Market risk analysis

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Title:

Author:

Alexander, Carol.

ISBN:

9780470998007

9780470998014

9780470997895

9780470997888

9780470997994

Personal Author:

Alexander, Carol.

Publication Information:

Chichester, England ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2008-

Physical Description:

v. <2-4> : ill. ; 26 cm. + 3 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in)

Contents:

v. 1. Quantitative methods in finance -- v. 2. Practical financial econometrics -- v. 3. Pricing, hedging, and trading financial instruments -- v. 4. Value-at-risk models.

Abstract:

Market Risk Analysis is a series of 4 interlinked text books. Its aim is to define a syllabus for education in market risk analysis, from the basics to the most advanced level of understanding we have today, to set standards for the profession of market risk analyst, and to provide the means whereby the required skills may be attained. The main purpose is to provide a self-study programme for readers wishing to gain a proper foundation for the job of market risk analyst. The four volumes of Market Risk Analysis illustrate virtually every concept or formula with a practical, numerical example or a longer, empirical case study.

Subject Term:

Risk management.

Hedging (Finance)

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Summary

Written by leading market risk academic, Professor Carol Alexander, Quantitative Methods in Finance forms part one of the Market Risk Analysis four volume set. Starting from the basics, this book helps readers to take the first step towards becoming a properly qualified financial risk manager and asset manager, roles that are currently in huge demand. Accessible to intelligent readers with a moderate understanding of mathematics at high school level or to anyone with a university degree in mathematics, physics or engineering, no prior knowledge of finance is necessary. Instead the emphasis is on understanding ideas rather than on mathematical rigour, meaning that this book offers a fast-track introduction to financial analysis for readers with some quantitative background, highlighting those areas of mathematics that are particularly relevant to solving problems in financial risk management and asset management. Unique to this book is a focus on both continuous and discrete time finance so that Quantitative Methods in Finance is not only about the application of mathematics to finance; it also explains, in very pedagogical terms, how the continuous time and discrete time finance disciplines meet, providing a comprehensive, highly accessible guide which will provide readers with the tools to start applying their knowledge immediately.

All together, the Market Risk Analysis four volume set illustrates virtually every concept or formula with a practical, numerical example or a longer, empirical case study. Across all four volumes there are approximately 300 numerical and empirical examples, 400 graphs and figures and 30 case studies many of which are contained in interactive Excel spreadsheets available from the accompanying CD-ROM. Empirical examples and case studies specific to this volume include:

Principal component analysis of European equity indices; Calibration of Student t distribution by maximum likelihood; Orthogonal regression and estimation of equity factor models; Simulations of geometric Brownian motion, and of correlated Student t variables; Pricing European and American options with binomial trees, and European options with the Black-Scholes-Merton formula; Cubic spline fitting of yields curves and implied volatilities; Solution of Markowitz problem with no short sales and other constraints; Calculation of risk adjusted performance metrics including generalised Sharpe ratio, omega and kappa indices.