Value Investing

The aim of this course is to provide an insight into the approach, mindset and expected performance of value investors.

Suitability

The course is aimed at those joining an asset management firm, those marketing to value investors or those investing or advising on fund selection.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Explain the philosophy of value investing, its history and key proponents
Differentiate between investment styles and also sub-styles of value investors
Understand the empirical evidence of value investing and the theoretical framework
Examine the reasons why companies become ‘cheap’ and how they may revert
Construct a value portfolio and consider how the decisions made will impact the risk and return profile across the cycle

Course Content

What is “Value Investing”?

Differentiating between value, growth, GARP & income investing
Empirical evidence for value investing

Understanding intrinsic value

Defining intrinsic value
Trading VS investing
Reconciling with the EMH

How do shares of companies become “cheap”?

Cyclical downturns
The corporate life cycle
Being ‘left behind’, ‘out of fashion’ or a ‘sin stock’
Scope for operational or governance improvement
‘Hidden’ assets

Why and how do value stocks mean revert?
Practical Value Investing

What do difference valuation methods tell us?
Risks to value investments

The Value portfolio

Value indices and systematic value portfolios
Risk optimising a value portfolio
Thematic clustering
Styles of value investment
Sell signals
Asymmetry of long/ short value investing

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