In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to use beta to compare stock’s exposure to the systematic risk and use alpha to quantify the investment’s return over the market return.
Seeking Investment Alpha
Seeking Investment Alpha
Instructor: Bekhruzbek Ochilov, MCSI, PAGRC
Sponsored by Coursera Learning Team
8,618 already enrolled
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
4.6
(101 reviews)
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Use beta to compare stock’s exposure to the systematic risk
Use alpha to quantify the investment’s return over the market return
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills in less than 2 hours
- Receive training from industry experts
- Gain hands-on experience solving real-world job tasks
- Build confidence using the latest tools and technologies
About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Calculating Portfolio Returns
Annualized Returns and Standard Deviation
Sharpe Ratio
Variance and Covariance
Individual and Portfolio Beta
Investment Alpha
2 project images
Instructor
Offered by
How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Learner reviews
4.6
101 reviews
- 5 stars
67.32%
- 4 stars
27.72%
- 3 stars
2.97%
- 2 stars
0%
- 1 star
1.98%
Showing 3 of 101
AA
5
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
Its quite useful in understanding how returns are calculated
VT
5
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
the hands on experience of calculating portfolio returns and investment beta and alpha made me undertstand things well. thank you.
JM
5
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020
Very well explained and helpful course in the series of Mr. Ochilov's series of courses in collaboration with the Coursera Project Network.
You might also like
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Geneva
Starweaver
Interactive Brokers
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy