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Home > Subjects > FIN203 – Fundamentals of Equity Markets
Fundamentals of Equity Markets focuses on the sharemarket and equity as an asset class, including discussing how shares are traded and examining the sectors of the Australian sharemarket including industrial, resources and mid-small capitalised companies. Students discuss the viability of shares as an investment, including analysing the economic factors that influence equity markets.
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STUDY MODE
100% online
AQF LEVEL
8
NEXT INTAKE
29 Apr 2024
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,600.00
This subject focuses on the sharemarket and equity as an asset class, including discussing how shares are traded and examining the sectors of the Australian sharemarket including industrial, resources and mid-small capitalised companies. Students discuss the viability of shares as an investment, including analysing the economic factors that influence equity markets. They also conduct independent sharemarket research to then formulate investment recommendations to buy, hold or sell shares in given case-study companies. In addition, a fundamental overview of other products traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and equity derivatives is provided.
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On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
There is no prescribed text for this subject. Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have completed FIN201 Quantitative Applications in Finance or understand the content covered in this subject, prior to undertaking FIN203 Fundamentals of Equity Markets.
Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects:
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