ABSTRACT

A Technical Guide to Mathematical Finance covers those foundational mathematical topics most important to an aspiring or professional quant. The text goes beyond a simple recitation of methods and aims to impart a genuine understanding of the fundamental concepts underpinning most of the techniques and tools routinely used by those working in quantitative finance.

Features

  • Suitable for professional quants and graduate students in finance, and mathematical/quantitative finance
  • “Concept Refreshers” used throughout to provide pithy summaries of complex topics
  • Step-by-step detail for formal proofs and mathematical descriptions

chapter Section 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter Section 2|8 pages

Basics

chapter Section 3|25 pages

Fixed Income

chapter Section 4|21 pages

Time Series Processes 1

chapter Section 5|45 pages

Derivative Pricing

chapter Section 6|36 pages

Modern Portfolio Theory & CAPM

chapter Section 7|8 pages

Uncertainty & Value

chapter Section 8|13 pages

Capital Structure Irrelevance 1

chapter Section 9|7 pages

Probability of Default