By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze investor behavior, evaluate decision-making under risk and uncertainty, apply behavioral finance theories to real-world market scenarios, and design behaviorally informed investment and portfolio strategies.
Analyze Investor Behavior with Behavioral Finance
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Beginner level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Analyze investor behavior under risk and uncertainty using behavioral theories.
Identify cognitive and emotional biases affecting financial decisions.
Design behaviorally informed investment and portfolio strategies.
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February 2026
Assessments
28 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 7 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of behavioral finance by contrasting it with traditional finance, exploring utility theory, probability-based decision-making, and the concept of rational economic behavior.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
This module examines investor risk preferences, decision-making under uncertainty, and the foundational principles of prospect theory that explain deviations from rational behavior.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module explores market efficiency concepts and examines market anomalies that challenge the assumptions of fully efficient and rational markets.
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4 videos3 assignments
This module contrasts traditional portfolio theory with behavioral approaches, including consumption models, behavioral asset pricing, and adaptive market perspectives.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module deepens understanding of utility theory, prospect theory, and the key differences between behavioral and traditional decision-making frameworks.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module identifies cognitive and emotional biases that affect investor judgment and evaluates their impact on financial decision-making and portfolio outcomes.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module applies behavioral finance concepts to real-world investing, covering behavioral asset allocation, investor classification models, advisory practices, and market anomalies.
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26 videos5 assignments
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