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Introduction to Finance
Overview of the basic principles and elements of corporate and personal financePreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
Beginner Provider : William Smith 5 Lessons · 16m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
This course introduces the basic concepts of corporate and personal finance and provides an overview of the financial markets and the broader global economy. These lessons will cover primary and secondary financial markets and examine the role they play for both private investors and corporations. This course will also explore the relationship between financial institutions, such as banks and investment funds.
In these lessons, you’ll learn more about the financial markets, from the stock and bond markets to the real estate market, the roles they play, and buying, selling, and trading different investment vehicles in them, such as mutual funds. You’ll also examine the differences between commercial banks, savings banks, and credit unions, and find out about some of the key regulations that govern financial institutions.
What You'll Learn
- Understand the differences between corporate and personal finance
- Differentiate between primary and secondary financial markets
- Explore the characteristics of different financial institutions and investment vehicles
- Examine the roles of stock, bond, and real estate markets and how investments are bought, sold, and traded
- Compare commercial banks, savings banks, and credit unions
- Learn key concepts of corporate finance and how they relate to the broader economy
Key Takeaways
- The course introduces basic concepts of corporate and personal finance alongside an overview of the financial markets and broader global economy.
- Primary and secondary financial markets serve roles for both private investors and corporations.
- Financial markets include the stock, bond, and real estate markets, where investment vehicles such as mutual funds are bought, sold, and traded.
- Commercial banks, savings banks, and credit unions differ from one another, and key regulations govern financial institutions.
- Corporate finance concepts relate to the broader economy and to the relationship between financial institutions such as banks and investment funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It introduces the basic concepts of corporate and personal finance and provides an overview of the financial markets and the broader global economy, including primary and secondary markets, financial institutions, and investment vehicles.
What financial markets does the course explore?
The course covers the stock market, bond market, and real estate market, and how investment vehicles such as mutual funds are bought, sold, and traded within them.
What types of financial institutions will I learn about?
You will examine the differences between commercial banks, savings banks, and credit unions, learn about banks and investment funds, and find out about some of the key regulations that govern financial institutions.
What lessons are included in this course?
The lessons are Overview of Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Markets: Primary Market & Secondary Market, Personal Finance, and Financial Institutions: Banks and Investment Funds.
