FIN 575

Spring 2026 All Classes

All Classes
Investments & Performance Evaluation

Credit: 4 hours.

We analyze the trade-off between risk and expected return along with portfolio choice, performance evaluation, and security pricing. We use the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and multi-factor models to evaluate the performance of various securities and portfolios. We establish benchmark returns for securities and apply firm valuation techniques. We discuss market efficiency and its implications. We apply these techniques to the performance of mutual funds, hedge funds, and strategies designed to earn risk-adjusted returns.

Credit is not given toward graduation for: FIN 575 and FIN 511. Prerequisite: Restricted to Gies College of Business iDegree students.

FIN 575 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
78032
Online
IMB
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Gao, X
Pollet, J
Spencer, X
Date Range:
03/18/26-05/12/26
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MBA: iMBA Online -UIUC, MS:Accountancy Online -UIUC, or GCRT:Financial Mgmt ONL - UIUC.
78033
Online
ONL
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Gao, X
Pollet, J
Spencer, X
Date Range:
03/18/26-05/12/26
Restriction(s):
Restricted to NDEG:Accountancy Online -UIUC, NDEG: iMBA Online - UIUC, NDEG:Accountancy Online -UIUC, or NDEG: iMBA Online - UIUC.
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