{"product_id":"quantitative-finance-for-dummies-9781118769461","title":"Quantitative Finance for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible introduction to quantitative finance by the numbers--for students, professionals, and personal investors \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet your own copy of this handy reference guide and discover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-follow introduction to the complex world of quantitative finance \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe core models, formulas, and methods used in quantitative finance \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExercises to help augment your understanding of QF \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHow QF methods are used to define the current market value of a derivative security \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal-world examples that relate quantitative finance to your day-to-day job \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMathematics necessary for success in investment and quantitative finance \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePortfolio and risk management applications \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBasic derivatives pricing \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11812511\"\u003eSteve Bell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/08\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.84d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118769461\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118769465\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS027000\"\u003eFinance | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Bell \u003c\/b\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42675672875245,"sku":"9781118769461","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_26ef01e7-423b-40c8-bb42-4e6b9a0b7f5f.jpg?v=1649607324","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/quantitative-finance-for-dummies-9781118769461","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}