Course Overview

Look before you leap into the market. Investigate stocks, bonds, options, virtual assets, and other financial markets with a seasoned professional.

Course No. 50060

Understanding financial markets is essential for anyone involved in buying a home, saving for retirement, or managing a business. This course, taught by Professor Connel Fullenkamp of Duke University, provides a comprehensive overview of various financial markets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate, as well as intangible assets like intellectual property. In 12 engaging lectures, you’ll explore key concepts and case studies that will empower you to make informed financial decisions.

Video Lectures

1. The Property Market
   • Duration: 27 min
   • An overview of property investment strategies and their potential returns.

• The Stock Market
  • Duration: 26 min
  • Evaluating stock picking versus index funds and the efficient market hypothesis.

3. The Market for Intangibles
   • Duration: 26 min
   • Understanding how intangible assets contribute to a company’s value.

• The Bond Market
  • Duration: 25 min
  • Investigating the role of bonds and alternatives in the current economic climate.

5. The Market for Talent
   • Duration: 25 min
   • Analyzing CEO compensation and its impact on company performance.

• The Futures Market
  • Duration: 23 min
  • Exploring the practical and speculative aspects of futures trading.

• The Market for Fear
  • Duration: 25 min
  • Understanding how volatility indexes like the VIX gauge market sentiment.

8. The Options Market
   • Duration: 24 min
   • Examining the mechanics of options trading risks and strategies.

9. The Private Equity Market
   • Duration: 24 min
   • The dynamics of private equity and the path from private to public companies.

10. The Market for Good Behavior
    • Duration: 27 min
    • Evaluating the effectiveness of ESG financial instruments.

11. The Virtual Assets Market
    • Duration: 26 min
    • Introduction to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the technology behind them.

• The Market for Markets
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Investigating the hidden fees in modern trading markets and their implications.