Discussion Thread: Parable of the Talents

  
Read: Bodie, Kane, & Marcus: Chapter 8 

 
Read: Bodie, Kane, & Marcus: Chapter 9 

• Read: The Efficient Market Hypothesis
• Read Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis
• Read: Chapter Eight, The Efficient Market Hypothesis
• Read: Chapter Nine Behavioral Finance and Technical Analysis
• Watch: A Brief History of the Efficient Market Hypothesis

Discussion Thread: Parable of the Talents

Review the “Parable of the Talents” in Matthew 25: 14-30. 

Discuss:

1. Money market instruments,
2. Fixed-income/bond instruments,
3. Equity investments,
4. Mutual funds, and
5. Derivative/option investments relative to the scripture. 
6. How does risk mitigation/avoidance and risk tolerance relate to return strategies/expectations for each of the five types of investments?

INSTRUCTIONS

Each thread must be at least 500–750 words, include 2 peer-reviewed references, include biblical

scripture integrations, and demonstrate course-related knowledge.

In addition to the thread, you are required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply

must be 450–600 words and include 2 peer-reviewed references and one biblical integration.