Investments

Investments are the allocation of resources, typically money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit. Coursera's investment catalogue teaches you the fundamentals of investing, from understanding the financial markets, asset classes, and risk management to mastering the art of portfolio construction. You'll learn about different types of investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate, and delve into advanced topics like behavioral finance, derivatives, and alternative investments. This knowledge can enhance your ability as a financial advisor, portfolio manager, or individual investor navigating the financial markets.
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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Finance, Equities, Performance Analysis, Derivatives, FinTech, Financial Forecasting, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SoFi

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Asset Management, Tax, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Securities (Finance), Derivatives

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis, Capital Markets, Tax, Balance Sheet, Financial Regulations, Market Data, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    819 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Indian School of Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Investments, Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Return On Investment, Risk Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Benchmarking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    279 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Investments, Supply And Demand, Real Estate, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Growth Strategies, Business Economics, Economics, Business Valuation, Financial Trading, Technical Analysis, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Business Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Investment Management, Investments, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, Intercompany Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Corporate Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate Tax, Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Investments, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    620 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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