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Finance for Everyone: Markets
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by McMaster University
  • Offered by

About

Markets begins with one of the most common and important elements of the financial system – interest rates. You will learn why interest rates have always been a key barometer in determining the value of everything. You will explore the changing influence of interest rates; the impact of interest rates on consumption, investment and economic growth; and the bizarre realities of negative interest rates. Markets explains how interest rates change the value of all financial instruments, highlighting the role of the bond and stock markets that have toppled empires. We take a closer look at the equity pricing models and equity markets that reverberate across the globe, and explore everything from the first stock ever issued – by the Dutch East India Company – to the little-understood but powerful derivative securities market. By the end of the course, you will have developed insight into the intersections of the financial markets with worlds of policy, politics, and power. You will have demonstrated that insight by teaching an important financial concept and translating a financial product or transaction to someone who will clearly benefit from your advice.

Modules

Welcome to Course 2: Markets

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Markets Intro Survey

1 Discussions

  • Course Connections: Learner Introductions!

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Finance for Everyone: Markets

4 Readings

  • F4E Specialization Snapshot
  • Course Outline
  • Course Connections: Where are our learners from?
  • Keeping a Learning Portfolio

Interest Rates

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Your Interest in Interest Rates

2 Videos

  • Interest Rates Part 1
  • Interest Rates Part 2

2 Readings

  • LearnSmart - What it is & how to use it
  • (Optional) LearnSmart: Chapter 7 Interest Rates

Looking Ahead: Markets Final Assignment - Peer-Reviewed Presentation

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Introduction to Presentation Final Assignment

Making a Difference in Week 1

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Making a Difference in Week 1

Bonds

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Bonds

1 Discussions

  • Course Connections: Negative Interest Rates - The Modern Blob?

3 Videos

  • Bonds Part I: Introduction
  • Bonds Part II: Pricing
  • Solutions to Bond Quiz

2 Readings

  • Background Information on Bonds
  • (Optional) LearnSmart Chapter 7B: Bond Valuation

Experience the Market: Bonds

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • MarketEx: Following Bonds

2 Readings

  • MarketEx: Bonds Week Instructions
  • Bond Resources

Making a Difference

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Making a Difference in Week 2

Stocks

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Stocks

1 Discussions

  • Course Connections: Getting to the Good Questions

4 Videos

  • Stocks: Introduction
  • Stocks: Pricing
  • Stocks: Turbulence
  • Solutions to Stocks Quiz

1 Readings

  • (Optional) LearnSmart Chapter 8: Stocks

Experience the Market: Stocks

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • MarketEx: Following Stocks

2 Readings

  • MarketEx: Stocks Week Instructions
  • Stock Resources

Making a Difference

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Making a Difference in Week 3

Derivatives

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to Derivative Securities
  • Derivative Securities Part II
  • Derivative Securities Part III

1 Readings

  • (Optional) LearnSmart Chapter 25 Options and Corporate Securities

Course Project Presentations

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Presentation Assignment

Experience the Market: Synthesis

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • MarketEx: Lessons Learned

Course Closing

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • End of Course Feedback

1 Discussions

  • Course Connections: Beyond Markets

1 Videos

  • Course 2 Epilogue

Auto Summary

"Finance for Everyone: Markets" is a foundational course in Business & Management, led by Coursera. It delves into the crucial role of interest rates in the financial system, examining their impact on consumption, investment, and economic growth, including the phenomenon of negative interest rates. The course covers bond and stock markets, equity pricing models, and the derivative securities market. Over 660 minutes, learners will gain insights into the intersections of financial markets with policy and politics, ultimately enhancing their ability to explain complex financial concepts. Subscription options include a Starter plan, making it accessible for all beginners.

Arshad Ahmad
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Arshad Ahmad