{"product_id":"9781118769461","title":"Quantitative Finance For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQuantitative Finance For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSteve Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Finance \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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 \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 August 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118769461\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315553955980,"sku":"9781118769461","price":27.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118769461_33228c29-7695-4523-a05e-084bf6aa1b57.jpg?v=1780181037","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118769461","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}