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Finance
A Quantitative Introduction
1st Edition - December 1, 2014
Authors: Piotr Staszkiewicz, Lucia Staszkiewicz
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128027974
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eBook ISBN:9780128027981
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Many students want an introduction to finance. Those who are quantitatively-oriented learners can benefit in particular from an introduction that puts more emphasis on mathematics and graphical presentations than on verbal descriptions. By illustrating core finance facts and concepts through equations and graphical material, Finance: A Quantitative Introduction can help people studying business management, marketing, accounting, and other subjects. By using few lengthy verbal explanations and many illustrations, it can teach readers quickly and efficiently.
Chapter-concluding questions (with answers) and case studies enhance its utility as a textbook and a reference
Mixture of theory and problem-solving contains enough mathematical tools to help readers assess facts and evaluate real data in practical tasks
Short, simple presentation is perfect for non-native English speakers
Undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals working in finance, economics, business management, marketing, accounting, and related subjects.
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 9: Bond Assessment
Abstract
9.1. Risk factors
9.2. Risk management
9.3. Interest rate risk
9.4. Duration
9.5. Convexity adjustment
9.6. Liquidity risk
9.7. Credit risk
9.8. Other risks
9.9. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Situation
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Chapter 10: Residual Rights Market
Abstract
10.1. Share types
10.2. Analysis methods
10.3. Techniques
10.4. Free cash flow to equity
10.5. Relative valuation techniques
10.6. Time series
10.7. Fourier series analysis (FSA-spectral analysis, harmonic smoothing)
10.8. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Situation
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Chapter 11: Portfolio Theory
Abstract
11.1. Portfolio
11.2. Diversification
11.3. Single period rate of return and standard deviation
11.4. Utility
11.5. Covariance and correlation
11.6. Risk-free asset inclusion
11.7. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Situation
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Chapter 12: Active and Passive Portfolio Management
Abstract
12.1. The capital asset pricing model – CAPM
12.2. Total risk versus beta
12.3. Share characteristic
12.4. CAPM modifications
12.5. Arbitrage price theory – APT
12.6. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Situation
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Chapter 13: Derivatives
Abstract
13.1. Overview
13.2. Options
13.3. Value
13.4. Greek coefficients (greeks)
13.5. Forwards and futures
13.6. Value
13.7. Capitalization
13.8. Types of forwards
13.9. Forwards prices and forecast of the future spot prices
13.10. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Case study
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Chapter 14: Cost of Capital
Abstract
14.1. Pooling
14.2. Capital structure
14.3. Gearing and cost of capital
14.4. CAPM versus cost of capital
14.5. Adjusted present value – APV
14.6. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Situation
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Chapter 15: Investment and Financial Strategies
Abstract
15.1. Investment and financing methods overview
15.2. Managing parameters of transactions
15.3. Financial instrument strategies
15.4. Fixed income instrument strategies
15.5. Derivatives strategies
15.6. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Situation
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Chapter 16: Financial Crises and Supervision over Stability
Abstract
16.1. Crises
16.2. Supervision and regulation
16.3. European structure of supervision
16.4. Risk charges
16.5. Summary
Further reading
Y/N Questions
Discussions
Situation
Solution
Y/N Questions’ answers
Conclusion
Appendix B: Business Arithmetic
Appendix C: Lexicon of Terms and Abbreviations
Bibliography
No. of pages: 186
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: December 1, 2014
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780128027974
eBook ISBN: 9780128027981
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Piotr Staszkiewicz
Piotr Staszkiewcz is a Polish economist interested in auditing and financial markets. He is a public auditor registered at KIBR (Polish Audit Association). He earned his Ph.D. in macroeconomics from Wrocław Economic University in 2003. From 2003 to 2005 he served as a member of the Management Board of Low Silesia Chamber of Auditors. In 2009 he was appointed to the Polish Auditor Examination Commission by the Polish Ministry of Finance. He is also a fellow of the Polish Economic Association.
Affiliations and expertise
Polish economist interested in auditing and financial markets. He is a public auditor registered at KIBR (Polish Audit Association).
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Lucia Staszkiewicz
Lucia Staszkiewicz is a Slovak economist interested in human capital management, tax and reporting. She is an official state Polish-Slovak interpreter registered at Bratislava Court. In 2000 she was admitted to membership of Association of Chartered and Certified Auditors (UK audit association). She earned her Ph. D. in human capital management form Bratislava Comenius University in 2010. For number of years Lucia was president of Slovak Visual-Handicapped Tourist Club. She is the honorary blood donor.
Affiliations and expertise
Official state Polish-Slovak interpreter registered at Bratislava Court.