FINA 410 Security Analysis and Evaluation

An in-depth study of modern security valuation techniques of equity and debt instruments both from a fundamental and technical perspective. Fundamental analysis will include the ability to create Excel spreadsheets to model and forecast key financial datapoints (free cash flow, net income, EPS, EBITDA, book value) and apply appropriate market multiples to formulate security value. Course will also encompass technical analysis related to the ability to decipher basic chart patterns, key areas of support/resistance and secondary indicators. Current equity research reports authored by leading Wall Street analysts will be used to supplement the course material.