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课程概述

In this course, we will discuss fundamental principles of trading off risk and return, portfolio optimization, and security pricing. We will study and use risk-return models such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and multi-factor models to evaluate the performance of various securities and portfolios. Specifically, we will learn how to interpret and estimate regressions that provide us with both a benchmark to use for a security given its risk (determined by its beta), as well as a risk-adjusted measure of the security’s performance (measured by its alpha). Building upon this framework, market efficiency and its implications for patterns in stock returns and the asset-management industry will be discussed. Finally, the course will conclude by connecting investment finance with corporate finance by examining firm valuation techniques such as the use of market multiples and discounted cash flow analysis. The course emphasizes real-world examples and applications in Excel throughout. This course is the first of two on Investments that I am offering online (“Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors” is the second course). The over-arching goals of this course are to build an understanding of the fundamentals of investment finance and provide an ability to implement key asset-pricing models and firm-valuation techniques in real-world situations. Specifically, upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Explain the tradeoffs between risk and return • Form a portfolio of securities and calculate the expected return and standard deviation of that portfolio • Understand the real-world implications of the Separation Theorem of investments • Use the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and 3-Factor Model to evaluate the performance of an asset (like stocks) through regression analysis • Estimate and interpret the ALPHA (α) and BETA (β) of a security, two statistics commonly reported on financial websites • Describe what is meant by market efficiency and what it implies for patterns in stock returns and for the asset-management industry • Understand market multiples and income approaches to valuing a firm and its stock, as well as the sensitivity of each approach to assumptions made • Conduct specific examples of a market multiples valuation and a discounted cash flow valuation This course was previously entitled “Financial Evaluation and Strategy: Investments” and was part of a previous specialization entitled "Improving Business and Finances Operations", which is now closed to new learner enrollment. “Financial Evaluation and Strategy: Investments” received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 199 reviews over the period August 2015 through August 2016. You can view a detailed summary of the ratings and reviews for this course in the Course Overview section. 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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SX

Nov 9, 2018

One of the best courses across platforms- classroom or online that I have taken. Huge real life value addition. Professor Scott has worked incredibly hard in putting this valuable content.

MS

Nov 10, 2019

This course is heavy but I learned so much and the information is very relevant and helpful for better understanding financial investments.

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76 - Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation 的 100 个评论（共 214 个）

创建者 Mark D

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Dec 10, 2016

Entertaining and you learn a lot. I highly recommend taking this course.

创建者 Christian G

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Dec 6, 2017

Excellent course, the first couple weeks are tough but worth the effort.

创建者 Jonas M G

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Mar 30, 2022

Great coverage of topics related to the theory of investment practices.

创建者 Fang S

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May 23, 2018

Nice Course! Basic but deep enough to understand valuation of the firm.

创建者 Aditya B

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Mar 21, 2018

Well-rounded course content. A perfect blend of theory and practice.

创建者 Vipul R H

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Sep 7, 2019

Prof. Scott has a very unique approach which helped he really well.

创建者 Darryl G

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Sep 22, 2024

Love this course, loved the professor!! I'm now taking part II!

创建者 Aashish S

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Feb 10, 2019

Amazing course. Gained a lot of insights regarding investments.

创建者 Fred R

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Nov 9, 2025

Good start to the analysis of Investments of stocks and funds.

创建者 Ponciano R

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Jan 31, 2019

Fantastic course full of detailed and well explained examples!

创建者 Fayaz K

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Jun 7, 2017

Amazing instructor. Clear logic and reasons, huge experience.

创建者 Huyen N

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Jun 30, 2023

Really useful content and excellent presentation, thank you!

创建者 Craig M

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Nov 8, 2017

Intensive, but very well done! Great sense of humor as well!

创建者 Vitor F

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Sep 24, 2024

Very good course. Congrats to Scott and to the team behind.

创建者 Nick N

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Feb 23, 2021

Very good course.

Teacher knowledge's fantastic!

Thank you.

创建者 Eric K

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Dec 12, 2016

Very dedicated professor whose efforts are very apparent.

创建者 Douglas S

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Jun 9, 2020

Excellent course, a lot of material explained very well

创建者 Rohan P

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Sep 10, 2020

One of the best courses about investments on coursera

创建者 Steven O

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Nov 16, 2019

Great teacher with tons of information and examples.

创建者 Gerardo H J B

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Oct 5, 2017

Great course and material! Great teacher engagement!

创建者 WESTON S

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Jan 13, 2018

I really do enjoyed the course I learn a lot about

创建者 Jared M

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Feb 18, 2022

Loved the class. Professor Weisbenner was great!

创建者 Roman H

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Aug 27, 2019

The best of all courses on Coursera I've ever had

创建者 Noman M A

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Dec 10, 2017

An excellent course and insights on Mutual Funds

创建者 Hải T M

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Sep 27, 2021

I really love the way Prof. Weisbenner lectures