{"product_id":"quantitative-methods-for-finance-and-investments-isbn-9780631223382","title":"Quantitative Methods for Finance and Investments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuantitative Methods for Finance and Investments\u003c\/i\u003e ensures that readers come away from reading it with a reasonable degree of comfort and proficiency in applying elementary mathematics to several types of financial analysis. All of the methodology in this book is geared toward the development, implementation, and analysis of financial models to solve financial problems.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Introduction and Overview:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Mathematics in Finance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMathematical and Computer Modeling in Finance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney, Securities, and Markets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Value, Risk, Arbitrage, and Pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Organization of this Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Review of Elementary Mathematics: Functions and Operations:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariables, Equations, and Inequalities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExponents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Order of Arithmetic Operations and the Rules of Algebra.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Number e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogarithms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble Summations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactorial Products.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePermutations and Combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: An Introduction to the ExcelT Spreadsheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. A Review of Elementary Mathematics: Algebra and Solving Equations:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlgebraic Manipulations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Quadratic Formula.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Systems of Equations that Contain Multiple Variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometric Expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions and Graphs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Solving Systems of Equations on a Spreadsheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The Time Value of Money:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and Future Value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple Interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompound Interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFractional Period Compounding of Interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous Compounding of Interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnuity Future Values.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscounting and Present Value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent Value of a Series of Cash Flows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnuity Present Values.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmortization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerpetuity Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-stage Growth Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple-stage Growth Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Time Value Spreadsheet Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Return, Risk, and Co-movement:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturn on Investment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeometric Mean Return on Investment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Rate of Return.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBond Yields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Introduction to Risk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpected Return.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariance and Standard Deviation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Variance and Standard Deviation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovariance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Coefficient of Correlation and the Coefficient of Determination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Return and Risk Spreadsheet Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Elementary Portfolio Mathematics:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Introduction to Portfolio Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolio Return.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolio Variance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversification and Efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Market Portfolio and Beta.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeriving the Portfolio Variance Expression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Elements of Matrix Mathematics:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction to Matrices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatrix Arithmetic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInverting Matrices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Systems of Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpanning the State Space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Matrix mathematics on a Spreadsheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Differential Calculus:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions and Limits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlopes, Derivatives, Maxima, and Minima.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDerivatives of Polynomials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial and Total Derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chain Rule, Product Rule, and Quotient Rule.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogarithmic and Exponential Functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaylor Series Expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Method of LaGrange Multipliers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Derivatives of Polynomials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: A Table of Rules for Finding Derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Portfolio Risk Minimization on a Spreadsheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Integral Calculus:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntidifferentiation and the Indefinite Integral.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiemann Sums.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinite Integrals and Areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferential Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Rules for Finding Integrals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Riemann sums on a spreadsheet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Elements of Options Mathematics:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Introduction to Stock Options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBinomial Option Pricing: One Time Period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBinomial Option Pricing: Multiple Time Periods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Black–Scholes Option Pricing Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuts and Valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlack–Scholes Model Sensitivities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating Implied Volatilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Solutions to Exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: The z-Table.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Notation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This excellent text patiently guides the reader through a wide array of mathematics, ranging from elementary matrix algebra to differential and integral calculus. The quantitative methods are illustrated with a rich and captivating assortment of applications to the analysis of portfolios, derivatives, exchange, fixed income instruments, and equities. Undergraduate and MBA-level students who have read this book will feel comfortable with the mathematics in their finance courses and their professors can focus on teaching finance as it should be taught.\" \u003ci\u003eKose John, Stern School of Business, New York University\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026lt;1--end--\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This volume provides a comprehensive review of mathematics which will prove invaluable for students of finance. It is a reference book for the nonmathematician and a clear and concise text that will help fill the gaps in students' knowledge. Although the topic is quantitative methods, the organization, emphasis, applications, and numerous examples are all geared to the student of finance. Having Teall and Hasan on your bookshelf provides an essential safety net for students, teachers, and practitioners.\" \u003ci\u003ePaul Wachtel, Stern School of Business, New York University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn L. Teall\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Finance at Pace University. He has published numerous articles in scholarly journals and has served on university faculties around the world. Dr Teall is a former member of the American Stock Exchange and has done consulting work for many of the world's leading financial institutions. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIftekhar Hasan\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Finance at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has published numerous articles in academic journals and has been associated with several universities and regulatory organizations in Europe. He is the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eResearch in Banking and Finance.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuantitative Methods for Finance and Investments\u003c\/i\u003e ensures that readers will gain a reasonable degree of comfort and proficiency in applying elementary mathematics to financial analysis in a variety of areas. All of the methodology in this book is geared toward the development, implementation, and analysis of financial models to solve problems encountered by both finance students and practitioners. 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