Quantitative Finance for Dummies - by Steve Bell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>An accessible introduction to quantitative finance by the numbers--for students, professionals, and personal investors </b></p> <p>The world of quantitative finance is complex, and sometimes even high-level financial experts have difficulty grasping it. Quantitative Finance For Dummies offers plain-English guidance on making sense of applying mathematics to investing decisions. With this complete guide, you'll gain a solid understanding of futures, options and risk, and become familiar with the most popular equations, methods, formulas, and models (such as the Black-Scholes model) that are applied in quantitative finance. </p> <p>Also known as mathematical finance, quantitative finance is about applying mathematics and probability to financial markets, and involves using mathematical models to help make investing decisions. It's a highly technical discipline--but almost all investment companies and hedge funds use quantitative methods. </p> <p>The book breaks down the subject of quantitative finance into easily digestible parts, making it approachable for personal investors, finance students, and professionals working in the financial sector -especially in banking or hedge funds who are interested in what their quant (quantitative finance professional) colleagues are up to. This user-friendly guide will help you even if you have no previous experience of quantitative finance or even of the world of finance itself. </p> <p>With the help of Quantitative Finance For Dummies, you'll learn the mathematical skills necessary for success with quantitative finance and tips for enhancing your career in quantitative finance. </p> <p>Get your own copy of this handy reference guide and discover: </p> <ul> <p>An easy-to-follow introduction to the complex world of quantitative finance </p> </li> <p>The core models, formulas, and methods used in quantitative finance </p> </li> <p>Exercises to help augment your understanding of QF </p> </li> <p>How QF methods are used to define the current market value of a derivative security </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <p>Real-world examples that relate quantitative finance to your day-to-day job </p> </li> <p>Mathematics necessary for success in investment and quantitative finance </p> </li> <p>Portfolio and risk management applications </p> </li> <p>Basic derivatives pricing </p> </li> </ul> <p>Whether you're an aspiring quant, a top-tier personal investor, or a student, Quantitative Finance For Dummies is your go-to guide for coming to grips with QF/risk management. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Learn the tools for investment success</p> <p>Use portfolio and risk management applications <p>Sharpen your skills with useful exercises <p>Get acquainted with <b>Quantitative Finance</b> <p>Whether you're an aspiring quant or a hands-on high-level investor, this book makes quantitative finance make sense. It demystifies futures, options, and risk; explains the core models, formulas, and methods; and provides essential mathematical tools. Accessible information and practical exercises prepare you for a successful role in finance! <p>Inside.... <ul><li>Get a handle on QF models</li> <li>Work with random behaviours</li> <li>Grasp bond jargon</li> <li>Learn how to estimate probability</li> <li>Model interest rates</li> <li>Control risk</li> <li>Forecast like a pro</li> <li>Perfect your portfolio</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Steve Bell </b>is a Quantitative Investment Researcher and Director at Research In Action. A highly experienced mathematical and statistical modeller, he is knowledgeable in energy markets and has a particular interest in systematic quantitative trading strategy development at any frequency.</p>
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