Investments: Instruments and Strategies

Summer 2022 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ECON.3160 > 061

Course No: ECON.3160-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1087; SIS Term: 3140
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

In this course we will look at different types of investments, from stocks, bonds and real estate top mutual funds, hedge funds and derivatives exploring how and when to use them. Students will create a diversified investment portfolio using an online trading program that incorporates products covered in class. In addition we will look at how different exchanges operate and the role of financial investments in real capital accumulation and rising living standards.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: ECON.2010 Principles of Microeconomics
  • Core Codes: SS
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: David Ornstil
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2022 Summer: May 16 to Jul 24
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.A. in Economics, B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

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