Investing school training courses in Boston, MA (public, in-house or online)

The objective of this course is to develop the analytical skill sets required for risk and portfolio management in a global context. Topics covered include asset allocation; security selection; passive and active equity and fixed income portfolio management; management of alternative investments such as hedge funds and private equity; portfolio risk management using derivatives; trade execution of portfolio decisions; portfolio monitoring and rebalancing; and performance evaluation and attributi...

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Investigates the investment process from the perspective of the individual investor. Typically, such investors have small portfolios and must work with lower-quality information, greater time constraints, and less-sophisticated analytical skills than their institutional counterparts. This course will discuss approaches and techniques that enable individual investors to build and manage portfolios that offer returns commensurate with their risks. Familiarity with the universe of securities, the m...

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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.

Stock options are the choices that one makes while buying a certain number and combination of stocks or shares for a specific time period for a certain amount of money. There is no rule or a set formula that works for making investments and profits in the stock market. The stocks are sold at a discount through this method and this is therefore a quick profitable option. Stock option trading serves a dual benefit; that of ensuring employee loyalty and at the same time ensuring rewards for the emp...

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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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