Hrishikesh Vinod, Derrick Reagle – Preparing for the Worst Incorporating Downside Risk in Stock Market Investments
This book presents the latest ideas in the field from the ground up, making the discussion accessible to mathematicians and statisticians interested in applications in finance, as well as to finance professionals who may not have a mathematical background. An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to explore the critical issues of finance, portfolio management, and securities pricing
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Incorporates Value at Risk into the theoretical discussion
- Uses many examples to illustrate downside risk in U.S., international, and emerging market investments
- Addresses downside risk arising from fraud and corruption
- Includes step-by-step instructions on how to implement the methods introduced in this book
- Offers advice on how to avoid pitfalls in calculations and computer programming
- Provides software use information and tips