Financial markets and products
An introduction to the methods of financial and stock market analysis comprising an indept study of the products commonly used on the financial markets: bonds, equities, investment funds, derivatives (futures, op-tions, crypto-currencies, etc.) as well as to trading on stock exchanges and trading platforms.
Prérequis
This course is intended for both specialists and novices in the financial sector.
Banking skills are an asset, but not essential.
Banking skills are an asset, but not essential.
Description
Public
Anyone interested in the financial sector wishing to acquire knowledge of the financial markets and products.This course is a prerequisite for the module ?Introduction to Investment Strategy?.
Objectifs
By the end of this course the student should be able to :(*) Understand the functioning of the various financial markets, organised or over-the-counter
(*) Identify, understand and use key financial products appropriately: equities, bonds, investment funds, derivatives, futures and options
(*) Link case studies to market concepts and financial products
Contenu
- Financial Markets
- Bonds
- Stocks
- Investment funds
- Derivatives (futures, options, crypto-currencies,...)
- Tradig on stock exchanges and trading platforms
Méthode et supports
Interactive courses, practical exercises and case studies.Bespoke training material provided by the facilitatorIntervenants
Denis Klotz, holder of a Master's degree in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Hartford (CT, USA) has been dealing for more than 25 years in the financial markets as an institutional broker for the largest groups.Denis Klotz has been teaching at IFAGE for several years, and regularly intervenes as a speaker, in Switzerland and abroad.
He is also a member of the SECO expert group for the IHEID BCC program, and in this capacity intervened with the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular.
Evaluation et titre décerné
Written exam with certificate of successful completion (minimum grade required 4).Dates et inscription
Durée et organisation
Total 22 periods
This is a blended learning course consisting of:
Lessons given by a lecturer (synchronious learning)
- Classes begin at 18h15 one or two evenings per week, 2 to 4 periods of 45 minutes (written exam one period)
- Certain sessions might be given by Videoconference, via Zoom, please consult the detailed timetable for more information or contact the gestionnaire de cours
E- learning (using our platform smartacademy - asynchronious learning) :
- The student works independently and in their own time through the online courses, as directed by lecturer (between 2 to 4 periods a week)
