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Portfolio and Risk Management

University of Geneva

In this comprehensive course, you will delve into the theory and practical applications of portfolio construction and risk management. The content is structured to cover key concepts, modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, and risk management, all presented with real-world perspectives from UBS experts.

  • Gain an understanding of the theory underlying optimal portfolio construction
  • Explore practical ways portfolios are built and methods to measure and manage risk
  • Understand the impact of correlation on diversified portfolios and asset pricing
  • Learn to shape an investor's profile and build an appropriate portfolio through strategic and tactical asset allocations
  • Discover the different facets of risk and appropriate tools and techniques to measure, manage, and hedge it

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Portfolio and Risk Management
Course Modules

This course comprises four modules covering key concepts, modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, and risk management. Gain practical insights and real-world perspectives from UBS experts.

General Introduction and Key Concepts

Module 1 provides a general introduction and key concepts, including the risk-return trade-off and distribution of returns. Grasp the course syllabus, glossary, and test your knowledge with a graded quiz.

Modern Portfolio Theory and Beyond

Module 2 delves into modern portfolio theory, exploring the impact of correlation, efficient frontier, expanding the asset universe, and potential pitfalls. Understand the Capital Market Line and the Capital Asset Pricing Model.

Asset Allocation

Module 3 focuses on asset allocation, covering investor profiles, strategic and tactical asset allocations, key drivers, and the importance of asset allocation. Gain insights from UBS experts and test your knowledge with a graded quiz.

Risk Management

Module 4 delves into risk management, covering forwards, options, currency risk, Value-at-Risk, Expected Shortfall, banking regulation, and hedging strategies against market falls and currency risk. Test your understanding with a graded quiz.

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