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36 titles match these filters

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Interest Rate Models - Theory and Practice

Damiano Brigo · Fabio Mercurio · 2006 · Springer

This comprehensive text on interest rate models delves into both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, making it essential for practitioners in quantitative finance. Covering a wide range of derivatives and quantitative techniques, it serves as a vital resource for traders and quants focused on interest rate instruments.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
  • Interest rates
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Fixed Income Securities

Bruce Tuckman · Angel Serrat · 2022 · John Wiley & Sons

Modern fixed income analytics and curve thinking.

  • Fixed income
  • Interest rates
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Introduction to Derivatives

John C. Hull · 2018 · John Wiley & Sons

John C. Hull's 'Introduction to Derivatives' is a comprehensive resource for understanding derivatives in the context of quantitative finance. This intermediate-level text covers a wide array of derivative instruments, including options, futures, and swaps, while emphasising the mathematical models and risk management techniques used in their valuation and trading.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
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Flash Boys

Michael Lewis · 2015 · W. W. Norton

Market structure and HFT in narrative form.

  • Market microstructure
  • Market memoirs
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Derivatives Markets

Robert L. McDonald · 2012 · Pearson

Rigorous alternative framing to core derivatives curricula.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
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Algorithmic Trading & DMA

Barry Johnson · 2010 · John Wiley & Sons

Execution, algorithms, and market access mechanics.

  • Market microstructure
  • Quantitative finance
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FX Options and Smile Risk

Antonio Castagna · 2010 · John Wiley & Sons

FX options pricing and volatility surface practice.

  • FX
  • Derivatives
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Liar’s Poker

Michael Lewis · 2010 · W. W. Norton

Salomon-era markets culture.

  • Market memoirs
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Modelling Single-name and Multi-name Credit Derivatives

Dominic O'Kane · 2008 · John Wiley & Sons

Institutional quant reference on single-name CDS, indices, tranches, and portfolio credit—written from a pre-crisis dealer desk vantage that still shapes how correlation and skew are discussed, even where post-2008 conventions and liquidity have moved on.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
  • Credit
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Value at Risk: The New Benchmark for Managing Financial Risk

Philippe Jorion · 2007 · McGraw-Hill

Philippe Jorion's 'Value at Risk' provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing Value at Risk (VaR) as a pivotal tool in financial risk management. The book delves into quantitative methods and their application in various financial contexts, making it essential for professionals in trading and risk management.

  • Risk management
  • Quantitative finance
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The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing

Benjamin Graham · 2006 · Collins Business

The Intelligent Investor is a foundational text on value investing, authored by Benjamin Graham. This comprehensive guide covers essential principles of stock market investing, focusing on the importance of a disciplined approach to selecting undervalued equities.

  • Market memoirs
  • Equities
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Value at Risk

Philippe Jorion · 2006 · McGraw-Hill

Industry-standard VaR reference.

  • Risk management
  • Quantitative finance
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The Volatility Surface: A Practitioner's Guide

Jim Gatheral · 2006 · John Wiley & Sons

This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of the volatility surface, a critical concept in derivatives pricing and risk management. It offers practitioners insights into the mathematical models and quantitative methods used to understand and navigate market behaviours.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
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Credit Risk Modeling

David Lando · 2004 · Princeton University Press

Theoretical and applied credit risk.

  • Risk management
  • Quantitative finance
  • Credit
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Exchange Rate Economics

Lucio Sarno · Mark P. Taylor · 2003 · Cambridge University Press

Academic foundations of exchange rate behaviour.

  • FX
  • Interest rates
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Predicting Stock Price Movements Using Only Price

Burton Malkiel · 2003 · Random House

In 'Predicting Stock Price Movements Using Only Price', Burton Malkiel explores the dynamics of stock price movements through historical price data. This introductory text is aimed at students and investors seeking to understand the fundamental principles behind price prediction in equity markets.

  • Market memoirs
  • Equities
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A Primer on Market Microstructure

Maureen O'Hara · 2002 · MIT Press

A Primer on Market Microstructure by Maureen O'Hara provides an essential introduction to the intricacies of market microstructure, focusing on the mechanisms that underpin trading and price formation. This text is particularly relevant for traders, analysts, and researchers seeking to understand the operational dynamics of financial markets.

  • Market microstructure
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A Primer on Market Microstructure: Essentials for Traders

Owen F. Harris · 2002 · MIT Press

A Primer on Market Microstructure provides an accessible introduction to the essential concepts and mechanisms that underpin trading environments. It focuses on the behaviour of market participants and the impact of their actions on price formation and liquidity.

  • Market microstructure
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Trading and Exchanges

Market microstructure for practitioners

Larry Harris · 2002 · Oxford University Press

Institutional view of trading mechanics and market design.

  • Market microstructure
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Credit Derivatives: A Guide to Instruments and Applications

Janet M. Tavakoli · 2001 · John Wiley & Sons

This comprehensive guide explores the intricate world of credit derivatives, detailing the various instruments and their applications in financial markets. It serves as an essential resource for traders, analysts, and structurers seeking to deepen their understanding of credit risk management.

  • Derivatives
  • Credit
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When Genius Failed

Roger Lowenstein · 2001 · Random House

LTCM and the limits of models.

  • Derivatives
  • Risk management
  • Market memoirs
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Stochastic Volatility Modeling

Jean-Pierre Fouque et al. · 2000 · Chapman And Hall

Stochastic Volatility Modeling provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying stochastic volatility models in quantitative finance. The book covers essential mathematical tools and methodologies for pricing derivatives and managing risk in financial markets.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
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Credit Risk Modeling: Theory and Application

Michel Crouhy et al. · 2000 · John Wiley & Sons

This comprehensive volume on credit risk modeling provides an in-depth exploration of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. It covers essential methodologies for assessing credit risk, making it a crucial resource for practitioners in risk management and quantitative analysis.

  • Risk management
  • Credit