Instructor: Bekhruzbek Ochilov, MCSI, PAGRC
Enrollment: 129,904 learners
Included with: Coursera Plus
About the Project: This project focuses on quantifying risk-to-reward using the Treynor Ratio and calculating value at risk for investment portfolios. It is designed for intermediate learners with some prior knowledge in financial risk management, such as from the “Compare Stock Returns with Google Sheets” project. The course is best suited for learners in North America, though efforts are underway to expand availability to other regions. Please note that this course does not offer investment advice or operations in financial markets.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to quantify risk-to-reward using the Treynor Ratio
- How to calculate value at risk for an investment portfolio
Skills You’ll Practice:
- Financial Data Analysis
- Risk Management
- Statistics
Course Details:
- Duration: 1 hour
- Level: Intermediate
- Mode: Learn at your own pace
- Requirements: Basic financial risk management knowledge
- Platform: Desktop only (no mobile access)
Project Steps:
- Introduction to Risk (8 min)
- Monthly Returns and Standard Deviation (10 min)
- Calculating Beta (7 min)
- Calculating Treynor Ratio (2 min)
- Calculating Value at Risk (4 min)
- Graphing and Conclusion (5 min)
Instructor Rating: 4.2/5 (110 ratings)
Learner Reviews:
- S: “The course is really well-structured. The instructor explains concepts clearly, though there were some technical issues.”
- ML: “Useful for learning risk management techniques and financial report analysis through graphical presentation.”
- NG: “Great for those wanting to learn about investment risk management.”
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