Topic: Active Investments
Profile of the Speaker:
Dr. Rieman Rudra, Finance/Financial Management, Sheffield University Management School, UK
Session Summary:
A guest session was conducted for FYBBA (FinTech) students by Dr. Reiman Rudra from Sheffield University Management School, UK, on the topic “Active Investments.” The session enabled students to develop a clear understanding of the concept of Fundamental Analysis, with a specific focus on the Top-Down Approach, wherein investment decisions are made through a systematic analysis of the economy, followed by industry evaluation and finally company-level assessment.
Dr. Rudra also explained key investment strategies such as Value vs. Growth investing and Contrarian vs. Momentum strategies, highlighting how different investor perspectives influence stock selection in financial markets. The interactive session provided practical insights into how investors identify suitable stocks and manage investments. Overall, the session proved to be highly informative and helped students understand how to initiate investments in the stock market and generate returns in the long run.
