Applied Finance & Economics includes

skills certificate

Applied Finance & Economics

| skills-certificate

skills certificate

Applied Finance & Economics

| Skills Certificate
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4

Hours

5

Topics

9

Practical exercises

1

Exam

This online course studies the impact of the economy, business cycle, central banks, regulation and general market trends on investment decisions. These factors play an important role in “top down” analysis, used to evaluate market conditions before selecting specific companies, securities or asset classes.

Foreign Exchange and Commodities

19 video minutes

0 excel exercises

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Video minutes 19

Excel Exercises 0

  • FX market intro
  • FX quotes and terms
  • Commodities markets intro

Monetary Systems

20 video minutes

4 excel exercises

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Video minutes 20

Excel Exercises 4

  • Role of central banks
  • Monetary policy
  • Fiscal policy

US Treasuries

39 video minutes

5 excel exercises

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Video minutes 39

Excel Exercises 5

  • Govt bonds and terminology
  • US govt bonds products
  • Govt bonds yield curve

Understanding Economic Cycles

20 video minutes

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Video minutes 20

Excel Exercises 0

  • Global economics – trade advantages
  • Global economics – balance of payments
  • Stages of the business cycle
    • Stages of the business/economic cycle
    • Monetary and fiscal policy affect on the business/economic cycle

Macroeconomic Indicators

20 video minutes

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Video minutes 20

Excel Exercises 0

  • Leading indicators
  • Coincident indicators
  • Lagging indicators
  • Price level indicators

Equity Indices

11 video minutes

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Video minutes 11

Excel Exercises 0

  • Introduction
  • Market value weighted
  • Price weighted
  • Equally weighted
  • Fundamentally weighted

US Regulatory Considerations

17 video minutes

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Video minutes 17

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  • Fiduciary responsibilities
  • ERISA
  • UPMIFA
  • Regulatory agencies SEC
  • Regulatory agencies FINRA
  • Regulatory agencies – state agencies

Global Capital Markets History

11 video minutes

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Video minutes 11

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  • Cyclical and secular bull and bear markets
  • Extremes of equity valuation
  • Equity valuation within various secular market cycles
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Established on Wall Street, Financial Edge has taught at the biggest bulge-bracket firms since 2016, and now we offer that very same training online for you. It’s no secret that banking is fiercely competitive, which is why our Wall Street recognized certification is designed to let your employers know you have the skills to succeed.

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Our online courses reflect the training new analysts receive at the leading financial organizations. They're challenging, but if you want to demonstrate you are as good as the best in the industry then this is the course for you. The top investment banks will recognize our micro-degree certifications, making them perfect for graduates looking to land a job or a professional preparing for a new role.

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Everyone works at their own pace so there's no restrictions, all you need is an active Felix plan for the course you are completing. All Felix plans renew annually.

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No. Everything you need is included, from instructor-led videos and Excel exercises to the exams.

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Our expert instructors are standing by to answer questions and help you develop a detailed understanding of finance complexities. Our technical support team are also ready to help with any system problems.

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Purchasing a single course gives you lifetime access to that one program. Purchasing a yearly Boost or Pro Felix subscription gives you access to our full library of 50+ certifications for the duration of your subscription. With a Pro plan, you’ll also be able to access our streamlined company and market data alongside productivity tools.