In this course, we will apply the central concept and applications of Time Value of Money (TVM) to explore the structure and pricing of stocks and bonds at an introductory level. In this course, you will learn about bonds, different types of bonds (Zero Coupon bonds, Government bonds). You will learn about bond pricing calculations and see their direct connection to market data on bonds. You will also learn about stocks, and their pricing and valuation. You will learn about growth and dividend stocks and how to use market data.
After completing this course, you will have an understanding of the two fundamental and pervasive ways in which savers transfer money to governments and corporations. You will be able to apply all this knowledge to personal investing decisions and, importantly, these same tools and frameworks are applicable to corporate decisions.
This course is part of the four-course Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making Specialization.
Status: Equities
Equities
Status: Finance
Finance
Beginner·Course·10 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed May 17, 2020
Great course. The lectures addressed all the foundations of the subject. Also instructor's delivery was on point
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 26, 2022
Such a great and inspiring course, the way the stocks are presented is awesome, thanks professor Gautam :)
5.0
·Reviewed May 21, 2020
Very nicely explained with simple examples. Assignments are well designed and very intuitive
5.0
·Reviewed May 12, 2020
The bonds material was a little unclear for me, I had to seek additional resources, but the Stocks was very informative
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 30, 2020
The lecture was well organized and easy to understand.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 17, 2019
I hope this professor teaches a course in international finance. I would like to take the course.
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 4, 2020
Properly curated with lots practice sums. Great course by Prof. Kaul!
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 12, 2019
Gautam's teaching is very much understandable even for a layman. Great course!
4.0
·Reviewed May 7, 2020
This course has helped me a lot to know more about stock and bonds. How to measure the bonds and stocks for finance.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 18, 2021
Had a chance to learn the foundation of valuation and understanding of stocks and bonds.
4.0
·Reviewed Jun 28, 2020
Good Course, I love to listen Dr. Gautam. Courses should cover more aspects
4.0
·Reviewed Mar 4, 2020
Gives practical knowledge about the bond and stocks.
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Aleksandra
1.0
·Reviewed Feb 19, 2020
Every other week professor just shows you a video of the website Yahoo Finance.
Every week you get 30 minutes to study the same list of formulae, not customized for the lesson.
Assignments are not based on practices or lectures.
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Andrija
3.0
·Reviewed Apr 8, 2020
I expected to learn how to chose and buy stocks, read balance sheets etc.
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necmettin
2.0
·Reviewed May 13, 2020
not to my expectations.
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Dannie
2.0
·Reviewed Jul 1, 2020
Gautnam's jokes are lame. What is intuitive gotta do with the theories. Also, why is he saying "taking a knife and stab me in the gut" so often???
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Christopher
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 18, 2019
I hope this professor teaches a course in international finance. I would like to take the course.
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Prateek
1.0
·Reviewed Aug 20, 2020
it was not as good as i expected it too be
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Dominique
5.0
·Reviewed May 13, 2020
The bonds material was a little unclear for me, I had to seek additional resources, but the Stocks was very informative
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Eugene
5.0
·Reviewed May 18, 2020
Great course. The lectures addressed all the foundations of the subject. Also instructor's delivery was on point
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Marwa
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 27, 2022
Such a great and inspiring course, the way the stocks are presented is awesome, thanks professor Gautam :)
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Madhumitha
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 13, 2019
Gautam's teaching is very much understandable even for a layman. Great course!
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Abir
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 5, 2020
Properly curated with lots practice sums. Great course by Prof. Kaul!
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Rodrigo
3.0
·Reviewed Jun 7, 2019
Interesting topics. Liked that they're are more practice problems than class 2 in specialization. Even more worked out problems would be helpful.
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ANUSHKA
3.0
·Reviewed Jun 30, 2020
This course in the specialization was very basic as compared to the previous ones. Could've been more technical and knowledgeable
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BALARAM
3.0
·Reviewed May 16, 2020
ok
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Santiago
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 22, 2020
Best of the specialization so far, in my opinion. Great assignments that reflect what was covered in class and encourage further thinking without being unnecessarily hard and the professor is as engaging as always. Thank you!
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Arvind
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 23, 2019
One of the finest courses on bond and stock valuation. Besides lots of examples, the course places a premium on understanding formulas intuitively, graphically and mathematically. Recommended for students and managers alike.
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K
5.0
·Reviewed May 14, 2020
THE COURSE IS REALLY GOOD. I THANK VERY MUCH THE PROFESSOR FOR THE WAY IN WHICH HE EXPLAINED THE SUBJECT AND AND THANKS COURSERA FOR PROVIDING ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THIS COURSE. I ALSO THANK THE SUPPORT STAFF.
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Kaushal
5.0
·Reviewed May 10, 2020
A very well designed course that finally explains in detail all that was going on in the previous courses. Also, when you finally understand what was taught in the stocks module, you are like - BAM, that was neat!
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Sanjay
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 19, 2021
It was Really understandable and Gautam Kaul is really kind, he knows where you can get confuse so he explains one more time.
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Pattareeya
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 24, 2021
This course is provided all formulas and explanations. The professor is expertise and easy to listen to.