The main purpose of this course is the management of a portfolio worth about $100,000 sponsored by the university. Students will research individual companies and recommend purchases & sales to the full investments committee.

 What’s unique about this course?

• Prepare for a career in equity analysis
• Learn how to use G-PACT stock analysis packages, such as Stock-val and Telerate
• The whole course is based on a problem-approach
• Apply real-world knowledge towards investment decision
• Attend various conferences and events such the annual Student Investment conference in Dayton, Ohio and the corporate earnings analysis.
• Direct contact with leading financial analysts and hedge fund managers

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• What students who took the course in Spring 2002 think about the course
  Students who took the course in Spring 2002 liked the course for the "real-world exposure to equity research and fund management," and "hands-on experience."  Read their comments in their own words.
• Stock Analyst Reports prepared by Course Participants from Spring 2002
• Course Structure -- What you'll be doing during the term
• About the topics and the textbook (recommended for the CFA)

Interested students, please come in and see Prof. P.V. Viswanath, Tel. 212 346 1817, Email pviswanath@pace.edu.  

Prospective students should have taken FIN 320 (undergraduates) or FIN 647 (graduates). This is an exciting opportunity for students who are building resumes that will stand out .  Contact Prof. Viswanath as soon as possible!