Arbitrage in Multiperiod ModelsExplores arbitrage in multiperiod models, covering dynamic trading, absence of arbitrage, trading strategies, discounted prices, and martingales.
Introduction to DerivativesCovers derivatives pricing, replication, and interpretation, including examples of call options, forward contracts, and put options.
Factor Models and CAPMCovers the Capital Asset Pricing Model, estimating betas, empirical evidence on returns versus beta, short-sale constraints, and optimal portfolio choice.
Asset Pricing: Fundamental TheoremsCovers the fundamental theorems of asset pricing, including EMM, self-financing strategies, risk-neutral pricing, and completeness of markets.
Options in Corporate FinanceIntroduces the principles of options in corporate finance, covering markets, terminology, valuation, and pricing models.
Portfolio Choice with Leverage ConstraintsExplores optimal portfolio choice with leverage constraints, the security market line, alpha, empirical evidence, CAPM limitations, APT extensions, and modern finance insights.
Factor Models in FinanceExplores factor models in finance, covering mean-variance portfolios, size and value anomalies, and momentum strategies.
The Binomial ModelCovers the binomial model for asset pricing, including options pricing and convergence to the Black-Scholes model.
Introduction to DerivativesIntroduces the history and concepts of derivatives, including forward contracts, options, and their use in hedging and speculation.