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MAF307: Equities and Investment Analysis 
Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes 2026 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Examination Paper 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Exam Paper 
Part 04: Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Deakin University - MAF307: Equities and Investment Analysis

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Deakin University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Unit Code	MAF307
Unit Name	Equities and Investment Analysis
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	28

Prepare for the exam with the most complete study guide available for MAF307: Equities and Investment Analysis at Deakin University, including exam-style questions and advice on common examination pitfalls. These notes provide support for learning and revision throughout your studies. You will also get exam papers with solutions, step-by-step explanations, and final examination hints and tips to help you revise faster and feel confident for the final examination. Use it as a quick reference during revision or to build your understanding topic by topic.

This unit focuses on the concept of risk, return and capital allocation in equity markets. Students will be introduced to modern portfolio theories, asset pricing models, valuation of securities and portfolio performance evaluation.

✔ At the completion of this unit, successful students can:

Define, differentiate and critically assess the role of various elements/participants of the investment environment, financial markets and financial instruments and managed funds.
Critically evaluate securities using fundamental analysis and historical financial data.
Apply mean variance analysis to create optimal risky portfolio and optimal complete portfolio.
Apply various asset pricing models for security analysis.
Compare and contrast different portfolio performance measures to critically assess performance of investment strategies.

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Deakin University - MAF307: Equities and Investment Analysis

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