Finance II offers a chance to specialize, and for investment professionals, the Capital Markets track is especially relevant.
Topics include:
• How securities are issued (IPOs, bond offerings)
• How secondary markets function
• Market microstructure and liquidity analysis
• The impact of global financial crises on asset pricing
This knowledge is crucial for anyone managing portfolios. Understanding how liquidity dries up during crises, or how new financial instruments emerge, enables investors to protect portfolios and seize opportunities.
For instance, hedge fund managers rely on insights from Finance II to exploit market inefficiencies.
Long-only managers use these concepts to navigate volatility and regulatory changes impacting capital flows.
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