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Level I · Module 2

Financial Data & Returns

Read simple and log returns, compounding, volatility, dividends, adjusted prices, and sampling frequency.

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Available with Level I enrollment or the complete three-level program.

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Module outline

  • Simple and log returns
  • Compounding and volatility
  • Dividends, adjustments, frequency

Intended learning outcome: Explain why a 50% gain followed by a 50% loss does not break even.