Quant Finance Bootcamp 24

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About Course

Dear Participants,

 

Quant Finance Institute (QFI) is thrilled to welcome you to Quant Finance Bootcamp 24, an intensive learning journey designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of quantitative finance. This program is crafted to bridge the gap between theoretical financial concepts and their practical applications, using real-world data and case studies.

 

Over the course of this program, you will delve into sophisticated financial models, explore advanced risk management techniques, and develop a deep understanding of derivative markets. Each section of our curriculum is tailored to introduce you to the fundamental and cutting-edge topics necessary for a successful career in finance.

 

We encourage you to engage fully, and take advantage of the opportunities to interact with fellow learners and instructors. This is more than just a learning experience—it’s a chance to be part of a community that fosters innovation and critical thinking.

 

We are excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to seeing the impact of your learning in the world of finance.

 

Welcome Aboard!

 

We have detailed the curriculum of the cohort below

 

Section 1: Derivative Introduction

  • Exchange Traded Market
  • Over the Counter Market
  • Forward
  • Future
  • Options (Call & Put)
  • Swaps
  • Types of Traders
    • Hedger
    • Arbitrageur
    • Speculator

 

Section 2: Future Market

  • Introduction
  • Specification of Future Contract
  • Operations of Margin Account
  • Case Study on Future Market
  • Forward vs Future

 

Section 3: Mechanics of Option Market

  • Types of Options (Call & Put)
  • Types of Position (Long Call, Long Put, Short Call, Short Put)
  • Payoff Diagram (Long Call, Long Put, Short Call, Short Put)
  • Types of Underlying Assets
  • European Option
  • American Option

 

Section 4: Swaps

  • Introduction
  • Purpose
  • Types of Swaps
  • Interest Rate Swaps
    • Structure and Mechanics (fixed for floating, floating for floating)
    • Valuation
    • Applications: Hedging interest rate risk, modifying cash flow structures

 

Section 5: Binomial Tree of Pricing American Option

  • One Step Binomial Tree
  • Risk Neutral Valuation
  • Real World vs Risk Neutral World
  • Two Step Binomial Tree
  • Quant Modeling Project

 

Section 6: Mathematical Finance

  • Stochastic Process (Continuous vs. Discrete)
  • The Markov Property
  • Continuous Time Stochastic Process
  • Weiner Process or Brownian Motion
  • Discrete Time Model
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Correlated Process
  • Ito’s Lemma

 

Section 7: The Black Scholes Model

  • Lognormal property of Stock Price
  • Estimating Volatility from Historical Data
  • Assumptions of Black Scholes Model
  • Formula & Interpretation of Black Scholes Model
  • Practical Applications
  • Limitation of BS Model and how to overcome using other Models
  • Quant Modeling Project

 

Section 8: Greeks

  • Risk Measures for Derivative Portfolio
    • Delta
    • Gamma
    • Rho
    • Theta
    • Vega
  • Applications of Greeks
    • Delta Hedging
    • Gamma Hedging
    • Vega Hedging

 

Section 9: Put Call Parity

  • Put Call Parity for European Option
  • Put Call Parity for European Option (with Dividends)
  • Put Call Parity for American Option

 

Section 10: Value at Risk & Expected Shortfall

  • Introduction
  • Variance Covariance Method
  • Historical Method
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Back Testing VaR (Traffic Light Approach, Kupiec Approach)
  • Stress Testing VaR (SVaR)
  • Quant Modeling Project

 

Section 11: Exotic Options

  • Asian Option
  • Binary Option
  • Barrier Option

 

Section 12: Stochastic Interest Rate Modeling

  • Introduction to Interest Rate Models
  • Vasicek Interest Rate Model
    • Model Specification, Properties and Characteristics, Applications
  • CIR Interest Rate Model
    • Model Specification, Properties and Characteristics, Applications
  • Vasicek vs. CIR – Differences
  • Model Calibration and Implementation
  • Quant Modeling Project

 

Section 13: Model Validation

  • Introduction to Model Validation
  • Key Components of Model Validation (Conceptual Soundness, Model Assumptions, Data Quality and Relevance)
  • Model Testing and Performance (Back testing, Stress Testing, Sensitivity Analysis, Benchmarking)
  • Validation Metrics

 

Section 14: Portfolio Management

  • Alpha
  • Beta, Adj R2
  • Volatility
  • Sortino Ratio, Treynor Ratio, Sharpe Ratio
  • Maximum Drawdown
  • Quant Modeling Project
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What Will You Learn?

  • Foundational Knowledge: Gain a solid understanding of derivative markets, including forwards, futures, and options, and the roles of different traders like hedgers, arbitrageurs, and speculators.
  • Future Markets: Learn the intricacies of futures contracts, margin account operations, and the distinctions between forward and future contracts through case studies.
  • Options Mechanics: Master the types of options, positions, and payoff diagrams, and differentiate between European and American options.
  • Option Pricing: Explore the binomial tree method for pricing American options and the concept of risk-neutral valuation.
  • Stochastic Processes: Delve into continuous and discrete stochastic processes, Brownian motion, and apply Ito's Lemma to quantitative finance models.
  • Black-Scholes Model: Understand the assumptions, application, and interpretation of the Black-Scholes Merton model for option pricing.
  • Risk Management with Greeks: Learn how to calculate and use Delta, Gamma, Rho, Theta, and Vega for hedging and risk management.
  • Value at Risk (VaR): Analyze risk using VaR and Expected Shortfall, with backtesting and stress testing to validate models.
  • Exotic Options: Explore the unique characteristics and applications of exotic options such as Asian, binary, and barrier options.
  • Interest Rate Modeling: Study stochastic interest rate models like Vasicek and CIR, focusing on their calibration, implementation, and differences.

Course Content

Introduction to Derivatives

  • Introduction to Derivative (Forwards & Futures)
    01:44:27
  • Introduction to Derivative (Practical Example)
    01:54:25
  • Introduction to Derivative (Call & Put Option) – Part A
    01:05:28
  • Introduction to Derivative (Call & Put Option) – Part B
    56:23
  • Introduction to Derivative (Operation of Margin Account)
    01:16:24
  • Introduction to Derivative (Practical Example on Options)
    19:34

Risk Management in Derivatives

Quant Modeling & Stochastic Processes

Stochastic Interest Rate Modeling

Value at Risk Modeling