{"product_id":"quantitative-finance-for-dummies-steve-bell-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. \u003ci\u003eQuantitative Finance For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eQuantitative Finance For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-follow introduction to the complex world of quantitative finance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe core models, formulas, and methods used in quantitative finance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercises to help augment your understanding of QF\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow QF methods are used to define the current market value of a derivative security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-world examples that relate quantitative finance to your day-to-day job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMathematics necessary for success in investment and quantitative finance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePortfolio and risk management applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic derivatives pricing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aspiring quant, a top-tier personal investor, or a student, \u003ci\u003eQuantitative Finance For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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 Steve Bell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118769465\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118769461\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/08\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\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","brand":"Steve Bell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993761218815,"sku":"9781118769461","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_71f4ae5a-5e87-4a8e-afc1-791616a21ce2.jpg?v=1683326163","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/quantitative-finance-for-dummies-steve-bell-9781118769461","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}