1. Welcome To Honors Finance and Investments Cindy Yingling

2. Overview An introduction to: Financial Institutions Investments Management

3. Textbook TEXTBOOK SELECTION Basic Finance: An Introduction to Financial Institutions, Investments & ManagementBasic Finance: An Introduction to Financial Institutions, Investments & Management 2007 copyright Herbert B. Mayo – The College of New Jersey

4. Course Information Course Delivery Textbook Chapters and Notes/PowerPoint's Chapter Reviews and Tests Arithmetic Calculations Practice Videos/Speakers Current Events

5. Content The role of financial markets The role of money The role of interest rates The role of investment bankers Financial regulation Banking The Federal Reserve Monetary policy Currency The time value of money The features of stock Stock valuation The features of bonds Bond pricing and yields Convertible securities Investment risk Investment returns Investment companies PODCAST

6. Investment Project Semester Project Fifty Stocks NYSE NASDAQ Track Prices Fridays ROI at Conclusion

7. Current Events Project Tuesdays Read Article Summarize Article Present Findings

8. Success Follows Good attendance Punctuality Positive attitude Organized notebook Wise use of time

9. Future Business Leaders of America National Organization Leadership Conferences Competitive Events

10. Recommended Courses See Program of Studies on NA Website