IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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ECN200CA(経済学 / Economics 200)
Special Studies (Fundamentals of Investments and Trading)

Manish SHARMA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code A9631
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 集中・その他/intensive・other courses
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅱ. Global Economy
Faculty Sponsored Department IGESS

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Outline and objectives

In the last couple of years, there has been a big surge in stock trading among millennials.

This applied course intends to impart the basic framework about investment and trading in the financial markets. Alongside the students are expected to participate in a stimulating real-time portfolio investment game that faithfully and realistically mimics the market and thereby exposes the participants to the choices/trade-offs faced by professional traders and investment companies.

Goal

1. Understand, analyze real-time data of key macroeconomic variables and interpret their influence on financial markets

2. Assess various investment strategies based on the application of fundamental and technical analyses tools

3. Construct an objective oriented investment portfolio

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

IGESS Dipromapolicy DP2/DP8/DP9

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Lecture, in-class activities, weekly trading, and forum-posting assignment.

The class is designed to be:
1.Interactive: With a strong emphasis on student participation.
2. Up-to-date: With the real-time explanation of unfolding events.
3. Applied: With real-time investment game mimicking the financial market.
4. Accessible: Breaking down the complex jargon in simple terms.


Throughout the course, the actual trading of securities will be explained and practiced. Students would be given weekly feedback on the trading assignment

Frequent anonymous class surveys and student feedback would be used to optimize and customize the course delivery

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:INTRODUCTION

Course Overview | Investment basics | A primer for financial trading

2:TRADING BASICS

Defining | Logistics | Investment platforms | Weekly trading game

3:ASSET CLASSES

Financial Instruments |
Equity { Bonds | Derivatives | Weekly trading game

4:HOW SECURITIES ARE CREATED AND TRADED

Initial Public Offering – Process & Pricing | Primary market | Secondary market | Weekly trading game

5:NEW TRENDS

Meme stocks | SPACS | Pre/post COVID scenario | Weekly trading game

6:KEY COMPANY INFORMATION

Useful resources | basics of financial data | Price action trends| Weekly trading game

7:FINANCIAL MARKETS

Key players | Hedge Funds | Private Equity | Venture Capital funds | Weekly trading game

8:FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Key financial indicators | Ratios | Matrix | Weekly trading game

9:CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Managers | Owners | Board of directors | Conflict of interest | Weekly trading game

10:THEORETICAL BASICS

Modern Portfolio Theory | Optimal portfolio | Capital Asset Pricing Model| Weekly trading game

11:BEHAVIORAL FINANCE

Technical analysis | Empirical evidence of returns | EMH | Weekly trading game

12:DAY-TRADING

Rules of the game | Risk and return | Charting | Buzz analysis | Weekly trading game

13:DIVERSIFICATION

Emerging V/S Developed Markets | Weekly trading game

14:FINAL PRESENTATION

DOS AND DON'TS OF INVESTMENT AND TRADING

Students share their final portfolio

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to review class material, participate in weekly trading assignments and forum discussions. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

No textbook will be used

References

To be shared before and during each session

Grading criteria

Contribution to the class discussion and debates 20%
Hoopii Forum Discussion 30%
Weekly Trading (graded only for participation) 30%
Final Presentations 20%

Changes following student comments

not applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

A device connected to the internet

Others

1. The intensive perusal of the class material before each session is a prerequisite.

2. The changes/ updates in the syllabus will be communicated to students during class 1