Why Enroll in a GFMI Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds Course?
Mutual Funds are one of the most widely held investment forms across the globe. There are many different asset categories in which Mutual Funds may be invested in; each fund will explain their investment strategy in a prospectus. The full portfolio management process will be reviewed, as well as different active strategies for beating a benchmark.
The concepts of asset allocation and choosing securities are reviewed during the course. Various risk measures, such as the Sharpe and information ratios, will be evaluated. Additionally, the strict regulatory guidelines that Mutual Funds must follow, specific fact sheets, and results from different funds will be explored.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) come in all shapes and sizes. The participants will explore the different asset classes found in ETFs as well as the differences between ETFs and other investment vehicles, such as Mutual Funds. The motivations behind asset managers to buy or sell the underlying asset will be explored. In addition, the impact of ETFs on valuations and volatility in the market will be discussed. Specific prospectuses will be evaluated.
Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Explain prospectuses, expense ratios, and other key aspects of mutual funds
Differentiate between active and passive management
Identify strategies and applications utilized by active managers
Analyze and discuss risk measurements
Discuss the importance of outside services, such as Morningstar Ratings
Compare and contrast Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds
Identify strategies and applications that are utilized by active managers
Discuss why Exchange Traded Funds have become so popular
Course Requirements:
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of the Securities Industry or equivalent knowledge
Program Level: Foundation
Advance Preparation: None
Recommended CPE Credits: 7
Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual Funds Course Sessions
This course has been broken down into four distinct sessions:
Session 1: Introduction to Portfolio Management will teach participants to distinguish between different investment objectives and constraints. The risk tolerance for different clients will be discussed and the appropriate benchmarks will be determined. A contrast of domestic investing and international investing will also take place.
In Session 2: Characteristics of Mutual Funds, participants will learn how to explain the features and characteristics of mutual funds as well as how to define and calculate Net Asset Value (NAV). A discussion of the different types of mutual funds and different investment styles will take place followed by a description of active management and execution of transactions.
After the conclusion of Session 3: Characteristics of Exchange Traded Funds, participants will be able to explain the features and characteristics of Exchange Traded Funds. They will also be able to describe the creation and redemption process and recognize the differences between mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds.
The last session of the course, Session 4: Applications and Benefits of Exchange Traded Funds, covers the disadvantages and benefits of Exchange Traded Funds, as well as current issues in these kinds of funds.
To learn more information about our mutual funds course, please contact us at +1-516-935-0923 or via email at [email protected].
