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by Stocata
January 11th, 2007, 12:34 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: IRS
Replies: 3
Views: 82580

IRS

<t>hiWhat are the simplest answers to these questions? 1. Consider an Interest Rate Swap, assuming the discount factor curve, D(T), is available for all maturities T, how would you value the fixed leg?2. Similarly, how would you value the floating leg?3. Given the discount factor curve, what would b...
by Stocata
January 11th, 2007, 12:31 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: IRS
Replies: 1
Views: 82153

IRS

<t>hiWhat are the simplest answers to the following questions? 1. Consider an Interest Rate Swap, assuming the discount factor curve, D(T), is available for all maturities T, how would you value the fixed leg?2. Similarly, how would you value the floating leg?3. Given the discount factor curve, what...
by Stocata
August 14th, 2006, 3:18 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: Pricing Barrier options
Replies: 4
Views: 134277

Pricing Barrier options

<r>HiHave you encountered any discretisation problem while pricing barrier options? What if the barrier doesn't lie on the discretise mesh/grid? What solutions can you propose..I know it's a lot of questions but I'd very much appreciate any suggestions you have. Thanks!Regards,<EMAIL email="swetam@g...
by Stocata
August 7th, 2006, 2:13 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: LBS MiF - Cass MTF. Which one?
Replies: 13
Views: 101848

LBS MiF - Cass MTF. Which one?

I'd advise you to go to Cass. Proximity, good amenities, regular workshops and networking sessions, good Masters programme are some of the reasons why you should opt for Cass rather than Oxford.
by Stocata
August 4th, 2006, 2:34 pm
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Cass - MSc - QF
Replies: 1
Views: 96743

Cass - MSc - QF

Hi,I think the best person to ask is the head of the QF programme at Cass. His email is d.nitzsche@city.ac.uk. I'm sure he'll be glad to help.