This course integrates all the learning from the first three courses and guides the learner about ways of building a portfolio of strategies and integrating the same into a hedge fund.
Creating a Portfolio
Creating a Portfolio
This course is part of Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets Specialization
Instructors: Ramabhadran Thirumalai
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9 hours (approximately)
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6 quizzes, 4 assessments
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Subtitles: Arabic, French,
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals
4.4
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Beginner level
No previous experience necessary
9 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Build your subject-matter expertise
This course is part of the Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module you will learn about the efficient market hypothesis and various market anomalies. In the second half, you will learn how to evaluate the performance of investments.
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7 videos3 readings2 quizzes
In this module you will learn how to perform style analysis and performance attribution. You will also learn some facts about the mutual fund performance and timing measurement. In the second half of the module you will learn how to calculate the expected returns and risk. The module ends with an understanding of the utility theory.
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9 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module you will learn the importance of diversification in your portfolio. You will learn about the efficient frontier and how to draw it. Also, you will study the investment opportunity set with more than one risky asset and a risk free asset. Finally, you will see how to optimally allocate between a risky and a risk free asset. You will also get a brief idea about the market portfolio and capital market line.
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7 videos4 readings1 quiz
In this module you will learn the basics of trading strategies based on text mining and the importance of a benchmark to evaluate the performance of your portfolio. You will also see how to backtest your trading strategy. Finally, you will learn the importance of reporting and compliance in trading.
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7 videos1 reading1 quiz
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