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.
24credentials
127courses

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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Investments, Budgeting, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Equities, Budget Management

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Finance, Equities, Economics, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Insurance

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Loans, Investments, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Data, Equities, Investment Management, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

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    McMaster University

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Equities, International Finance, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Credit Risk, Project Documentation

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Finance, Fundraising, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Cash Flows, Presentations, Storytelling

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Economics, Return On Investment, Real Estate Transactions, Finance, Business Valuation, Investments, Market Dynamics, Price Negotiation, Estimation

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Market Data, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Loans, Financial Statements, Finance, General Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance), Mortgage Loans, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Market, Equities, Investments, Microsoft Excel

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Derivatives, Equities, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

  • Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric, Accounting, Finance, Operating Expense, Investments

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics