Lecture Series 1 (Introductory Level)

Women: Taking Charge of Your Financial Security (3-4 Sessions)

To ensure financial security, women need to have a broad understanding of it. They need to learn to save, to invest and they need to get focused. So whats a woman to do? Start now, stop deferring to the men, and be aggressive.

In this series, we start with the basics of finance and investments teaching you the language and terminology. Our objective is to simplify the concepts and make it easy for you to understand. The ultimate goal is to generate both a level of interest and confidence within you which will empower you to take control of your financial situation. And we do all this within a group setting with animated discussion and an environment where people are encouraged to ask questions.

Lecture Series 2 (Introductory - Medium Level)

Beyond Basics of Investing (3-4 Sessions)

This module is designed to help you better understand the markets and figure out where you are financially.

In this series, we start with the basics of finance and investments teaching you the language and terminology. We will explain how markets work, how to value stocks, the downside of mutual funds, the importance of asset allocation, how to analzye your portfolios, and how to plan for retirement. Learn to make sense of a complex financial world. Gain the knowledge you need to make smart investment decisions, set financial goals and build a solid foundation for your retirement.

Lecture Series 3 ( Medium Level)

The Mystical World of Derivatives (3-4 Sessions)

Derivatives are a relatively new innovation within the finance area. The last two decades have witnessed an explosive growth in these products fueled by increasingly volatile commodity prices and market rates

In this series, we will examine the use of derivative instruments in hedging and income enhancement for investors. We will also explore the valuation of derivative securities such as options and futures as well as the valuation of derivative instruments written on weather and energy prices.We will also review the negative media attention and widespread confusion about derivative instruments.