FIN415 • Course Hub Spring 2026

Central hub for FIN415 (International Finance / Global Markets). Reference site from prior class: https://www.jufinance.com/fin415_25s/

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Quick Syllabus Snapshot

Key “need-to-know” items for FIN415 (Spring 2026).

Meeting, instructor, office hours

Meeting

Room: SIJU137

Days/Time: TR 2:00–3:15 PM

Instructor

Maggie Foley • Associate Professor of Finance

Email: mfoley3@ju.edu

Phone: 904-256-7772

Office: DCOBT 118A

Office Hours: T/TR 3:30–5:00 PM

Course Links

Course Home (26S)

Syllabus (PDF)

Term Project Page

MarketWatch Game (FIN415-26S)

Password: havefun

Bookmark these links.

Grading (weights) + quiz attendance

Component	Weight	Notes
Exams (2 midterms + final)	70%	Closed book / closed note
Homework	10%	Problems similar to HW may appear on exams
Term Project (ONE)	10%	Market case file (FX/commodities/geopolitics/CME)
Quizzes	10%	Short quiz at end of each class; also used as attendance check

Missing a quiz may negatively impact your grade. Communicate early if you anticipate an absence.

Key dates

First Midterm Exam: Thu, 2/19
Second Midterm Exam: Tue, 3/31
Final Exam: Thu, 4/30 (3:00–5:30 PM)

Required text

International Financial Management — Jeff Madura (14th ed.)

ISBN: 978-0357130544 • Purchase options via JU bookstore course finder.

Term Project (quick reminder)

Time window: Jan 1, 2026 → Apr 15, 2026. Choose one topic (silver / a country’s currency / USD), track weekly moves + causes, and tie to FX, parity, rates, geopolitics, commodities, and CME hedging.

Exams & Solutions

First Midterm Exam 2/19

In-class exam (closed book/notes). Study guide posted before the exam; solutions posted after.

Study Guide Solution (HTML)

Second Midterm Exam 3/31

In-class exam (closed book/notes). Study guide posted before the exam; solutions posted after.

Study Guide Solution (HTML)

Final Exam 4/30 • 3:00–5:30

Comprehensive (closed book/notes). Study guide posted before the exam; solutions posted after.

Study Guide Solution (HTML)

Trading Game Tools (FINVIZ + MarketWatch)

Use these for the class MarketWatch game. Open an app, pick candidates in Finviz, then size the trade properly.

Featured Video

MarketWatch game walkthrough

Short-Only Scanner (App)

Daily shorts with presets, risk tool, checklist.

Open Short App

Long-Only Position Builder (App)

Fundamentals + technical entries, sector mix planner.

Open Long App

MarketWatch Game Website

Create/join your class game (Virtual Stock Exchange).

Open MarketWatch Games

FINVIZ Screener

Run scans, then use the apps above for sizing & diversification.

Open FINVIZ

How to Win the MarketWatch Game

Risk 1% per trade (use the app calculator). Journal each trade.
Diversify (cap about 25% per sector). Avoid crowding one theme.
Entries: Long buy dips in uptrends; Short fade weak bounces.
News check: Don’t short fresh strong catalysts; ride positive drift on longs.
Protect winners: Take partials; trail stops near support/resistance.