Investment Analysis
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
MEF5050
course title in Estonian
Investeeringute analüüs
course title in English
Investment Analysis
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
The course is a prerequisite
Advanced Corporate Finance (MEF5040)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
TAAM02/25
no
TARM02/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
ME - Department of Economics and Finance
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course aims in Estonian
Aine eemsärk on anda ülevaade peamistest investeerimisvõimalustest ning varaklassidest. Süvendada teadmisi väärtpaberite ning muude investeeringute hindamise meetoditest. Rakendada omandatud teadmisi väärtpaberite hindamisel.
course aims in English
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the main investment opportunities and asset classes. Deepen knowledge about valution of securities and other investments. Apply valuation methods to analyse securities and other investments.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Õppeaine läbinud üliõpilane:
- selgitab finantsturgude toimimist ning varaklasside erinevaid karakteristikuid ja peamisi turgudel kaubeldavate instrumentide tunnusjooni;
- hindab erinevate varaklasside (aktsiad, kinnisvara ja võlakirjad) õiglast väärtust ning tõlgendadab saadud tulemusi;
- selgitab investeeringute portfelli juhtimise aluspõhimõtteid, sh üksikute investeerimisalternatiivide mitmekesistamise mõjusid ning investeerimise eetilisi põhimõtteid;
- hindab makromajanduse ning erinevate sündmuste mõju finantsturgudele ning investeeringute väärtusele.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
After completing this course, the student:
- explains the functioning of financial markets and the various characteristics of asset classes and the main features of the instruments traded in the markets;
- determines the fair value of different asset classes (shares, real estate and bonds) and interpret the results;
- explains the basic principles of investment portfolio management, including the effects of diversification of individual investment alternatives and ethical principles of investing;
- determines how the macroeconomic events affect financial markets and different asset classes.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Finantsturud ning nendel osalejad; Majanduskeskkonna mõju finantsturgudele ning investeeringute väärtusele; Kinnisvara väärtuse hindamine; Võlakirjade tüübid ja karakteristikud; Võlakirjade hindamine, tulumäärad, kestvus ja nõgusus; Aktsiaturud ning aktsia väärtuse hindamine; Erinevad ettevõtte väärtuse hindamise meetodid ning nende rakendamine turul kaubeldavate ettevõtete ning turuväliste ettevõtete või projektide puhul; Kollektiivsed investeerimistooted ja investeerimisfondide hindamine; Alternatiivsed varaklassid ja nende väärtuse hindamine; Portfellijuhtimise aluspõhimõtted; Portfelli riski ja tootluse põhimõtted ja arvutused; Finantsturgude tehniline analüüs; Finantsturgude efektiivsus; Eetiline käitumine investeeringute tegemisel; Huvide konflikt investeerimisel.
brief description of the course in English
Financial markets and their participants; The impact of the macroeconomic events on financial markets and the value of investments; Valuation of real estate projects; Types and characteristics of bonds; Bond valuation, yield rates and duration; Stock markets and company valuation; Different methods of company valuation and their application to market-traded companies and non-market companies or projects; Collective investment products and valuation of investment funds; Alternative asset classes and their valuation; Basic principles of portfolio management. Principles and calculations of portfolio risk and return; Technical analysis of financial markets; Efficiency of financial markets; Ethical behavior when making ivnestments; Conflict of interest related to investing.
type of assessment in Estonian
10% kodutöö võlakirjade teemal, 20% kodutöö kinnisvara hindamise teemal, 70% eksam
type of assessment in English
Written exam (70%), home assignments (30%)
independent study in Estonian
Õppematerjalide lugemine, koduste ülesannete lahendamine, analüüsi projekti koostamine
independent study in English
Reading assignments, solving homework assignments, preparation of project analysis
study literature
"Investments", Z. Bodie, A. Kane, A. J. Marcus, 12ed McGraw-Hill Education, 2021; toetav kirjandus eesti keeles: "Investeerimisedu põhimõtted", Liivamägi, K., Talpsepp, T., Vaarmets, T., 2022
"Fixed Income Analysis", J. E. Pinto, B.S. Pécherot Petitt, W.L. Pirie, B. Kopprasch, 2015, 3rd ed CFA Institute Investment Series
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
3.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
1.5
lectures
-
practices
0.0
practices
-
exercises
1.5
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
Kristjan Liivamägi, vanemlektor (ME - majandusanalüüsi ja rahanduse instituut)
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Kristjan Liivamägi, ME - Department of Economics and Finance
Estonian
    Investeeringute analüüs hindamiskriteeriumid 2025.pdf 
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Kristjan Liivamägi, ME - Department of Economics and Finance
    Estonian
      2023/2024 autumn
      Kristjan Liivamägi, ME - Department of Economics and Finance
      Estonian
        2022/2023 spring
        Kristjan Liivamägi, ME - Department of Economics and Finance
        Estonian
          Course description in Estonian
          Course description in English