Yasser Boualam

Yasser Boualam
  • Lecturer of Finance

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    2427 Steinberg-Dietrich Hall
    3620 Locust Walk
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Teaching

All Courses

  • FNCE2190 - Intl Financial Markets/Crypto

    Major topics include foreign exchange rates, international money markets, currency and interest rate derivatives, international stock and bond portfolios, and cryptocurrencies. Students learn about the features of financial instruments and the motivations of market participants. The class focuses on risk management, investing, and arbitrage in these markets. In addition to course prerequisites, FNCE 1010 is recommended but not required.

  • FNCE7190 - Intl Financial Markets/Crypto

    Major topics include foreign exchange rates, international money markets, currency and interest rate derivatives, international stock and bond portfolios, and cryptocurrencies. Students learn about the features of financial instruments and the motivations of market participants. The class focuses on risk management, investing, and arbitrage in these markets. In addition to course prerequisites, FNCE 6130 is recommended but not required.

Knowledge at Wharton

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Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/5/2026
The Hidden Cost of Competition in the Workplace

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Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/2/2026
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Knowledge @ Wharton - 9/30/2026