Download Financial Markets & Institutions at Florida State University - FIN 3244 - Prof. Douglas E. and more Lecture notes Finance in PDF only on Docsity! Florida State University FIN 3244 Financial Markets, Institutions & Intl’ Finance Systems January 4, 2012 through April 27, 2012 Dr. Doug Smith desmith@fsu.edu (850) 321-5731 Office RBA 424 Tuesday/Thursday By Appointment TEXTBOOK INFORMATION Required Text: Fundamentals of Investing, The Financial System, and Financial Markets. Custom Edition for FSU ISBN: 0-555-00816-9 Recommended Reading: Barron's, Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, Other current news journals COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a study of the financial institutions that direct and, act as intermediaries to the overall benefit of economic activity. In addition, this course will address the major asset classes utilized in investment and capital formation, and, the risks associated with their acquisition and management. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1) Have a firm understanding of the financial system. 2) Differentiate the various types of organization & structure to the banking and financial services industry. 3) Comprehend the function and breadth of the Central Bank. 4) Measure and evaluate performance of various asset classes. 5) Understand the risks of financial intermediation. 6) Understand and calculate various performance measures. 7) Understand and calculate various risks and returns. 8) Demonstrate the components common stocks and bonds. 9) Evaluate components of mutual funds and portfolio management. GRADING POLICY Examinations: Four (4) at 100 points each 400 Points Total Points 400 Points Grading Scale: 95-100 =A = 380-400 65-69 = D+ = 260-279 90-94 =A- = 360-379 60-64 = D = 240-259 86-89 =B+ = 344-359 0-59 = F = 239 and below 83.85 =B = 332-343 80.82 =B- = 320-331 76.79 =C+ = 304-319 73.75 =C = 292-303 70-72 =C- = 280-291 Tentative Class Schedule Wk Of: Jan 04 The Investment Environment (Chapter 1) Jan 04 Markets and Transactions (Chapter 2) Jan 09 Markets and Transactions (Chapter 2) Jan 16 Investment Information & Transactions (Chapter 3) Jan 23 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3) In-Class Exam 1/26/12 (Thu) Jan 30 Return & Risk (Chapter 4) + Appendix ‘A’ (Ch 4) Feb 06 Common Stocks (Chapter 6) Feb 13 Fixed-Income Securities (Chapter 10) Feb 20 Exam 2 (Chapters 4, 4A, 6, 10) In-Class Ex 2/23/11(Thu) Feb 27 Mutual Funds: Prof. Managed Portfolios (Chapter 12) Mar 05 Spring Break…No Class Mar 12 Overview of the Financial System (Chapter 3) Mar 19 The Theory of Porftolio Allocation (Chapter 5) Mar 26 Exam 3 (Chapters 12,3,5) In-Class Ex. 3/29/11 (Thu) Apr 02 What Financial Institutions Do (Chapter 12)
