7 Financial Mathematics
The world of finance is literally FULL of mathematical models, formulas, and sys-
tems. It is absolutely necessary to understand certain key concepts in order to be
successful financially, whether that means saving money for the future or to avoid
being a victim of a quick-talking salesman. Financial mathematics is a collection of
mathematical techniques that find application in finance, e.g., asset pricing: deriva-
tive securities, hedging and risk management, portfolio optimization, structured
products. This chapter has links to math lessons about financial topics, such as
annuities, savings rates, compound interest, and present value. Topics discussed in
this chapter are as follows:
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The number of payments
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