Markets begins with one of the most common and important elements of the financial system – interest rates. You will learn why interest rates have always been a key barometer in determining the value of everything. You will explore the changing influence of interest rates; the impact of interest rates on consumption, investment and economic growth; and the bizarre realities of negative interest rates. Markets explains how interest rates change the value of all financial instruments, highlighting the role of the bond and stock markets that have toppled empires. We take a closer look at the equity pricing models and equity markets that reverberate across the globe, and explore everything from the first stock ever issued – by the Dutch East India Company – to the little-understood but powerful derivative securities market. By the end of the course, you will have developed insight into the intersections of the financial markets with worlds of policy, politics, and power. You will have demonstrated that insight by teaching an important financial concept and translating a financial product or transaction to someone who will clearly benefit from your advice.
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1Week 1: Welcome & Interest Rates
Welcome! This first week will orient you to the specialization and help set you up to make the most of your experience with us in Finance for Everyone: Markets. You will also engage with a fundamental concept that has tremendous influence on financial markets, communicate with your fellow learners, and familiarize yourself with the course culminating project.
3 個視頻（共 24 分鐘）, 7 個閱讀材料, 2 個測驗
3 個視頻
Interest Rates Part 110分鐘
Interest Rates Part 27分鐘
7 個閱讀材料
F4E Specialization Snapshot10分鐘
Course Outline10分鐘
Course Connections: Where are our learners from?10分鐘
Keeping a Learning Portfolio10分鐘
LearnSmart - What it is & how to use it10分鐘
(Optional) LearnSmart: Chapter 7 Interest Rates10分鐘
Introduction to Presentation Final Assignment10分鐘
2 個練習
Markets Intro Survey10分鐘
Making a Difference in Week 12分鐘
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2Week 2: Bonds
Week 2 is all about bonds! You will explore this market from its inception to present day, discuss a current curious phenomenon, develop skills for pricing bonds, and have the opportunity to engage in experiencing the market for yourself! Don't forget to continue working towards your course culminating project!
3 個視頻（共 44 分鐘）, 4 個閱讀材料, 2 個測驗
4 個閱讀材料
Background Information on Bonds10分鐘
(Optional) LearnSmart Chapter 7B: Bond Valuation10分鐘
MarketEx: Bonds Week Instructions10分鐘
Bond Resources10分鐘
2 個練習
Bonds12分鐘
Making a Difference in Week 22分鐘
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3Week 3: Stocks
Week 3 is Stocks week! You will familiarize yourself with this market from its creation to present day, review key moments of market turbulence, develop skills for pricing stocks, and turn your MarketEx focus to experience stocks! As you explore all things stocks, you will continue to prepare your course culminating assignment.
4 個視頻（共 54 分鐘）, 3 個閱讀材料, 2 個測驗
3 個閱讀材料
(Optional) LearnSmart Chapter 8: Stocks10分鐘
MarketEx: Stocks Week Instructions10分鐘
Stock Resources10分鐘
2 個練習
Stocks12分鐘
Making a Difference in Week 32分鐘
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4Week 4: Deriviates & Course Presentation
In Week 4, you will synthesize your learnings for Finance for Everyone: Markets. You will participate in a peer review of Presentation materials submitted by your classmates, reflect on your key learnings from this course, and look ahead to Finance for Everyone: Value!
4 個視頻（共 27 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 2 個測驗
4 個視頻
Derivative Securities Part II5分鐘
Derivative Securities Part III7分鐘
Course 2 Epilogue8分鐘
1 個閱讀材料
(Optional) LearnSmart Chapter 25 Options and Corporate Securities10分鐘
1 個練習
End of Course Feedback24分鐘
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Arshad Ahmad
ProfessorDeGroote School of Business
關於 McMaster University
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關於 Finance for Everyone 專項課程
Watch this intro video to learn more about the Specialization curriculum and Capstone Project!
The Finance for Everyone Specialization will help you learn the language of finance and understand how the flow of money relates to the most important key social issues influencing our lives and communities. You’ll examine the connections between global and local finance; the flow of assets through businesses, governments, and other institutions; and the commodity, bond, and equity market dynamics that create and destroy financial value. When you complete the Specialization, you’ll be able to better understand both global financial news and your own personal financial decisions.
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注册以便获得证书后，您将有权访问所有视频、测验和编程作业（如果适用）。只有在您的班次开课之后，才可以提交和审阅同学互评作业。如果您选择在不购买的情况下浏览课程，可能无法访问某些作业。
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您注册课程后，将有权访问专项课程中的所有课程，并且会在完成课程后获得证书。您的电子课程证书将添加到您的成就页中，您可以通过该页打印您的课程证书或将其添加到您的领英档案中。如果您只想阅读和查看课程内容，可以免费旁听课程。
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What will I be able to do upon completing this course?
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
1. Develop your understanding of the broader context of finance as it relates to financial markets.
2. Explain the importance of interest rates to financial markets.
3. Familiarize yourself with bond, stock, and derivative financial markets.
4. Perform financial calculations with accuracy.
5. Gain experience researching investment options and tracking their performance over time.
6. Converse with others about financial concepts with confidence.
7. Build confidence in your ability to participate in financial markets.
8. Relate important financial concepts and issues to experiences in your daily life and the real world.
How long does it take to complete this course?
The course is structured to be 4 weeks in length.
How often is this course offered?
This course will be offered every month.
What background knowledge is necessary?
No previous knowledge is required. It is recommended that learners have basic mathematics knowledge.
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