Aimed primarily at individuals wishing to improve their own financial situation, the course is intended to give a broad understanding of the factors affecting investment decisions and the importance of measuring these against the risks involved. The course also relates investment objectives (securityof capital, stability of income, capital growth, marketability) to different investment vehicles. Topics include: calculation of yields; taxation of investments; objective setting; RRSPs, and other sheltered investments; bond valuation; stock valuation; options warrants; preferred shares; and other investments. PREREQ: COMM 2025 (min. 60%). (cst 3) cr 3
