Perisroberto

Behavioral Finance (6021FIN) – Risk & Return explores how psychological biases and emotions influence investment decisions, deviating from traditional risk-return models. It examines concepts like loss aversion, overconfidence, and herding behavior, which impact market efficiency and asset pricing. The course also covers market anomalies, investor sentiment, and strategies to mitigate cognitive biases for better financial decision-making

Equity or stocks, represent ownership in a company, giving investors a share in its profits and growth. Unlike bonds, equities offer no fixed returns but provide potential capital appreciation and dividends. Valuation methods like the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis help investors determine if a stock is over or undervalued. While riskier than debt investments, equities offer higher long-term growth potential and wealth accumulation.

Debt notes, commonly referred to as bonds, are fixed-income securities issued by governments, corporations, or municipalities to raise capital. These instruments represent a loan from investors to the issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments, known as coupon payments, and the return of the principal amount at maturity. Bonds vary in terms of duration, interest rates (fixed or variable), and risk levels, making them a key component of diversified investment portfolios. They can be catego...