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课程概述

In this course, you will start by reviewing the fundamentals of investments, including the trading off of return and risk when forming a portfolio, asset pricing models such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the 3-Factor Model, and the efficient market hypothesis. You will be introduced to the two components of stock returns – dividends and capital gains – and will learn how each are taxed and the incentives provided to investors from a realization-based capital gains tax. You will examine the investment decisions (and behavioral biases) of participants in defined-contribution (DC) pension plans like 401(k) plans in the U.S. and will learn about the evidence regarding the performance of individual investors in their stock portfolios. The course concludes by discussing the evidence regarding the performance of actively-managed mutual funds. You will learn about the fees charged to investors by mutual funds and the evidence regarding the relation between fees charged and fund performance. Segments of the portfolios of mutual funds that may be more likely to outperform and examples of strategies designed to “earn alpha” will also be introduced. Learners are welcome to take this course even if they have not completed "Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation," as the first module contain a review of investment fundamentals and regression analysis to get everyone up to speed. Also, the course contains several innovative features, including creative out-of-the-studio introductions followed by quick-hitting "Module in 60" countdowns that highlight what will be covered in each module, four "Faculty Focus" interview episodes with leading professors in finance, and a summary of each module done with the help of animations! The over-arching goals of this course are to provide a review of the fundamentals of investments and then assess the historical performance of several groups of investors, with an emphasis on research findings with clear real-world applications. Specifically, upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Interpret and use the CAPM and the 3-Factor Model to evaluate the performance of investments • Compare returns in the form of dividends and capital gains and their tax consequences • Describe evidence regarding the performance of individuals’ stock investments • Understand key behavioral biases of investors and their effects on financial decisions • Describe evidence regarding the performance of actively-managed mutual funds • Evaluate strategies designed to “earn alpha” This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu....

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KL

Dec 6, 2017

Professor Weisbenner is amazing! Insanely smart, yet delvers complex concepts in such a manner you would never realize it. This is a must take class for investments!

JA

Dec 11, 2016

so much dedication to the material here - you will be deluged with data, studies, and conclusions that will in the end make you a better investor.

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51 - Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors 的 75 个评论(共 174 个)

创建者 abrahamlc1

May 10, 2020

Great course! It is clear that it took a lot of time and effort to prepare such quality material. Completely worth it!

创建者 Teri B

Dec 11, 2020

very helpful in understanding more about do's and don'ts for investing, and what might be worth paying extra for.

创建者 Simon M

May 31, 2021

That was exceptionally good! Scott provided me with the intuition and the foundation for intelligent investing.

创建者 John Y

Apr 10, 2021

This course helped me a lot as a retail investor. Maybe I should look at mutual funds instead of stonks now.

创建者 Rajesh J

Dec 14, 2018

Outstanding course! Highly recommended for all. If anything, the enthusiasm of the professor is infectious.

创建者 Nick N

Feb 22, 2021

Very Good Course. I never get such think information about stock and finance formulas.

Thank you very much.

创建者 Pierre L

Dec 9, 2016

Excellent course, as good as the first one, it's nice too see haw it all come to fit together at the end.

创建者 Gemma L Q G

Mar 14, 2021

Im amazed in this online study. In a short period of time i gained a lot of knowledge about investment..

创建者 ROY L

Sep 22, 2020

High quality course and a magnificent teacher.

Thank you very much for the chance to learn from all you.

创建者 Delpeche B

Dec 15, 2020

A superbly insightful course. Worth taking and reviewing over and over until all concepts are mastered

创建者 Shaun M

Sep 10, 2024

Scott Weisbenner is a great instructor and I am saddened by his passing. This is an amazing module.

创建者 Jackie P

Dec 15, 2018

Professor Weisbenner works hard to keep this class interesting and I learned A LOT in this course.

创建者 Caio C

Dec 9, 2020

Very good, just too long. 5 starts still, but would be great to have less length on the videos.

创建者 Linh P

Jan 16, 2017

Great course with valuable practical application. Thanks for providing us such a great course!

创建者 Irtiza A

Dec 15, 2020

Excellent course to start with if you are interested in financial analysis and stock martket

创建者 Rohiet R S

Oct 2, 2018

amazing it would be great if you can make videos based on indian market if students are more

创建者 manuj s

Nov 20, 2017

Excellent course. Scott puts in a lot of effort to make the course engaging and informative.

创建者 Grant M

Nov 25, 2018

Goofy, but extremely valuable content. Scott will turn you into an alpha-seeking ROCK STAR.

创建者 Chris M

Dec 10, 2016

A really great course! 5 stars. The focus is on the application of the concepts.

创建者 Juan F D L

Jun 11, 2020

Fantastic Course, lots of real life examples and the Faculty Focus its a must.

创建者 Jacqualine O

Dec 8, 2017

With no financial background, I enjoyed this course and gained a great deal!

创建者 John d l T

Dec 8, 2016

A 5 star sequel not easy to achieve, brilliant effort again thanks Scott

创建者 Diogo G d M

Sep 28, 2020

Very interesting course! Professor Scott Weisbenner is really awersome!

创建者 Volodymyr M

Dec 15, 2018

Thank you Professor and the Team! It was the best course for me so far.

创建者 Li Z

May 6, 2018

What else can I say, it's just perfect.

Thanks, Professor Weisbenner.