Corporate finance is a subfield of finance that deals with the financial decisions made by corporations and the tools and analysis used to make those decisions. This area of study focuses on financial management, capital structure, investment decisions, and risk management within a corporate setting. Corporate finance also involves analyzing the sources of funding for corporations, including equity, debt, and derivatives, as well as the ways in which corporations allocate their resources to maximize shareholder value. Overall, corporate finance aims to optimize financial resources and make strategic decisions that will ultimately lead to a company's success and profitability.