An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach
An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach, Second edition, offers a highly illustrated introduction to mathematical finance, with a special emphasis on interest rates. This revision of the McCutcheon-Scott classic follows the core subjects covered by the first professional exam required of UK actuaries, the CT1 exam. It realigns the table of contents with the CT1 exam and includes sample questions from past exams of both The Actuarial Profession and the CFA Institute. With a wealth of solved problems and interesting applications, An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance stands alone in its ability to address the needs of its primary target audience, the actuarial student. - Closely follows the syllabus for the CT1 exam of The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries - Features new content and more examples - Online supplements available: http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780080982403/ - Includes past exam questions from The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the CFA Institute
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An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach
An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach, Second edition, offers a highly illustrated introduction to mathematical finance, with a special emphasis on interest rates. This revision of the McCutcheon-Scott classic follows the core subjects covered by the first professional exam required of UK actuaries, the CT1 exam. It realigns the table of contents with the CT1 exam and includes sample questions from past exams of both The Actuarial Profession and the CFA Institute. With a wealth of solved problems and interesting applications, An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance stands alone in its ability to address the needs of its primary target audience, the actuarial student. - Closely follows the syllabus for the CT1 exam of The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries - Features new content and more examples - Online supplements available: http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780080982403/ - Includes past exam questions from The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the CFA Institute
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An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach

An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach

by Stephen Garrett
An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach

An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach

by Stephen Garrett

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An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance: A Deterministic Approach, Second edition, offers a highly illustrated introduction to mathematical finance, with a special emphasis on interest rates. This revision of the McCutcheon-Scott classic follows the core subjects covered by the first professional exam required of UK actuaries, the CT1 exam. It realigns the table of contents with the CT1 exam and includes sample questions from past exams of both The Actuarial Profession and the CFA Institute. With a wealth of solved problems and interesting applications, An Introduction to the Mathematics of Finance stands alone in its ability to address the needs of its primary target audience, the actuarial student. - Closely follows the syllabus for the CT1 exam of The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries - Features new content and more examples - Online supplements available: http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780080982403/ - Includes past exam questions from The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the CFA Institute

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780080982755
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date: 05/28/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 464
File size: 10 MB

About the Author

Prof. Stephen Garrett is Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester in the UK. He is currently Head of Actuarial Science in the Department of Mathematics, and also Head of the Thermofluids Research Group in the Department of Engineering. These two distinct responsibilities reflect his background and achievements in both actuarial science education and fluid mechanics research. Stephen is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the highest grade attainable in the world's foremost aerospace institution.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Theory of Interest Rates3. The Basic Compound Interest Functions4. Further Compound Interest Functions5. Loan Repayment Schedules6. Project Appraisal and Investment Performance7. The Valuation of Securities8. Capital Gains Tax9. Term Structures and Immunization10. An Introduction to Derivative Pricing: Forwards and Futures11. Further Derivatives: Swaps and Options12. An Introduction to Stochastic Interest Rate Models

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Emphasizes the actuarial dimensions of financial mathematics, with abundant questions and worked examples

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