FIN 420
Asset Management, Structured Products, and Risk
Finance
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Introduction to bonds as the fundamental institutions and instruments of the markets where interest rates are determined. This includes the wide array of instruments that are derivatives of bonds, rates, currencies, and credit. Key concepts include equilibrium pricing, arbitrary pricing, and financial engineering.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Fixed-income securities
Learning Outcome
Identify and analyze features and risks of the major classes of fixed-income securities
Title
Structured finance securities
Learning Outcome
Identify and analyze the major features of structured finance securities
Title
Analyze issuer and investor needs
Learning Outcome
Analyze the issuer and investor needs and risks when creating and investing in fixed-income securities
