Portfolio Analytics & Risk Management

Master portfolio analytics, risk measurement, and portfolio optimization using Excel and Google Sheets.

82 lessons 10 modules Self-paced
Ryan O'Connell
Ryan O'Connell, CFA, FRM

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What You'll Learn

Calculate risk-adjusted returns using Sharpe, Treynor, and Jensen's Alpha
Build and optimize portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory in Excel
Measure and manage Value at Risk using parametric, historical, and Monte Carlo methods
Create live portfolio dashboards in Excel and Google Sheets

Course curriculum

  • Stock Annual Return & Standard Deviation in Excel 5 min
  • Standard Deviation & Volatility: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Log Returns in Finance: Continuous Compounding and Euler’s Number Explained 14 min
  • Systematic Vs Unsystematic Risk Explained 5 min
  • Systematic vs Unsystematic Risk: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Diversification Ratio Calculator 5 min
  • Beta In Finance Explained 5 min
  • Beta in Finance: Complete Guide 8 min
  • How to Estimate the Beta of a Stock in Excel 3 min
  • Beta Calculator 5 min
  • Portfolio Beta Calculator 5 min
  • Module 1 Quiz: Risk & Return Fundamentals 10 min
  • Efficient Frontier and Portfolio Optimization Explained 13 min
  • Correlation Calculator 5 min
  • Covariance Calculator 5 min
  • Correlation & Covariance in Finance: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Portfolio Diversification: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Graph The Efficient Frontier And Capital Allocation Line In Excel 9 min
  • Calculating the Optimal Portfolio in Excel 9 min
  • Efficient Frontier & Portfolio Optimization: Complete Guide 12 min
  • Portfolio Optimization in Excel: Step by Step Tutorial 15 min
  • Module 2 Quiz: Modern Portfolio Theory 10 min
  • Mastering Multi-Asset Portfolio Analysis in Excel 15 min
  • Portfolio Standard Deviation Calculation Explained in Excel 6 min
  • Portfolio Variance Calculator 5 min
  • CAPM & Security Market Line Explained 8 min
  • CAPM Calculator 5 min
  • CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model): Complete Guide 12 min
  • Module 3 Quiz: Multi-Asset Portfolio Analysis 10 min
  • Sharpe Ratio Vs Treynor Ratio Explained 4 min
  • Calculate Sharpe Ratio In Excel 4 min
  • Sharpe Ratio Calculator 5 min
  • Sharpe Ratio: Complete Guide 12 min
  • Investment Performance Evaluation: Sharpe, Treynor & Jensen’s Alpha 9 min
  • Treynor Ratio Calculator 5 min
  • Treynor Ratio: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Jensen’s Alpha Calculator 5 min
  • Jensen’s Alpha: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Mastering the Information Ratio & Tracking Error in Excel 12 min
  • Information Ratio & Tracking Error: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Tracking Error Explained 5 min
  • Up Capture & Down Capture Ratios in Excel 10 min
  • Time-Weighted vs Money-Weighted Return: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Annualized Return (CAGR): Complete Guide 10 min
  • Maximum Drawdown Calculation Explained in Excel 5 min
  • Maximum Drawdown: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Module 4 Quiz: Portfolio Performance Metrics 15 min
  • Value at Risk Explained 5 min
  • VaR: Parametric Method Explained 4 min
  • VaR: Historical Method Explained 2 min
  • VaR: Monte Carlo Method Explained 3 min
  • Value at Risk (VaR): Complete Guide 12 min
  • Expected Shortfall (CVaR): Complete Guide 10 min
  • Module 5 Quiz: Value at Risk Theory 10 min
  • Parametric Method: Value at Risk (VaR) In Excel 7 min
  • Historical Method: Value at Risk (VaR) In Excel 5 min
  • Monte Carlo Method: Value at Risk (VaR) In Excel 10 min
  • Financial Leverage Explained 4 min
  • Financial Leverage in Investing: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Margin Trading & Leverage: Is It Worth the Risk? 17 min
  • Margin Trading: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Long/Short Portfolios Explained 9 min
  • Should You Buy Leveraged ETFs Long Term? 13 min
  • Leveraged ETFs — Long-Term Analysis: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Equity Futures: Risk Management & Portfolio Hedging 8 min
  • Module 7 Quiz: Portfolio Construction & Leverage 10 min
  • LIVE Stock Portfolio Dashboard in Excel 30 min
  • Create a Live Stock Portfolio Tracker in Excel (No Office 365) 21 min
  • Build a Stock Tracker in Google Sheets 20 min
  • Live Stock Portfolio Tracking: Different Exchanges & Currencies 7 min
  • LIVE Crypto Portfolio Tracker in Excel 15 min
  • Stock Portfolio Monte Carlo Simulation In Excel 8 min
  • Monte Carlo Simulation: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Portfolio Rebalancing Explained 6 min
  • Portfolio Rebalancing Strategies: Complete Guide 10 min
  • How Long Will Your Retirement Savings Last? 14 min
  • Module 10 Quiz: Advanced Topics 10 min
  • What Is the Bid-Ask Spread? 6 min
  • Order Types Explained: Market, Limit & Stop Orders 7 min
  • Trading Execution — Order Types, Spreads & Slippage: Complete Guide 10 min
  • Margin Trading Explained 6 min
  • Module 11 Quiz: Trading Fundamentals 10 min

Meet Your Instructor

Ryan O'Connell

Ryan O'Connell

CFA, FRM

Hey there! I'm Ryan, a seasoned finance professional and educator with a Masters in Science in Finance from Texas A&M University and a Masters in Computer and Information Technology from the University of Pennsylvania. With over 8 years of finance experience and having founded my own financial modeling company, I bring a unique blend of financial expertise and practical knowledge to the table. My YouTube channel, boasting 50,000+ subscribers and 180,000+ monthly viewers, is a testament to my engaging teaching style and ability to simplify complex trading concepts. Through this course, I'm excited to help you unlock your full potential in finance!

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