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Portfolio Management and Factor Investing

EDUCBA via Coursera

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Provider

Coursera
Pricing

Paid Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

4 weeks, 2 hours a week
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate
Subtitles

English

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Master the principles of portfolio management, risk optimization, and factor investing to make more informed investment decisions. Learn how professional investors construct efficient portfolios, manage risk exposures, and evaluate active investment opportunities using proven portfolio management frameworks. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of portfolio construction, diversification, efficient frontier analysis, beta modeling, strategic asset allocation, and factor-based investing. Learners will develop the skills needed to analyze portfolio performance, assess risk-return tradeoffs, apply market and multi-factor models, and understand the role of active management in modern financial markets. Through practical portfolio management concepts and advanced investment frameworks, participants will gain the knowledge required to evaluate investment opportunities, optimize portfolio decisions, and apply sophisticated risk management techniques. Whether preparing for professional finance certifications or advancing an investment career, learners will build a strong foundation in modern portfolio management and investment analysis.

Syllabus

Foundations of Portfolio Construction

Learn how portfolio returns, risk measurement, efficient frontiers, diversification, and portfolio weighting techniques form the foundation of modern portfolio management and investment optimization.

Market Risk and Portfolio Decision Making

Explore capital allocation decisions, risk classification, beta analysis, investment objectives, constraints, and strategic asset allocation to support effective portfolio planning.

Market Models and Factor Investing

Examine market models, beta estimation, multi-factor investing, portfolio return attribution, and Arbitrage Pricing Theory to enhance portfolio analysis and risk assessment.

Active Portfolio Management Strategies

Analyze active risk, tracking portfolios, active management strategies, security selection techniques, and alpha forecasting methods used in professional portfolio management.