Course Level: Undergraduate
Credits: 3
This repository supports the GSF-3100 - Capital Markets course, which provides an in-depth analysis of capital markets, their primary financial instruments, and their roles in fund and risk intermediation. The course covers essential topics, including:
- Financial Institutions and Regulatory Bodies: Examines the role of institutions and regulations, with a focus on the Canadian market.
- Term Structure of Interest Rates: Analyzes the term structure and volatility of fixed-income securities.
- Bond Markets: Discusses government, corporate, and international bond markets.
- Fixed-Income Securities with Embedded Options: Explores securities with complex structures, such as callable and putable bonds.
- Financial Risk Intermediation Markets: Categorizes major markets by traded instruments, including asset-backed securities, futures contracts, options, and swaps.
This course equips students with a thorough understanding of capital market functions and mechanisms, preparing them to analyze and navigate various financial instruments and market behaviors.
The repository includes resources, materials, and assignments for the course:
- Lecture Notes: Detailed notes covering each topic.
- Assignments: Practical assignments to apply theoretical concepts.
- Case Studies: Real-world examples of capital market scenarios.
- Supplementary Materials: Additional readings, research papers, and relevant financial data sources.
A basic understanding of finance and economics is recommended.
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Clone the Repository: Download the materials by cloning the repository:
git clone https://github.com/simonpierreboucher/GSF3100.git
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Navigate the Content: Access lecture notes, assignments, and case studies in the corresponding folders.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the function and significance of capital markets.
- Understand various financial instruments and their applications in risk and fund intermediation.
- Apply theoretical concepts to real-world capital market situations.
This repository is for educational purposes and is intended for students enrolled in the GSF-3100 course.