Finance Specialisation S2 — Week 2
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Full textbook chapters for each module
Full textbook for Module 1: Asset Management. Covers 200 years of returns, MPT, CAPM, market efficiency, factor models, and options.
Full textbook for Module 2: Intangibles. Covers the rise of intangibles, R&D capitalisation, the four S's, goodwill, financing, and dual-class shares.
Full textbook for Module 3: M&A. Covers deal structuring, EV-equity bridge, auction process, public M&A, defence tactics, and valuation methods.
Condensed study materials and quick-reference sheets
Concise summaries of all three modules — key concepts, formulas, and named cases distilled into a quick-reference format.
Comprehensive week-2 study guide covering all three modules with worked examples, case studies, and exam tips.
One-page formula and concept cheat sheet for the exam. All key equations, definitions, and named cases in one place.
Mock exams and practice questions
Full mock exam with MCQs and short-answer questions across all three modules, including model answers and marking guidance.
Open in browser for an interactive reading experience
Interactive HTML guide for Asset Management Chapter 1: Historical returns and the equity risk premium.
Interactive HTML guide for Asset Management Chapter 2: Portfolio theory and the efficient frontier.
Interactive HTML guide for Asset Management Chapter 3: CAPM, the security market line, and factor models.
Interactive HTML guide for Asset Management Chapter 4: Market efficiency, anomalies, and behavioural finance.
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