How to Become a Project Manager: 6 Steps
December 6, 2024
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Instructor: Bekhruzbek Ochilov, MCSI, PAGRC
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Knowledge of risk-to-return metrics (Sharpe Ratio), standard distributions, Google Sheets (formulas such as IF, STDEV, VAR)
(318 reviews)
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Knowledge of risk-to-return metrics (Sharpe Ratio), standard distributions, Google Sheets (formulas such as IF, STDEV, VAR)
Calculate covariance and correlation of two assets
Calculate variance and Sharpe ratio for two-asset portfolio
Use Markowitz model to optimize for the highest Sharpe ratio in two-asset portfolio
Understand what the efficient frontier is and how it is applied in portfolio management
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In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to optimize a two-asset portfolio at the optimum risk-to-return with finding the maximum Sharpe ratio. To achieve this, we will be working around the Sharpe ratios of two given assets, we will find the efficient frontier of these assets, and find where they intersect the best by utilizing the Markowitz Model.
The content of this course draws on the knowledge of Project: Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets, so you are highly recommended to take it first if you are not familiar with how the Sharpe ratio is calculated and don’t have an understanding of how the risk-to-return metrics work. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We're currently working on providing the same experience in other regions. This course's content is not intended to be investment advice and does not constitute an offer to perform any operations in the regulated or unregulated financial market.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Project overview and importing the data (4 min)
Preparing data, calculating covariance and correlation (12 min)
Calculating Sharpe ratio for two-asset portfolio (10 min)
Graphing the results and discussing the outcomes (13 min)
Knowledge of risk-to-return metrics (Sharpe Ratio), standard distributions, Google Sheets (formulas such as IF, STDEV, VAR)
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The Coursera Project Network is a select group of instructors who have demonstrated expertise in specific tools or skills through their industry experience or academic backgrounds in the topics of their projects. If you're interested in becoming a project instructor and creating Guided Projects to help millions of learners around the world, please apply today at teach.coursera.org.
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
very simple and helpful , all these tools should be put in 1 big course
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2020
Very informative things to enhance your knowledge and build your career in Finance
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2020
This guided course help me to understand about the two asset diversification portfolio
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Because your workspace contains a cloud desktop that is sized for a laptop or desktop computer, Guided Projects are not available on your mobile device.
Guided Project instructors are subject matter experts who have experience in the skill, tool or domain of their project and are passionate about sharing their knowledge to impact millions of learners around the world.
You can download and keep any of your created files from the Guided Project. To do so, you can use the “File Browser” feature while you are accessing your cloud desktop.
At the top of the page, you can press on the experience level for this Guided Project to view any knowledge prerequisites. For every level of Guided Project, your instructor will walk you through step-by-step.
Yes, everything you need to complete your Guided Project will be available in a cloud desktop that is available in your browser.
You'll learn by doing through completing tasks in a split-screen environment directly in your browser. On the left side of the screen, you'll complete the task in your workspace. On the right side of the screen, you'll watch an instructor walk you through the project, step-by-step.