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BS3615: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026

Part 01: About This Guide

Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper

Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper

Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips

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BS3615: Security Analysis & Portfolio Management (Cardiff University)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026 - 2027

University	Cardiff University
School	Cardiff Business School
Module Code	BS3615
Number of Credits	10
Module Name	Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	28

Master BS3615: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (Cardiff University) with a clear, well-structured set of notes built for focused revision. The guide explains concepts step by step, uses worked examples to show each method in action, and provides exam-style questions with fully explained solutions. It clarifies the final-exam format and typical question styles, highlights common pitfalls, and offers practical tips for time management and error checking.

Review of portfolio theory & capital market equilibrium. Equity analysis and equity portfolio management: types and characteristics of equities; measures of equity performance; pricing equities, equity portfolio management - active and passive management strategies. Bond analysis and portfolio management: market structure; bond prices yields and returns; bond risks; bond portfolio management - active and passive strategies. Portfolio performance measurement: objectives and components of performance measurement; equity portfolio performance measures; bond portfolio performance measures; evaluation of performance measures; evidence on portfolio performance. International diversification: returns and risks of international investment; evidence on the performance of internationally diversified portfolios.

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