Course Description
Introduction
AI is reshaping investment strategies, risk modeling, and portfolio management. This course focuses on how finance professionals can leverage AI in capital markets and investment decisions.
Objectives
- Learn AI tools in investment decision-making.
- Apply machine learning for risk-return analysis.
- Understand robo-advisors and AI portfolio tools.
- Build AI-driven portfolio strategies.
Audience
- Investment analysts
- Portfolio managers
- Financial advisors
- Wealth managers
5-Day Outline
Day 1: AI in Investment Management
- Introduction to AI in capital markets
- Robo-advisors and automated investment platforms
- Tools: Betterment, Wealthfront, AlphaSense, Kensho
- Case study: AI-driven hedge funds
- Discussion: Can AI outperform human investors?
Day 2: AI for Risk-Return Analysis
- Risk modeling with AI
- Predictive analytics in investment decisions
- Machine learning for stock price forecasting
- Demo: AI risk-return analysis platform
- Workshop: AI-enhanced risk profiling
Day 3: Portfolio Optimization with AI
- AI algorithms in asset allocation
- Diversification with machine learning models
- Real-time portfolio rebalancing with AI
- Case study: AI portfolio optimization success stories
- Exercise: Build an AI-optimized portfolio
Day 4: AI in Alternative Investments
- AI in cryptocurrency & digital assets
- Real estate investment analysis with AI
- Private equity & venture capital insights with AI
- Predicting trends in alternative assets
- Group activity: Analyze crypto portfolio with AI
Day 5: The Future of AI in Investments
- AI in ESG & sustainable investing
- Ethical dilemmas in AI-driven trading
- Group project: Build an AI-powered investment strategy
- Presentations & peer feedback
- Wrap-up & certification