Investment school training courses in Albuquerque, NM (public, in-house or online)

In this module, participants study risk-return, debt and equity securities, and options and futures contracts. The course uses a Portfolio Project to evaluate the array of financial instrument investment alternatives and their risk profile. Participants will also analyze expected return characteristics, individually and in combination within a portfolio. Different investment strategies and valuation models are also utilized to understand basic investment principles and practices.

This course is a study of stocks, bonds, and derivatives, and their application in portfolio management. This course discusses securities market and trading procedures, and develops and emphasizes portfolio theory. Material in the course is applicable to both professional portfolio management and individual investment decisions.

Real estate is a legal term which covers land and anything that is permanently affixed to the land; for instance, buildings or any property that is stationary. Investments in real estate should only be made if it fits well into your overall investment strategy of meeting your financial goals. The real estate industry is growing by the day as it promises bright prospects.

The most important requirement for investing in real estate is adequate cash as this is one industry the benefits of w...

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This course provides a brief overview of real estate investment trusts (REIT), which offer alternative means of investing away from securities.
There are three basic types of REITs that will be discussed: mortgage, equity, and hybrid. In addition to highlighting their functions and advantages, this course touches on the tax considerations inherent in REITs, and the various tax categories involved.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
�Learn about the nature and advantages of real estate investment...

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This course covers broad issues of investment risk and policy, including economic factors that affect investments. Further, the idea of investment risk is defined and expanded upon, and then applied to the concept of suitability.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
�Understand the economic factors affecting investments and investment risks
�Recognize price changes in the economy
�Be familiar with monetary and fiscal policy
�Identify international economic factors
�Learn about the su...

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