Finance studies how money is raised, invested, and managed across time under uncertainty.
At a basic level, finance asks three questions:
- How should money be invested?
- How should those investments be financed?
- How should cash and risk be managed day to day?
Common branches:
- Corporate finance: investment decisions, funding mix, and working capital.
- Investments: valuation, portfolio choice, and risk-return tradeoffs.
- Financial markets and institutions: how capital moves between savers and borrowers.
This folder mainly covers the basics needed to read financial statements, evaluate investments, and understand market indicators.
Useful starting points: