Introduction

The course involves an in-depth discussion on the fundamental of Investment and Security Analysis. The aims are to understand the different investment alternatives available in the market and to evaluate securities by using the valuation principles and techniques in order for the investors to make informed investment decisions. The goal of this course is also to select portfolio of securities that meet pre-determined levels of return based on their risk acceptance level. The topics include the investment setting and set allocation decision, global investment choices organisation and functioning of securities markets, security- market indexes, valuation principles and practices, analysis of common stocks, analysis of bonds, analysis derivatives security and detailed discussion of portfolio theory, management, and performance evaluation.