About this course: In this course, you will gain an understanding of the theory underlying optimal portfolio construction, the different ways portfolios are actually built in practice and how to measure and manage the risk of such portfolios. You will start by studying how imperfect correlation between assets leads to diversified and optimal portfolios as well as the consequences in terms of asset pricing. Then, you will learn how to shape an investor's profile and build an adequate portfolio by combining strategic and tactical asset allocations. Finally, you will have a more in-depth look at risk: its different facets and the appropriate tools and techniques to measure it, manage it and hedge it. Key speakers from UBS, our corporate partner, will regularly add a practical perspective on these different topics as you progress through the course.
Taught by: University of Geneva- Tony Berrada, SFI Associate Professor of Finance
Geneva Finance Research Institute
Taught by: University of Geneva- Ines Chaieb, SFI Associate Professor of Finance
Geneva Finance Research Institute
Taught by: University of Geneva- Jonas Demaurex, Teaching Assistant
Geneva Finance Research Institute
Taught by: University of Geneva- Rajna Gibson Brandon, SFI Senior Chaired Professor of Finance and Managing Director of the GFRI
Geneva Finance Research Institute
Taught by: University of Geneva- Michel Girardin, Lecturer in Macro-Finance - Project Leader for the "Investment Management" specialization
Geneva Finance Research Institute
Taught by: University of Geneva- Philipp Krueger, SFI Assistant Professor of Finance
Geneva Finance Research Institute
Taught by: University of Geneva- Kerstin Preuschoff, Associate Professor of Neurofinance and Neuroeconomics
Geneva Finance Research Institute
Taught by: University of Geneva- Olivier Scaillet, SFI Senior Chaired Professor of Finance and Vice-dean (research) at GSEM
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| Basic Info |
Course 3 of 5 in the
Investment Management Specialization.
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| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Excellent coverage of the topic. While a lot of materials can be covered more in-depth, this seems to be the right level for general masses/a course that is intended to be taught over the coursera platform.
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Very new for me and practical. Some topics are preaty advanced (VAR, ES etc)
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Another 5* course from the University of Geneva team.. Great course to understand critical concepts on portfolio management and different ways to measure risk. It might do better with a few more practical examples (i.e. on how to effectively apply the theories with softwares like Excel or similar), but overall it gives all the basics upon which a student can build their own knowledge.