fin2sev investment securities
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
FIN2SEV
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Financial securities provide the primary means by which companies are able to raise capital to fund their business activities. In this subject you will learn about the two major types of financial securities: equity securities and debt securities. The subject called Derivative Securities will introduce you to the third major financial security: derivative securities. The different risk and return characteristics of equity and debt securities will be examined in this subject. You will also compare and contrast the different international markets on which equity and debt securities are traded. You will learn how to buy and sell equity and debt securities and how to monitor the performance of the equity and debt securities you may acquire. Key to making the decision whether to buy or sell any financial security is an evaluation of the market price of a financial security as compared with your estimation of its intrinsic value. Hence, a major focus of this subject is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be able to calculate the intrinsic value of various types of equity and debt securities.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FIN1FOF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects FIN3SEV
Equivalent subjects FIN3SEV
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and resolve ethical dilemmas associated with investment research and the provision of investment advice;
- Activities:
- Class discussion and debate around ethical question raised in the researching and valuing of the company.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Define and compare the risk and return characteristics of different types of debt and equity securities;
- Activities:
- A comparative analysis of various financial securities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Define primary and secondary debt and equity markets and explain how they operate;
- Activities:
- A comparative analysis of various international financial markets
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Compare and contrast various methods used to construct market indices and calculate the value and return of an index according to the manner of its construction;
- Activities:
- Construct an market index
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Analyse macroeconomic, technological, demographic, governmental, and social influences on industry growth, profitability, and risk;
- Activities:
- On-line research into the competitive position of a listed company
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Write a clear, concise and well-structured report, presenting the argument as to the intrinsic value and your investment advice in respect of a financial security.
- Activities:
- Writing an investment valuation report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
TutorialWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 4 of 5 On-line Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Best 4 of 5 In-class Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 2-hour final examination | 2000 words equivalent | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Investment valuation report | 1000 words equivalent | 30 | 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 4 of 5 On-line Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Best 4 of 5 In-class Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 2-hour final examination | 2000 words equivalent | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Investment valuation report | 1000 words equivalent | 30 | 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 4 of 5 On-line Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Best 4 of 5 In-class Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 2-hour final examination | 2000 words equivalent | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Investment valuation report | 1000 words equivalent | 30 | 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNgan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
TutorialWeek: 46
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 4 of 5 On-line Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Best 4 of 5 In-class Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 2-hour final examination | 2000 words equivalent | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Investment valuation report | 1000 words equivalent | 30 | 05, 06 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best 4 of 5 On-line Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Best 4 of 5 In-class Quizzes | 500 words equivalent | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 2-hour final examination | 2000 words equivalent | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Investment valuation report | 1000 words equivalent | 30 | 05, 06 |