Fundamentals of Investing
Fundamentals of Investing
MGMT X 433.01
Learn the basics of investing, including investment analysis, investment risk, capital markets, portfolio development, management and rebalancing.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $905.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Understand the basic concepts and principles of investing, examine investment policies, learn about various types of securities and factors that influence price changes
Prepare an investment program, discover different sources of and the relevant mechanics and techniques of the market
About This Course
Designed to present the foundational concepts and principles of investing, this course examines investment policies, types of securities, factors that influence price changes, timing purchases/sales, preparing investment programs to meet objectives, investment risk and return and portfolio balancing. Instruction includes an introduction to investments, including investment analysis, portfolio management and capital markets; an overview of the securities market and its behavior; information about various instruments and trade procedures; and relevant market mechanics and techniques.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT
REG#
406399
Fee:
$905.00
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
Textbook can be purchased directly from the publisher (Pearson). Fundamentals of Investing (14th edition)
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Fundamentals of Investing (14th edition)
by Smart, Gitman, & Joehnk
ISBN 9780135662274
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Jan 10, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Jan 17, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Jan 24, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Jan 31, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Feb 7, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Feb 14, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Feb 21, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Feb 28, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Mar 7, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Mar 14, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Sat Mar 21, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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