Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject FINANCIAL MARKETS Code 01728209
Study programme
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
3 Compulsory Second
Language
Ingles
Prerequisites
Department
Coordinador
E-mail
Lecturers
Web http://
General description
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor

Competencies
Type A Code Competences Specific
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
  C1
  C2
  C3

Learning aims
Competences
The student knows and understands the theoretical aspects of the subject. A14653
A14664
A14675
A14686
A14697
A14797
B3994
B4017
C2
The student is able to identify and get the required data for the application of methods and procedures with real-world data in practical exercises and assignments. A14653
A14675
B3990
B3993
B3995
B4018
C1
The student applies the methods properly with real-world data in practical exercises and assignments A14653
A14675
A14686
A14697
B3990
B3993
B4018
B4019
C1
The student uses the economical reasoning in the interpretation of results in practical exercises and assignments with real-world data. A14653
A14664
A14675
A14686
A14697
B3988
B3989
B3990
C2
C3
The student attends and takes an active part in discussions and activities made during the class. A14653
A14664
A14675
A14686
A14697
B3988
B3990
B3991
B4018
C1
C2

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Financial markets and asset pricing 1. Portfolio Theory
Financial markets and asset pricing 2. Asset-Pricing Theory
Financial markets and asset pricing 3. Market Efficiency
Financial markets and asset pricing 4. Equity Valuation
Financial markets and asset pricing 5. Fixed Income Pricing
Financial markets and asset pricing 6. Derivative Securities

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Problem solving, classroom exercises 6 6 12
 
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms 11 11 22
Case study 2 12 14
 
Lecture 11 11 22
 
Objective multiple-choice tests 2 3 5
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Problem solving, classroom exercises Formulation, analysis, resolution and debate of a problem or exercise related to the topic of the subject.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Individual work to solve the assigned cases, applying theoretical and practical knowledge adquired during the classes. Reporting on students’ results.
Case study Gathering of real information to be applied in the cases. Selection and elaboration of that information.
Lecture Interactive lectures, to communicate core material and to deal with central concepts and models.

Personalized attention
 
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
Case study
Lecture
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Description
- On site, during the practical classes in the computer rooms (all the students in the group).
- On site, at the teacher's desk or by phone (one to four students) during the tutorial assistance hours of each teacher.
- By e-mail.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Practical exercises and assignments 20%
Case study Practical exercises and assignments 20%
Objective multiple-choice tests Exam 50%
Others Attendance and participation 10%
 
Other comments and second call

 

Second Call: A written exam, containing theoretical and practical questions, which maximum score will be 5 points. Practical works and exercises will obtain a maximum score of 4 points, and the student will hand in the ones failed for the first call. For the remaining 1 point, the score obtained during the first call is maintained.

Extra Exam Session in December or Academic years without classes: A written exam, containing theoretical questions (5 points)  and practical exercises (5 points) similar to those performed in class during the previous academic year.

The holding and use of mobile phones and/or electronic devices is strictly forbidden during the exams. The holding of unauthorised class notes, books, portfolios, mobile and/or electronic devices, etc. during the exams will mean the immediate withdrawal of the exam, the expulsion of the student, and the qualification of the exam with a failing grade.


Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic Bodie, Z., Kane, A., and Marcus, A.J., Essentials of Investments, McGraw-Hill. , 2017

Complementary Penman, S.H. , Accounting for Value, Columbia Business School, 2011
Cochrane, J.H., Asset Pricing, Princeton University Press, 2005
Jordan, B.D., Westerfield, R.W. and Ross, S.A., Corporate Finance Essentials , Irwing, 2011
Cochrane, J. H. , Financial Markets and the Real Economy, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2006
Constantinides, G.M., Harris, M. and Stulz, R.M., Handbook of the Economics of Finance Volume 1B: Financial Markets and Asset Pricing, Elsevier, 2003
Elton, E.J. Gruber, M.J., Brown, S.J. and Goetzmann, W.N. , Modern Portfolio theory and Investment Analysis, Wiley, 2010
Poitras, G. , Security Analysis and Investment Strategy, Blackwell, 2005
Campbell, J.Y., Lo, A.W., and MacKinlay, A.C. , The Econometrics of Financial Markets, Princeton University Press, 1997


Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
CORPORATE FINANCE / 00513008