This course uses a combination of lectures, empirical studies, and guest lectures. Lectures will focus primarily on core investment philosophy, analytics, and types of investment strategies, as well as topics in behavioral finance. Empirical studies will review and discuss famous historical events in financial markets. Guest lectures will be offered by some successful practitioners in investment industry. If time allows, a visit to CTBC Financial Holding’s trading room will be arranged, with CTBC executives to share their experiences and insight.