Department of Economics

COURSE: MONEY AND CAPITAL MARKETS Ι

No.: FIN331

Instructor: Professor Dimitrios Vasiliou

Course outline:

The focus of this course is on the financial theory and empirical evidence that are useful for investment decisions.A sound investment decision requires in-depth knowledge of the financial markets, rigorous analytical thinking and precise mathematical derivation. The main objective of this class is to provide students with a framework for making financial decisions related to Investments. These decisions are relevant for institutional investors, individual investors, corporate treasurers, and anyone who seeks to use or understand investing. Students are expected to master both the theoretical constructs of investments and their application to current industry practice.  Topics covered will include: risk and return, the money and capital markets, fixed-income securities valuation, stock valuation, portfolio theory, capital market theory, technical analysis, efficient market hypothesis, investment companies, and evaluation of portfolio performance.

Textbooks:

1. Vasiliou D. and N. Eriotis, (2018), Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, 2^nd ed., Rosili, Athens (in Greek).
2. Bodie Z., A. Kane and A. J. Marcus, (2017), Investments, 11^th ed., Irwin/McGraw-Hill, Boston.
3. Elton E., M. Gruber, S. Brown and W. Goetzmann, (2014), Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis, 9^th ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York.
4. Fabozzi F. J. and H. M. Markowitz (eds.), (2011), The Theory and Practice of Investment Management, 2^nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
5. Jones C. P., (2012), Investments: Analysis and Management, 12^th ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York.
6. Reilly F. K. and K. C. Brown, (2018), Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, 11^th ed., South Western Cengage Learning, Ohio.