Format Not Cumulative 100 Points
Short Answer: 10 Questions (50%) Calculation: 5 Questions (50%) Not Cumulative But Later Material Builds on Earlier!
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Assignments MindTap Assignments Group Project
In D2L Group Project CRSP/Compustat Database Due dates and details on Schedule Page
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Schedule Financial Markets Portfolio Management Investment Vehicles
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Schedule Financial Markets The Investment Setting
Organization and Functioning of Securities Markets Security Market Indexes and Index Funds
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Schedule Portfolio Management Introduction to Portfolio Management
Asset Allocation and Security Selection Asset Pricing Models
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Schedule Investment Vehicles Bond Fundamentals and Valuation
Equity Valuation Derivative Markets and Securities
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2. About the Course
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About Me ????? Home Page
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About You Introductions Pairs Index Cards
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About the Course Teaching Approach
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About the Course Teaching Approach Socratic Method
Current Events/Important Themes
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Tools CRSP/Compustat (CRSPSift) Mergent Financial Resources Page
CRSP/Compustat Page Mergent Online Intellect Archives Financial Resources Page
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Note Taking Skills Here are some web sites that will help, if you want to improve your note taking:
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Syllabus Syllabus Questions???
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Hopes Job skills Investment knowledge Company analysis
Real world application
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Fears Exams 60% No application Keeping up Grades Homework
Public Speaking Too much textbook reading Formulae/memorization Not engaging Not interactive Workload No exam review Lack of prior knowledge Hard to understand
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