Intro to Finance

Planning and managing an individual's financial resources, including budgeting, saving, investing, insurance, and retirement planning.

How companies manage finances to maximize shareholder value through capital investment, financing, and dividend policy.

The government's role in the economy, including taxation, spending, debt management, and budget policy.

Buying assets expecting future income or appreciation, like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and real estate.

Venues where financial instruments are traded, facilitating the flow of funds between savers and borrowers.

Intermediaries facilitating financial transactions; examples include banks, credit unions, and insurance companies.

Evaluating the financial performance of companies and investments through ratio, trend, and cash flow analysis.

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks like market, credit, and liquidity risk.

Oversight and supervision of financial institutions and markets by government agencies.

Studies the psychological factors influencing financial decision-making, recognizing biases and emotions.