An Introduction to Financial Markets on Wall Street

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to financial markets, financial institutions, and products on Wall Street. It covers topics such as equity, bond, MBS, FX, commodities, investment banks, mutual funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, pension funds, financial derivatives, investment risks, and financial crises. It also provides an overview of the types of jobs available on Wall Street, such as portfolio managers, traders, analysts, developers, and operations. This course stands out from other online finance courses due to its knowledgeable instructor, who holds a PhD from Stanford and has worked at JP Morgan, Munich Re, and a macro hedge fund. Additionally, it uses the most up-to-date financial and economic data and statistics from various sources, including the Federal Reserve, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, International Monetary Fund, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, and US Department of Treasury. This course is beneficial for all types of students, as it can help improve their financial knowledge needed for personal financial planning, as well as provide a complete training for those seeking a career in finance.