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About the Course

In this course, you’ll learn the foundational theories behind robo-advising, crowdfunding, and marketplace lending, and how to apply these theories to optimize your investments. Professor David Musto of the Wharton School has designed this course to help you gain a practical understanding of the theoretical frameworks of Modern Portfolio Theory and Financial Technology. You’ll learn how to apply the ideas behind robo-advising and crowdfunding to better assess and leverage a more optimized portfolio while managing risks. You’ll also explore the current consumer credit landscape and learn how to utilize financial technologies in your business. You’ll analyze real-life examples by studying the cases of Square and CommonBond. By the end of this course, you’ll have honed your skills in calculating risks and returns in robo-advising and crowdfunding, and be able to assess the value of marketplace lending to achieve better returns on your investments. No prerequisites are required for this course, although "Fintech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations" and "Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies" from Wharton's Fintech Specialization are recommended....

Top reviews

PM

Dec 17, 2019

Very informative course, with good examples. I particularly enjoyed the video of the Square executive. I just wish David Mutso's signature was somewhat legible on the course certificate.

KK

Jun 12, 2020

Prof Musto is a great instructor. Really enjoyed his interesting examples and engaging method of teaching. I liked the fact that he focused on concepts more than data and key terms.

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By Joswa A

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May 6, 2022

I learned a lot of insights especially in crowdfunding and lending. I highly recommend this course.

By Marco A L

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Sep 14, 2019

I would've liked more practical cases like the ones in the Week 4, but in the whole specialization.

By Karim V

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Mar 1, 2022

Offered insights on a variety of topics and has informed my thinking about applications of FinTech

By Shariq A

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Jul 6, 2020

David Musto is a phenomenal professor, and makes everything seem so clear and well-articulated.

By Dv S

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Jan 11, 2022

Very good in depth analysis of the concepts. very easy to understand delivery by Prof Gusto

By Daniel S

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Aug 30, 2023

great subject, affable presenter, and excellent learning procedure. I have enjoyed it.

By Ocholi A

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Oct 10, 2021

Excellent delivery by instructors. The study cases were inspiring and encouraging.

By Kevin J P

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Aug 15, 2021

Good Basic Knowledge regarding Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing

By Francois d B

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Jun 28, 2021

Super intro on the topics of Lending and Crowdfunding marketplaces

By Gagan D

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Jul 21, 2023

Very informative and truth on finance and personal learning.

By Luis F

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May 2, 2021

This course is a great introduction to the financial world.

By Sujeet S

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Nov 20, 2022

Excellent contents from the world's best finance professor

By Timothy H

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Mar 24, 2023

Great class on applications and great presenters. Thanks

By Amr E

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Feb 21, 2021

It's a very informative course with clear explanation

By Sachin S R

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Oct 2, 2020

Thanks and Regards,

Sachin Shekhar R,

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By nicholas K

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Sep 22, 2019

This is an exceptional general all round course.

By Radha M K V

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Dec 29, 2022

Great overview and some important nuances

By Kalliopi G

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Nov 20, 2022

Quite interesting and insightful course

By Osrick L

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Apr 8, 2020

Very Challenging! Had learned a lot!

By ramesh a

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Nov 17, 2019

Enjoyed the lectures, thank you!!

By Chee Y L

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Feb 28, 2022

Excellent and very interesting !

By Rohit B

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May 17, 2020

Fantastic course!! Top stuff

By Janine O

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Jan 22, 2022

Great insight. Thank you

By alejandro r

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Aug 13, 2021

Very instuctive course

By Jonathan S K A

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Jun 23, 2022

Excellent discussions.