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    Dec 06, 2025  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

FIN-369 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (3)


This intermediate survey course in investments explores markets, securities, trading, and institutions; equity, fixed income, and derivatives valuations; portfolio management; factor, fundamental, and technical analysis; among other topics. Qualitative and quantitative analysis are employed in discussions of efficient markets, alternative investments, international securities, and performance attribution from the informed decision-making standpoint of the retail and institutional investor. Students explore situational and contextual critical analyses with reference to the contemporary investment marketplace. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Quantitative Literacy II. Prerequisite: FIN-365  or KSB-221  with grade of C or better, and completion of Quantitative Literacy I  requirement.