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Overview of Capital Markets
Gain a broad overview of the marketplaces, exploring a wide array of capital markets' products from equities to interest rate and credit default swaps.
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Module 1: Basics of Capital Markets
Functions of Financial Markets and Financial Intermediaries
Primary vs. Secondary Markets
Secondary Market Structure
Investment Banking Businesses
Industry-specific Risks
Module 2: Equity Securities and Markets
Issuer vs. Investor Perspectives
Equity Underwriting Process
Public versus Private Sectors
Module 3: Fixed Income Securities and Markets
Debt instruments
The Underwriting Process
Fixed Income Pricing and Cash Flows
Module 1: Fixed Income Securities and Markets - continued
Debt Risks
Rating Agencies and their Role
Module 2: Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Markets
Mortgage-backed Securities
Asset-backed Securities
Module 3: Derivatives
Forwards vs. Futures
Options
Interest Rate Swaps
Credit Default Swaps
Key securities and their differentiated role/risks in a global market Gain a greater understanding of the key securities in US capital markets Differentiate among capital markets' players Define equities and fixed income as distinct asset classes Distinguish among types of debt instruments Identify basic derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, forwards, futures and options Explain the purpose and importance of each type of security Describe the risks associated with each product
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