Yale University Courses

Institutional Portfolio Management and Investment Strategies - Guest Lecture

Yale's Chief Investment Officer discusses endowment management strategies, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and long-term positive returns. Explores market timing, security selection, and hedge fund performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Real Estate Finance and Its Vulnerability to Crisis

Explore real estate finance, its vulnerability to crises, and its impact on the economy. Learn about commercial assets, mortgages, regulatory measures, and housing booms in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making It Work for Real People - The Democratization of Finance

Explore financial risk management tools, social insurance programs, and ethical considerations in finance, with insights on inequality, government policies, and career guidance for young professionals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Market Inefficiency and Risk Management in Financial Markets

Hedge fund manager Andrew Redleaf explores market inefficiency, psychological barriers in finance, risk management, and current economic issues, offering insights for aspiring investors and financial professionals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning from and Responding to Financial Crisis - Lecture 2

Explore financial crisis impacts, policy responses, and regulatory challenges with insights on fiscal policy, monetary policy, and financial market regulation from a leading economist.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Efficient Markets vs. Excess Volatility - Financial Markets

Explore theories of stock price analysis, including efficient markets and random walk, and their implications for predicting market behavior and beating the market.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Human Foibles, Fraud, Manipulation, and Regulation in Financial Markets - Lecture 8

Explore psychological factors influencing financial decisions and the role of regulatory bodies in protecting investors while maintaining market trust and participation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Financial Markets - Insights from Private Equity and Global Finance

Stephen Schwarzman shares insights on global finance, the subprime crisis, and his experiences in private equity. He offers career advice and discusses the future of investing and financial institutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Investment Banking and Secondary Markets - Financial Markets

Explore investment banking's role in financial markets, including underwriting, SEC requirements, and market stabilization, with insights on recent reforms and the importance of reputation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Professional Money Managers and Their Influence in Financial Markets - Lecture 18

Explore the role of professional money managers, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies in personal finance and investment strategies for individuals and households.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Banking: Successes and Failures - From Goldsmiths to Modern Regulation

Explore the evolution, functions, and challenges of banking institutions, from their origins to modern regulatory frameworks and the subprime crisis, highlighting their crucial role in economic systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning from and Responding to Financial Crisis - Lecture 1

Explore financial crises, monetary policy, and economic cycles with insights from Lawrence Summers. Gain understanding of modern financial markets, behavioral finance, and government interventions in economic fluctuations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Evolution and Perfection of Monetary Policy

Explore the history and evolution of central banks, from the gold standard to modern monetary policy, focusing on their role in stabilizing economies and responding to financial crises.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Technology and Invention in Finance - Risk Management and Financial Innovation

Explore how technology and innovation shape finance, from risk management to insurance contracts, and their impact on societal systems like social security and welfare.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Brokerage, ECNs, and Stock Exchanges - Lecture 19

Explore the evolution of stock exchanges, from physical trading floors to electronic networks, and understand the roles of brokers and dealers in creating universal prices for securities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video