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by sebimatei
August 18th, 2005, 6:20 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: CFA L1 results out
Replies: 6
Views: 141554

CFA L1 results out

The results for L2 and L3 are now available.Level II Pass Rate: 56% Level III Pass Rate: 55% I passed L3. Uffff! I feel like a snow flake!S
by sebimatei
April 13th, 2005, 5:25 am
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Paper trading website / program
Replies: 3
Views: 153485

Paper trading website / program

Rubinstein's option calculator (here) can be used for pricing purposes. However, such features as real data feeding or saving strategies are not available. HtH
by sebimatei
April 6th, 2005, 7:29 am
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Replication of CMS Caplets
Replies: 17
Views: 204634

Replication of CMS Caplets

Convexity Conundrums paper can be found here. HTH
by sebimatei
March 23rd, 2005, 10:44 am
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Beta Testers Needed...
Replies: 9
Views: 158586

Beta Testers Needed...

Have you seen the new option calculator on Rubinstein's web page?In my opinion is very good. Pricing models for a wide range of options are embedded.To access it, follow this link, then click on Internet Rubinstein's Options Calculator icon. Enjoy!
by sebimatei
March 7th, 2005, 2:08 pm
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Beta Testers Needed...
Replies: 9
Views: 158586

Beta Testers Needed...

The web page was tested only with IE.Good point ssternlight.Best, S
by sebimatei
March 7th, 2005, 11:07 am
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Beta Testers Needed...
Replies: 9
Views: 158586

Beta Testers Needed...

that's ok. I didn't use GSL or other similar library. PHP+MySQL+JavaScript is a powerful combination for web programming. and, besides, it's absolutely free and most of the web hosting companies offer support for these as part of the standard package.Best, S
by sebimatei
March 7th, 2005, 10:50 am
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Beta Testers Needed...
Replies: 9
Views: 158586

Beta Testers Needed...

<t>I'm not sure if I correctly understand your question. However: the calculations are based on PHP routines, data integrity (ex: non-negative interest rates) is checked via JavaScript routines and error messages are generated before any calculation starts and graphics are displayed using PHP's GD l...
by sebimatei
March 7th, 2005, 10:27 am
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Beta Testers Needed...
Replies: 9
Views: 158586

Beta Testers Needed...

<t>exotiq, thanks for your comments.I made some changes to my calculator taking into account the suggestions received.The application's main page now includes an example based on a delta hedging strategy using (plain vanilla) call options. It could be a good starting point for anyone interested in u...
by sebimatei
March 3rd, 2005, 12:14 pm
Forum: Programming and Software Forum
Topic: Beta Testers Needed...
Replies: 9
Views: 158586

Beta Testers Needed...

<t>Hi everyone!I just finished an online option calculator and I would need someone to check its functionality.Any suggestions are welcome.Pls see the link below:Quantitative-Finance.infoFull credit will be provided to the relevant contributors. Unfortunately, no $$ could be granted, since the web p...
by sebimatei
September 17th, 2004, 11:13 am
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: New Book - My Life as a Quant : Reflections on Physics and Finance by Emanuel Derman
Replies: 7
Views: 176771

New Book - My Life as a Quant : Reflections on Physics and Finance by Emanuel Derman

It seems that Amazon already has it. I pre-ordered the book in August and received a confirmation message from them that items shipped on September 14, 2004.
by sebimatei
June 15th, 2004, 11:34 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: CFA software
Replies: 2
Views: 186824

CFA software

<t>I used only Schweser Study Notes to prepare for L2You have more than enough questions there (at the end of each chapter, old exam questions at the end of each big section plus a whole book with sample tests).If you read the material at least two times and work the problems you shouldn't have any ...
by sebimatei
May 11th, 2004, 10:37 am
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: Peter Carr - European Put Call Symmetry
Replies: 3
Views: 190885

Peter Carr - European Put Call Symmetry

thanks guys! I'll let you know, if I'll find something more on this...S
by sebimatei
May 10th, 2004, 7:18 am
Forum: Book And Research Paper Forum
Topic: Peter Carr - European Put Call Symmetry
Replies: 3
Views: 190885

Peter Carr - European Put Call Symmetry

Does anyone have a copy of the following paper:Carr, Peter. European put call symmetry. [Ithaca, N.Y.] : CornellUniversity, Johnson Graduate School of ManagementThnx, S
by sebimatei
September 24th, 2003, 1:03 pm
Forum: Technical Forum
Topic: Asian Option: Vorst vs Curran
Replies: 6
Views: 191020

Asian Option: Vorst vs Curran

can u put the link on this forum?