Finance Trading Laboratory

1. The financial trading laboratory is equipped with Bloomberg terminals and Refinitiv Eikon, which enable students to connect to real-world data and facilitate their learning journey. This is particularly helpful in enabling students to understand how to apply the knowledge gained in class to real-world investment analysis. The lab is beneficial not only for coursework but also for job preparation, case studies, and research on topics of personal interest.
2.  
3. Since Bloomberg and Refinitiv Eikon are widely used in the investment banking industry, frequent use of these tools on campus can help students prepare for their future careers as financial professionals.

Bloomberg Terminal

1. Bloomberg Terminal is an essential tool for professionals in the financial industry for several reasons:
2.  

• Real-time data: Bloomberg Terminal provides real-time financial data and news from around the world, including stock prices, currency exchange rates, and bond yields. This enables professionals to make informed investment decisions quickly and efficiently.

• Analytics: Bloomberg Terminal provides powerful analytics tools that enable professionals to analyze financial data and generate insights. These tools include charting, technical analysis, and financial modeling.

• Communication: Bloomberg Terminal provides a messaging system that enables professionals to communicate with each other in real-time. This is particularly important in the fast-paced world of finance, where timely communication can make a significant difference in investment decisions.

• Research: Bloomberg Terminal provides access to a wide range of research reports, news articles, and market analysis. This enables professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the financial industry.

Refinitiv Eikon

1. Refinitiv Eikon is an important tool in the financial industry for several reasons:
2.  

• Real-time data: Refinitiv Eikon provides real-time financial data from around the world, including market data, news, and analytics. This enables professionals to make informed investment decisions quickly and efficiently.

• Customization: Refinitiv Eikon allows users to customize their workspace and create personalized alerts and notifications. This enables professionals to focus on the data that is most relevant to their work.

• Collaboration: Refinitiv Eikon provides a collaboration platform that enables professionals to work together on projects and share information in real-time. This is particularly important in the financial industry, where teamwork and collaboration are essential.

• Research: Refinitiv Eikon provides access to a wide range of research reports, news articles, and market analysis. This enables professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the financial industry.