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Risk and Return

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Overview

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This course aims to help learners understand the relationship between risk and return in investments. By covering topics such as sources of risk, classification of risks, calculation of returns, and beta, students will gain insights into how to assess market expectations based on risk levels. The course teaches skills like calculating beta using formulas and Excel, analyzing expected returns, and understanding the Weighted Average Cost of Capital. The teaching method involves lectures and practical examples. This course is intended for individuals interested in finance, investment analysis, or risk management.

Syllabus

Course Introduction .
Concept of Risk.
Risk Vs.Uncertainty .
Investing vs Gambling.
Motivations for investments.
Sources of risk.
Classification of risk.
Calculation of Beta using formula.
Calculation of Beta using excel.
Return.
Expected return.
Weighted Average Cost of Capital.

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