GSF-3100 - Capital Markets

Course Level: Undergraduate
Credits: 3
Repository: https://github.com/simonpierreboucher02/GSF3100-main

📚 Course Description

This repository supports the GSF-3100 - Capital Markets course, which provides an in-depth analysis of capital markets, their primary financial instruments, and their roles in fund and risk intermediation. The course covers essential topics, including:

• Financial Institutions and Regulatory Bodies: Examines the role of institutions and regulations, with a focus on the Canadian market.
• Term Structure of Interest Rates: Analyzes the term structure and volatility of fixed-income securities.
• Bond Markets: Discusses government, corporate, and international bond markets.
• Fixed-Income Securities with Embedded Options: Explores securities with complex structures, such as callable and putable bonds.
• Financial Risk Intermediation Markets: Categorizes major markets by traded instruments, including asset-backed securities, futures contracts, options, and swaps.

This course equips students with a thorough understanding of capital market functions and mechanisms, preparing them to analyze and navigate various financial instruments and market behaviors.

📁 Repository Structure

The repository includes comprehensive resources, materials, and assignments for the course:

• 📖 Section 1: Introduction to Capital Markets
• 📊 Section 2: Financial Institutions and Regulatory Framework
• 📈 Section 3: Term Structure of Interest Rates
• 💼 Section 4: Bond Markets Analysis
• 🔗 Section 5: Fixed-Income Securities with Embedded Options
• ⚡ Section 6: Financial Risk Intermediation Markets
• 📋 Section 7: Advanced Market Analysis
• 🎯 Section 8: Practical Applications
• 📝 Section 9: Case Studies and Assignments
  • Subsection 9a: Case Study Materials
  • Subsection 9b: Assignment Resources
  • Subsection 9c: Additional Materials
• 🏊 Section 10: Specialized Topics
  • Subsection 10a: Advanced Concepts
  • Subsection 10b: Pool Analysis and Applications

Each section contains:

• 📄 LaTeX Source Files (.tex)
• 📖 Compiled PDF Documents (.pdf)
• 🖼️ Supporting Images (.png, .jpg)
• 📋 Supplementary Materials

🎯 Prerequisites

A basic understanding of finance and economics is recommended.

🚀 How to Use This Repository

1. Clone the Repository: Download the materials by cloning the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/simonpierreboucher02/GSF3100-main.git

2. Navigate the Content: Access lecture notes, assignments, and case studies in the corresponding folders.

3. View PDFs: Open the compiled PDF documents for the best reading experience.

📈 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Analyze the function and significance of capital markets.
• Understand various financial instruments and their applications in risk and fund intermediation.
• Apply theoretical concepts to real-world capital market situations.
• Navigate complex financial instruments and market mechanisms.

📊 Repository Metrics

• 📁 Total Sections: 10 main course sections
• 📄 Document Types: LaTeX source files, compiled PDFs, supporting images
• 🎓 Educational Focus: Undergraduate capital markets course
• 📚 Content: Comprehensive course materials with practical applications

📄 License

This repository is for educational purposes and is intended for students enrolled in the GSF-3100 course.

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Course: GSF-3100 - Capital Markets
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