FIN364 : Securities and currencies analysis

Department

Department of Financing and Banking

Academic Program

Bachelor in Finance and banking

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

FIN266

Overview

The study of the course aims to introduce the student to the concepts, importance, objectives and functions of securities, as well as to learn how to evaluate and analyze securities, and to identify the risks of securities and dealing in them, buying and selling them, issuing and calling them.

Intended learning outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding:

  • To familiarize the student with the concepts and scientific principles in securities.
  • Familiarize students with the latest changes and scientific developments in securities.
  • To familiarize the student with the risks of securities, dealing in them, buying, selling, issuing and recalling them.

B. Mental skills:

  • The student should be able to understand and use modern theories and knowledge and their applications in securities.
  • The student should be able to think and mentally innovate and keep abreast of scientific developments in securities.
  • The student should be able to study the problems facing the stock market, draw conclusions and make recommendations.

C. Scientific and professional skills:

  • That the student master practical and professional skills in securities to serve the labor market.
  • That the student uses modern methods in securities to contribute to the practical development of the financial market.
  • The student should apply electronic software and contemporary technologies in the financial markets.

D. General and transferable skills:

  • The student should be able to solve problems and make decisions.
  • The student should be able to lead, supervise and work with a team.
  • To master the skill of communication and dealing with others.

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Study lectures.
  2. Case studies and practical applications.
  3. Various exercises on the contents of the course.
  4. Diversity in questions and activating panel discussions to develop comprehension.

Methods of assessments

  1. Midterm exam 20%.
  2. Research paper 10%.
  3. Activity 10%.
  4. Final exam 60%.

Course content

Number of hours

scientific subject

Week

6

The expected return on investment, risks, and the concept of total risks and their classification.

1-2

3

Systematic risk measurement.

3

3

About portfolio theory.

4

3

Assumptions of the capital asset pricing model and the capital market line.

5

3

The asset pricing model and the imbalance index.

6

3

Arbitrage pricing theory.

7

6

The discount model as a method for valuation of shares and the basic form of the distribution model as a method for valuation of shares.

8-9

3

Earnings multiple model for stock evaluation.

10

3

Preference stock valuation and alternative models for common stock valuation.

11

3

Distinctive features of investment in bonds and variables determining the value of the bond.

12

3

The required rate of return on investment.

13

3

Estimating the fair value of the bond and the effect of changes in interest rates

14

Portfolio theory (FIN361)
Audit and control of banks (FIN465)
Various insurance (FIN464)
Re Insurance (FIN463)
Finance and real estate investment (FIN462)
Contemporary financial issues (FIN460)
Quantitative methods in finance (FIN369)
Takaful insurance (FIN368)
Financial indicators and investment funds (FIN367)
International investment (FIN366)
Financial derivatives (FIN365)
Securities and currencies analysis (FIN364)
Advanced corporate finance (FIN363)
Investment evaluation (FIN362)
Corporate finance (FIN360)
Financial analysis and forecasting (FIN269)
Financial institutions (FIN268)
Banking operations and policies (FIN267)
Financial markets (FIN266)
Islamic financing and investment formulas (FIN265)
Fundamentals of Islamic banking (FIN264)
Insurance basics (FIN263)
Financial policies (FIN466)
International Finance (FIN467)
Financial management (FIN260)
Strategic financial analysis (FIN468)
Banking marketing (FIN469)
Planing peincipals (PLA170)
Financing Principles (FIN160)
Accounting Principles I (ACC 130)
Principles of Accounting II (ACC131)
Investing basics (FIN262)
Banking basics (FIN261)