Quantitative Methods in Derivatives Pricing: An Introduction to Computational Finance
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Quantitative Methods in Derivatives Pricing: An Introduction to Computational Finance
Domingo Tavella
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ASIN: 0471394475

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This book presents a cogent description of the main methodologies used in derivatives pricing. Starting with a summary of the elements of Stochastic Calculus, Quantitative Methods in Derivatives Pricing develops the fundamental tools of financial engineering, such as scenario generation, simulation for European instruments, simulation for American instruments, and finite differences in an intuitive and practical manner, with an abundance of practical examples and case studies. Intended primarily as an introductory graduate textbook in computational finance, this book will also serve as a reference for practitioners seeking basic information on alternative pricing methodologies.

Domingo Tavella is President of Octanti Associates, a consulting firm in risk management and financial systems design. He is the founder and chief editor of the Journal of Computational Finance and has pioneered the application of advanced numerical techniques in pricing and risk analysis in the financial and insurance industries. Tavella coauthored Pricing Financial Instruments: The Finite Difference Method. He holds a PhD in aeronautical engineering from Stanford University and an MBA in finance from the University of California at Berkeley.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Computational finance: Tavella.......2005-03-27

Badly written/errors/typos all over.

Reviews/praise (on back cover) are meaningless & misleading.


5 out of 5 stars The proof is in the reading!.......2002-08-14

Over 100 students in Berkeley's Master's in Financial Engineering Program have so far successfully mastered state-of-the-art derivatives pricing using the material in this textbook. In "The proof of the pudding is in the eating" test, this book earns an A+.

John O'Brien, Executive Director MFE Program, U.C. Berkeley

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference for Computational Finance.......2002-08-09

This is an excellent introduction book on computational finance. It covers Monte Carlo simulation for pricing and scenario generations and finite difference methods very well. I really like the part on Monte Carlo simulation with various variance reduction techniques such as Brownian Bridge.

The author not only presents the methodologies, but he also tells the readers their limitations. This book is also a good resource for basics of stochastic processes most commonly needed in practice. I think the book is beneficial both to practitioners and students who really wants to consider financial engineering as a career.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent resource.......2002-08-06

Whether you're a practitioner or a student, this text is great. It is succinctly written, covering everything from fundamental theories then leading into practical applications. While it is not for the mentally flaccid, if your sharp enough, you'll find it very useful.

2 out of 5 stars A book for the mathematically inclined.......2002-07-15

The book covers pricing of derivatives and the underlying computational methods. This broad range of topics covers aspects like stochastic calculus, risk neutral pricing and computational methods. The communication of this broad range of topics is a challenge and the book might be fine tuned to better teach the reader besides the intuition of the methods, the detailed implementation. It is suitable for people with a very strong mathematics and programming background, but is a tough read if one wants to learn these subjects. In order to become a good how -to book, the examples provided need to be expanded and ideally worked out in a more detailed fashion. One great add on might be to have a disk with sample code, that shows how the different methods work and how to implement them.

Positive is:
- Good section on stochastic calculus
- Good introduction to risk free pricing

Areas for improvement
- Expand examples
- Better quality check to avoid typos, that are especially annoying in formulas
- If this book is to be used as a textbook or for self study, practice examples with solutions would be great, as the reader can then work through these to internalize the material and in addition check if he has fully understood the material

Overall I can only recommend the book to people with strong liking of a mathematical treatment of a subject, strong programming skills and little need for detailed examples. It does not go into sufficient detail on how to implement the different simulation strategies into code (provides only "pseudo code") to teach the computational aspects.
An Introduction to Credit Derivatives
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An Introduction to Credit Derivatives
Moorad Choudhry
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In a relatively short time credit derivatives have grown to become one of the largest and most important segment of the financial markets, with deal volumes now in trillions of dollars. They have become an important tool for banks, financial institutions and corporates who desire greater flexibility in managing their credit risk and economic capital. This book is an accessible introduction to the various types of credit derivative instruments traded in the markets today. All products are described with the help of worked examples and Bloomberg screens, and the reader will be left with a thorough familiarity with the nature of credit risk and credit products generally. Topics covered include:

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In a relatively short time credit derivatives have grown to become one of the largest and most important segment of the financial markets, with deal volumes now in trillions of dollars. They have become an important tool for banks, financial institutions and corporates who desire greater flexibility in managing their credit risk and economic capital. This book is an accessible introduction to the various types of credit derivative instruments traded in the markets today. All products are described with the help of worked examples and Bloomberg screens, and the reader will be left with a thorough familiarity with the nature of credit risk and credit products generally. Topics covered include: * Credit risk * Unfunded credit derivatives * Funded credit derivatives * Credit default swap pricing

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2 out of 5 stars Overpriced Paper.......2007-07-26

Juvenile pop culture references, an inconsistent "compilation of my notes" writing style, steeped in the jargon of fixed income, weak coverage of similar securities outside of the asset class (EDS vs. vanilla call), and stupifyingly overpriced given its breadth and length. This is really a hard-backed journal paper that should be purchased only with someone else's money.

1 out of 5 stars Watered Down.......2005-08-20

This book bills itself as an introduction. It is only $44.95 as of this writing, but it isn't worth it. The free J.P. Morgan Credit Derivatives Guide (RISK Publications) handed out at some conferences has as much substance, but also has the virtue of being free. The material in this book is very similar to the free research - too similar - and one can find this much on the web.

While many competing books are more expensive, they have more substance. There are several newly published credit derivatives books to choose from, and I would recommend giving this one a miss.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction.......2005-05-20

This book is a very good introduction to the concept of credit derivatives and how to use them. But don't be mislead, this book does not cover the various modelling & pricing issues but it sticks to the concepts, which makes him the best introductory book available on the topic.
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            5 out of 5 stars Valur-led Organizations - A Review.......2002-09-09

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            5 out of 5 stars All corporations Big and Small should read Value-Led Organi.......2002-09-07

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                        ASIN: 1841122378

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                        Fast track route to understanding the organizational, economic and managerial pressures and constraints in managing global activities

                        Covers the key areas of strategic, marketing and financial priorities and demands and the need for corporate social, cultural and operational awareness and responsibility

                        Examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful businesses, including ABB, Nissan and Mattel Inc, and ideas from the world's smartest thinkers, including Gary Hamel, Peter Drucker, Naomi Klein, Sumantra Ghoshal and Chris Bartlett

                        Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide

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                        Fast track route to understanding the organizational, economic and managerial pressures and constraints in global enterprises. Covers the key areas of strategic, marketing and financial priorities and demands and the need for corporate social, cultural and operational awareness and responsibility. Examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful businesses, including ABB, Nissan and Mattel Inc, and ideas from the world's smartest thinkers, including Gary Hamel, Peter Drucker, Naomi Klein, Sumantra Ghoshal and Chris Bartlett. Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide.

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