Investment and Portfolio Management Specialization

This four-course Specialization will teach you the fundamental skills of portfolio management as well as personal investing. Investors, from the most wealthy to the most modest, share the same issues: how to meet their obligations, where to invest and what level of risk. This Specialization will teach you how to discuss, formulate, and think about these investment issues. This Specialization will teach you the theory as well as the practical skills needed to create, execute, and evaluate investment plans that achieve financial goals. An overview of the global financial markets will be provided. This will include information about the instruments available and how they are used to help investors make informed decisions. Then, you will learn how to create optimal portfolios that effectively manage risk and how to exploit behavioral biases as well as irrational behavior within financial markets. Learn the latest investment strategies and best practices for portfolio management. Your Capstone Project will equip you with the necessary analytical skills, quantitative skills, as well as practical knowledge to ensure long-term investment management success. Click here to view an overview video about this Specialization.