📋 Course Overview
💡 Early preparation is crucial for successful coursework completion.
Key Points:
- Artur Anschukov — instructor at Imperial College Business School.
- Office Hours — Fridays 6pm – 7pm (to be confirmed).
- Coursework Importance — start working early!
- Preparation Questions — includes small firm effect and backtesting.
- Interactive Exercises — engagement through polls or individual responses.
| 🎯 Topic | 📊 Focus |
|---|---|
| Small Firm Effect | Empirical anomaly in finance |
| Trading Strategy | Utilizing knowledge for profit |
| Backtesting | Evaluating trading strategies |
🎯 Coursework Insights
- Small Firm Effect — refers to the tendency of smaller firms to outperform larger firms in stock returns.
- Profitable Strategy — buy small firms and sell large firms if the small firm effect holds true.
- Backtesting — the process of testing a trading strategy using historical data to evaluate its effectiveness.
📝 Key Takeaways
- Early engagement with coursework leads to better understanding.
- Focus on empirical phenomena can guide trading strategies.
- Active participation enhances learning experience.
🚀 Learning Boosters
💡 Key Insight: Start early to avoid last-minute rushes.
🌍 Real-World: Small firm effect can be applied in investment strategies.
⚠️ Common Pitfall: Avoid neglecting to read course materials before sessions.