SIM 422: Global Securities Analysis

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, student should be able to :

1. display deep understanding of the concepts of securities;
2. identify on the different global markets and instruments;
3. demonstrate general understanding of global securities trading and regulations;
4. dispassionately conduct macroeconomic, industry, fundamental and technical analysis; and
5. display skills and knowledge capabilities on equity valuation models and financial statement analysis of international applications.

Course Contents

Fundamental principles and techniques of Global security analysis. Definition and identification of various types of securities across the world. International securities regulations. The global investment environment, markets and instruments. Macroeconomic and industry analysis. Fundamental analysis. Technical analysis. Equity valuation models. Financial statement analysis. Derivatives instruments.