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Introduction to Finance
This page is designed for Finance students or just those who have questions regarding finance.  Many of the questions have been submitted by fellow students.  Enjoy!
Introductory Finance Notes
  • What is Finance?
  • Why is Finance important?
  • What is meant by the Financial System?
  • What is a Stock?
  • What is the Stock Market?
  • What are dividends?
  • What are Stock Buybacks?
  • How should we to value stocks?
  • What is a Stock Market Index?
  • What is meant by Market Efficiency?
  • What is a Bond?
  • What is the Bond Market?
  • What is a Mutual Fund?
  • Time value of money
  • What is the difference between Simple and Compound Interest?
  • Future Value
  • Present value
  • What is Break Even Analysis?
  • What is Capital Structure and Who are MM?
  • How can we contol stakeholder conflicts?
  • Why is diversification a good idea?
  • What are the basic types of risk?
  • What is CAPM? Where can I find some CAPM test questions?
  • What are the basic types of derivatives?
  • What is a stock option?
  • Who are some of the superstar investors?
  • For a more detailed coverage of many of these topics see my collection of Notes on most topics covered in academic finance classes.
     
     

    Other useful sites for beginners
    AMEX's glossary
    Investopedia.com-Great Glossary!
    Yahoo's finance glossary
     

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