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Financial Markets

Language of instruction angličtina
Code 154-0511
Abbreviation FMa
Course title Financial Markets
Coordinating department Department of Finance
Course coordinator Ing. Martina Novotná, Ph.D.

Summary

The course provides an introduction to financial markets and the basic principles of the functioning of the financial system. Students are introduced to the functions of the financial system, the main types of financial intermediaries, money and capital markets, and the basic principles of regulation and ethical conduct in financial markets. Attention is paid to selected types of securities and basic financial calculations, the principles of investment, the assessment of return and risk, and collective investment. The course also covers trading on organized markets in the Czech Republic, the functioning of primary and secondary markets, and current trends in financial markets.

Literature

BRANDL, Michael W., 2021. Money, Banking, Financial Markets & Institutions. Online. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Cengage. ISBN 978-1-337-90482-7 .
CECCHETTI, Stephen G. a SCHOENHOLTZ, Kermit L., 2024. Money, Banking, and Financial Markets. 2024 release. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1-266-96695-8 
MADURA, Jeff a PASKELIAN, Ohaness, 2025. Financial Markets & Institutions. 14th ed. Mason, OH: Cengage. ISBN 978-0-357-98829-9 .

Advised literature

MISHKIN, Frederic S. a EAKINS, Stanley G., 2024. Financial Markets and Institutions. 10th ed. Harlow: Pearson. ISBN 978-1-292-45953-0 .
SAUNDERS, Anthony; CORNETT, Marcia Millon a ERHEMJAMTS, Otgontsetseg, 2024. Financial Markets and Institutions. 9th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. ISBN 978-1-265-06834-9 .
REILLY, Frank K.; BROWN, Keith C. a LEEDS, Sanford J., 2025. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. 12th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage. ISBN 978-0-357-98817-6