Bonds & Stocks (Coursera)

Bonds & Stocks (Coursera)
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Some algebra and an introductory understanding of time value of money (TVM)
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Bonds & Stocks (Coursera)
In this course, we will apply the central concept and applications of Time Value of Money (TVM) to explore the structure and pricing of stocks and bonds at an introductory level. In this course, you will learn about bonds, different types of bonds (Zero Coupon bonds, Government bonds). You will learn about bond pricing calculations and see their direct connection to market data on bonds. You will also learn about stocks, and their pricing and valuation. You will learn about growth and dividend stocks and how to use market data.

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After completing this course, you will have an understanding of the two fundamental and pervasive ways in which savers transfer money to governments and corporations. You will be able to apply all this knowledge to personal investing decisions and, importantly, these same tools and frameworks are applicable to corporate decisions.


What You Will Learn

- Pricing and trading of bonds

- Pricing and trading of stocks

- How companies are financed and why


Course 3 of 4 in the Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making Specialization.


Syllabus


WEEK 1

Bond Valuation

This course is focused on understanding the two most commonly used vehicles/instruments by corporations for raising money. This week we will introduce you to the basic language and mechanics of bond pricing. Though introductory, we attempt to cover a fair amount of content and with real world applications.


WEEK 2

Bond Prices & Market Data

After understanding both the terminology of bonds and their pricing, we will spend this week both looking at real data to see the close connection between the concepts and reality and submitting the first graded assignment. One of the major takeaways of this week's efforts will be the similarity between how borrowing works for individuals and corporations.


WEEK 3

Stock Valuation

During this week, we will provide you an exposure to the characteristics and the valuation of stocks, again with an eye toward real world applications. You will see how understanding stocks is key to learning how companies work and how pricing them is more art than detailed calculations.


WEEK 4

Stock Prices & Market Data

We will wrap up this course by understanding the relationship between basics of stock pricing and real stock markets. The idea here is to make you realize how foundational principles of finance are so applicable to the real world and even a basic knowledge of key principles help you understand how the world works. You will also test your knowledge by submitting the second assignment for the course.



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Course Auditing
68.00 EUR/month
Some algebra and an introductory understanding of time value of money (TVM)

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