Chevron Left
Back to Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

4.8
stars
863 ratings

About the Course

In this course, you will start by reviewing the fundamentals of investments, including the trading off of return and risk when forming a portfolio,
asset pricing models such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the 3-Factor Model, and the efficient market hypothesis. You will be
introduced to the two components of stock returns – dividends and capital gains – and will learn how each are taxed and the incentives
provided to investors from a realization-based capital gains tax. You will examine the investment decisions (and behavioral biases) of
participants in defined-contribution (DC) pension plans like 401(k) plans in the U.S. and will learn about the evidence regardin...
...

Top reviews

AC

Dec 12, 2016

Excellent class! Very useful information for investing. Great faculty focus sessions with UIUC researchers!. Also love the passion that Dr. Weisbenner displays in teaching. Would highly recommend!

MN

Dec 11, 2020

Very good introduction of some comedy compared to Investments I. The early review of fundamentals and in-depth discussion and teachings about investment topics were much appreciated.

Filter by:

101 - 125 of 169 Reviews for Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

By Butholezwe M

Jan 17, 2022

Well delivered and very infomative.

By Mostafa(MBA) M

Dec 12, 2019

excellent course, but little length

By Chen F

Dec 11, 2020

Excellent course, very insightful!

By Himanshu G

Jan 7, 2021

Nice practical course. Loved it.

By Brian D

Dec 9, 2018

Excellent course and professor!

By Bill D

Dec 8, 2016

Fantastic course. Leaned a lot!

By Seyed A A H

Feb 4, 2018

Awesome course and instructor!

By sirsendu s

Sep 29, 2017

couldnt get a better teacher !

By ABHISHEK S B

Nov 12, 2021

VERY GOOD COURSE FOR STUDENTS

By Noman M A

Dec 11, 2017

Professor Scott is the best!!

By James H T

Mar 16, 2020

Great course, great teacher!

By Dan D

Oct 5, 2018

great course on investments!

By Ann M

Aug 12, 2018

Great class. Learned a lot.

By GUILLERMO R

Aug 9, 2022

Great Course Thanks You!!!

By KOFFI K J

Oct 21, 2019

Thank you for this course

By Deepak

Dec 30, 2016

Super class. Learnt a lot

By Neha s

Jul 16, 2020

This is excellent course

By Artem A

Dec 7, 2019

Awesome course! Thanks.

By 077_Om S

Oct 22, 2023

Behavioural economics

By Gerdjaie M

Dec 9, 2020

Professor is awesome!

By Muhammad A

Oct 19, 2017

Great Course

Thank you

By Yelchuri V S S

Sep 4, 2021

Amazing Instructor !

By Roberto G

Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course.

By MAYUR B

Dec 6, 2019

Excellent Course!

By Antonio L

Aug 27, 2019

Excellent course!