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Quantitative Investing is perhaps one of the 'hottest' type/strategy for investing, particularly in the data-driven world we live in. But what exactly is quantitative investing? How does it work? …
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Factor investing may or may not be something that you’ve heard of. But it might actually make the most sense for a long-term investing strategy. In this article/guide, we'll explore what factor …
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The Discount Rate - essential for any Finance course worth its title, pivotal for valuation, capital budgeting, and a whole host of other concepts. But what is a discount rate? And why exactly does it …
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The P&L Statement (aka Profit and Loss Statement) is one of the primary financial statements that companies must prepare and publish. In this P&L tutorial / article, you'll learn the most …
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Zero Coupon Bond Valuation Tutorial Key Snapshots Zero Coupon Bond Formula [latexpage] The generalised Zero Coupon Bond formula is: $$ P = \frac{Par_n}{(1+YTM)^n} $$ Where: $P$ …
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EMH is perhaps one of the most fundamental concepts in modern investing and portfolio theory. But what is the Efficient Market Hypothesis? And why is it important? Let's find out. What Is …
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Bonds Characteristics Tutorial Key Snapshots All bonds have 4 characteristics. Most have 5, including: Price Par Value Coupon Payment (and Coupon Rate) Maturity Date Yield to …
Net Present Value (NPV) Tutorial Key Snapshots NPV Formulas [latexpage] The generalised NPV formula is: $$ NPV = PV - I $$ Where $NPV$ refers to the Net Present Value, $PV$ refers …
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Tutorial Key Snapshots IRR Formulas [latexpage] IRR formula for single cash flow: $$ IRR = \sqrt[\leftroot{-2}\uproot{2}n]{\frac{CF_n}{I}} - 1 $$ Here, …
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What is Asset Allocation? How does it work? Why does it work? All interesting questions with plenty to think about when answering them. Let's get on with it. What is Asset Allocation Firstly, …
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What is the risk-free rate? Why does it matter? What's its purpose? How do you use it? We'll explore all of this and more in this article. Let's get into it. As an investor, you would probably …
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