In this course, you will gain an understanding of the theory underlying optimal portfolio construction, the different ways portfolios are actually built in practice and how to measure and manage the risk of such portfolios.
This course is part of the Investment Management Specialization
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- Portfolio Theories
- Risk Management
- Value At Risk (VAR)
- Portfolio Optimization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
General Introduction and Key Concepts
Modern Portfolio Theory and Beyond
Asset Allocation
Risk Management
Reviews
- 5 stars75.35%
- 4 stars20.09%
- 3 stars3.72%
- 2 stars0.70%
- 1 star0.13%
TOP REVIEWS FROM PORTFOLIO AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Thoroughly engaging presentation of a topic that was very much esoteric to me previously. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for insight into portfolio and risk management.
This course is a bit difficult for me because I have no background in all the topics, but the instructors were able to discuss all these very well.
Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Lecturers were clear and easy to understand. I feel this course would be a great aid for anyone pursuing a career in financial industries.
Excellent course. I would suggest giving numerical examples in the lessons related to CVaR and ES, like it was done for currency hedging. Otherwise excellent material.
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