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CORPFIN 3501 - Portfolio Theory & Management
University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

CORPFIN 3501 - Portfolio Theory & Management

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4210
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: CORPFIN 2502
Assumed Knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies
Assessment: Exam/assignments/tests as prescribed at first lecture
Syllabus:

This course is an in-depth study of investment portfolios: the theory behind them, construction techniques, asset classes employed and their management. Asset classes examined in the context of portfolio construction will include Equities (both developed and emerging markets), Fixed Income Securities, Commodities, Real Estate, and Alternate Investments. Course participants will revisit and enhance their knowledge of the theoretical foundations of asset pricing, market efficiency and the Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). Course participants will then develop an Investment Policy Statement (or a Statement of Advice) for an institutional investor, quantitatively forecast characteristics of various asset classes in an economy, and then create an investment portfolio to satisfy the investment requirements. Students will learn various strategies to test the portfolio constructed, issues that impact portfolio performance in achieving investment objectives, and finally evaluate its performance.

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Units
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Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4210 Tue 15/03/2022 Thu 24/03/2022 Fri 06/05/2022 Fri 10/06/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11932 TU10 25 FULL 9 Mar - 6 Apr Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Nexus10, UB40, Teaching Room
27 Apr - 8 Jun Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Nexus10, UB40, Teaching Room
11937 TU05 25 FULL 7 Mar - 4 Apr Monday 9am - 10am Hughes, 322, Teaching Room
25 Apr - 6 Jun Monday 9am - 10am Hughes, 322, Teaching Room
11938 TU04 25 2 10 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 11am - 12pm Nexus10, UB34, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 9 Jun Thursday 11am - 12pm Nexus10, UB34, Teaching Room
11939 TU03 25 FULL 10 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 10am - 11am Nexus10, UB34, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 9 Jun Thursday 10am - 11am Nexus10, UB34, Teaching Room
11940 TU02 25 FULL 7 Mar - 4 Apr Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
25 Apr - 6 Jun Monday 1pm - 2pm Barr Smith South, 2040, Teaching Room
11941 TU01 25 FULL 9 Mar - 6 Apr Wednesday 11am - 12pm Nexus10, UB40, Teaching Room
27 Apr - 8 Jun Wednesday 11am - 12pm Nexus10, UB40, Teaching Room
19907 TU13 25 FULL 7 Mar - 4 Apr Monday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
25 Apr - 6 Jun Monday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
19908 TU12 25 FULL 10 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Apr - 9 Jun Thursday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
19909 TU11 25 FULL 9 Mar - 6 Apr Wednesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
27 Apr - 8 Jun Wednesday 5pm - 6pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11931 LE01 230 FULL 28 Feb - 4 Apr Monday 10am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 3029, Flentje Lecture Theatre
25 Apr - 6 Jun Monday 10am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 3029, Flentje Lecture Theatre
Note: This class will be recorded during the face-to-face session. See recording in MyUni after the scheduled session.