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.
SS
Good Course, I love to listen Dr. Gautam. Courses should cover more aspects
SB
It was Really understandable and Gautam Kaul is really kind, he knows where you can get confuse so he explains one more time.
MM
The lecture was well organized and easy to understand.
RK
Gives practical knowledge about the bond and stocks.
CQ
I hope this professor teaches a course in international finance. I would like to take the course.
JL
Jargons could sometimes be better explained in the notes, but overall good intro to bonds and stocks and lays out the fundamentals.
AG
Properly curated with lots practice sums. Great course by Prof. Kaul!
MZ
Such a great and inspiring course, the way the stocks are presented is awesome, thanks professor Gautam :)
NP
Good professor, good course. Please give more notes (PDF) that includes at least formulas from each week. If possible, formulas and further detail and info.
PP
This course is provided all formulas and explanations. The professor is expertise and easy to listen to.
EO
Great course. The lectures addressed all the foundations of the subject. Also instructor's delivery was on point
MM
Gautam's teaching is very much understandable even for a layman. Great course!
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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.
I expected to learn how to chose and buy stocks, read balance sheets etc.
not to my expectations.
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???
I hope this professor teaches a course in international finance. I would like to take the course.
it was not as good as i expected it too be
The bonds material was a little unclear for me, I had to seek additional resources, but the Stocks was very informative
Great course. The lectures addressed all the foundations of the subject. Also instructor's delivery was on point
Such a great and inspiring course, the way the stocks are presented is awesome, thanks professor Gautam :)
Gautam's teaching is very much understandable even for a layman. Great course!
Properly curated with lots practice sums. Great course by Prof. Kaul!
Interesting topics. Liked that they're are more practice problems than class 2 in specialization. Even more worked out problems would be helpful.
This course in the specialization was very basic as compared to the previous ones. Could've been more technical and knowledgeable
ok
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!
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.
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.
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!
It was Really understandable and Gautam Kaul is really kind, he knows where you can get confuse so he explains one more time.
This course is provided all formulas and explanations. The professor is expertise and easy to listen to.