Search results for "Data Analytics for Finance Using Python"
Items we need to order for you
Data Analytics for Finance Using Python
Unlock the power of data analytics in finance with this comprehensive guide. Data Analytics for Finance Using Python is your key to unlocking the secrets of the financial markets.In this book, you’ll discover how to harness the latest data analytics techniques, including machine learning and inferential statistics, to make informed investment decisions and drive business success. With a focus on practical application, this book takes you on a journey from the basics of data preprocessing and visualization to advanced modeling techniques for stock price prediction.Through real-world case studies and examples, you’ll learn how to: Uncover hidden patterns and trends in financial data Build predictive models that drive investment decisions Optimize portfolio performance using data-driven insights Stay ahead of the competition with cutting-edge data analytics techniquesWhether you’re a finance professional seeking to enhance your data analytics skills or a researcher looking to advance the field of finance through data-driven insights, this book is an essential resource. Dive into the world of data analytics in finance and discover the power to make informed decisions, drive business success, and stay ahead of the curve.This book will be helpful for students, researchers, and users of machine learning and financial tools in the disciplines of commerce, management, and economics.
R 6,646.09
Data Analytics for Finance Using Python
Unlock the power of data analytics in finance with this comprehensive guide. Data Analytics for Finance Using Python is your key to unlocking the secrets of the financial markets.In this book, you’ll discover how to harness the latest data analytics techniques, including machine learning and inferential statistics, to make informed investment decisions and drive business success. With a focus on practical application, this book takes you on a journey from the basics of data preprocessing and visualization to advanced modeling techniques for stock price prediction.Through real-world case studies and examples, you’ll learn how to: Uncover hidden patterns and trends in financial data Build predictive models that drive investment decisions Optimize portfolio performance using data-driven insights Stay ahead of the competition with cutting-edge data analytics techniquesWhether you’re a finance professional seeking to enhance your data analytics skills or a researcher looking to advance the field of finance through data-driven insights, this book is an essential resource. Dive into the world of data analytics in finance and discover the power to make informed decisions, drive business success, and stay ahead of the curve.This book will be helpful for students, researchers, and users of machine learning and financial tools in the disciplines of commerce, management, and economics.
R 2,695.81
Financial Data Analysis Using Python
This book will introduce essential concepts in financial analysis methods & models, covering time-series analysis, graphical analysis, technical and fundamental analysis, asset pricing and portfolio theory, investment and trade strategies, risk assessment and prediction, and financial ML practices. The Python programming language and its ecosystem libraries, such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, statsmodels, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-learn, Prophet, and other data science tools will demonstrate these rooted financial concepts in practice examples. This book will also help you understand the concepts of financial market dynamics, estimate the metrics of financial asset profitability, predict trends, evaluate strategies, optimize portfolios, and manage financial risks. You will also learn data analysis techniques using the Python programming language to understand the basics of data preparation, visualization, and manipulation in the world of financial data.FEATURES• Illustrates financial data analysis using Python data science libraries & techniques• Uses Python visualization tools to justify investment and trading strategies• Covers asset pricing & portfolio management methods with Python
R 1,254.00
R 611.00
R 611.00
R 947.00
Derivatives Analytics with Python
Supercharge options analytics and hedging using the power of Python Derivatives Analytics with Python shows you how to implement market-consistent valuation and hedging approaches using advanced financial models, efficient numerical techniques, and the powerful capabilities of the Python programming language. This unique guide offers detailed explanations of all theory, methods, and processes, giving you the background and tools necessary to value stock index options from a sound foundation. You'll find and use self-contained Python scripts and modules and learn how to apply Python to advanced data and derivatives analytics as you benefit from the 5,000+ lines of code that are provided to help you reproduce the results and graphics presented. Coverage includes market data analysis, risk-neutral valuation, Monte Carlo simulation, model calibration, valuation, and dynamic hedging, with models that exhibit stochastic volatility, jump components, stochastic short rates, and more. The companion website features all code and IPython Notebooks for immediate execution and automation. Python is gaining ground in the derivatives analytics space, allowing institutions to quickly and efficiently deliver portfolio, trading, and risk management results. This book is the finance professional's guide to exploiting Python's capabilities for efficient and performing derivatives analytics. Reproduce major stylized facts of equity and options markets yourselfApply Fourier transform techniques and advanced Monte Carlo pricingCalibrate advanced option pricing models to market dataIntegrate advanced models and numeric methods to dynamically hedge options Recent developments in the Python ecosystem enable analysts to implement analytics tasks as performing as with C or C++, but using only about one-tenth of the code or even less. Derivatives Analytics with Python — Data Analysis, Models, Simulation, Calibration and Hedging shows you what you need to know to supercharge your derivatives and risk analytics efforts.
R 3,419.00
R 611.00
R 580.00
R 531.00
R 611.00
Mastering Python for Finance
Take your financial skills to the next level by mastering cutting-edge mathematical and statistical financial applicationsKey FeaturesExplore advanced financial models used by the industry and ways of solving them using PythonBuild state-of-the-art infrastructure for modeling, visualization, trading, and moreEmpower your financial applications by applying machine learning and deep learningBook DescriptionThe second edition of Mastering Python for Finance will guide you through carrying out complex financial calculations practiced in the industry of finance by using next-generation methodologies. You will master the Python ecosystem by leveraging publicly available tools to successfully perform research studies and modeling, and learn to manage risks with the help of advanced examples.You will start by setting up your Jupyter notebook to implement the tasks throughout the book. You will learn to make efficient and powerful data-driven financial decisions using popular libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, Numpy, SciPy, and sklearn. You will also learn how to build financial applications by mastering concepts such as stocks, options, interest rates and their derivatives, and risk analytics using computational methods. With these foundations, you will learn to apply statistical analysis to time series data, and understand how time series data is useful for implementing an event-driven backtesting system and for working with high-frequency data in building an algorithmic trading platform. Finally, you will explore machine learning and deep learning techniques that are applied in finance.By the end of this book, you will be able to apply Python to different paradigms in the financial industry and perform efficient data analysis.What you will learnSolve linear and nonlinear models representing various financial problemsPerform principal component analysis on the DOW index and its componentsAnalyze, predict, and forecast stationary and non-stationary time series processesCreate an event-driven backtesting tool and measure your strategiesBuild a high-frequency algorithmic trading platform with PythonReplicate the CBOT VIX index with SPX options for studying VIX-based strategiesPerform regression-based and classification-based machine learning tasks for predictionUse TensorFlow and Keras in deep learning neural network architectureWho this book is forIf you are a financial or data analyst or a software developer in the financial industry who is interested in using advanced Python techniques for quantitative methods in finance, this is the book you need! You will also find this book useful if you want to extend the functionalities of your existing financial applications by using smart machine learning techniques. Prior experience in Python is required.
R 1,498.00
Python Data Analytics
Explore the latest Python tools and techniques to help you tackle the world of data acquisition and analysis. You'll review scientific computing with NumPy, visualization with matplotlib, and machine learning with scikit-learn. This third edition is fully updated for the latest version of Python and its related libraries, and includes coverage of social media data analysis, image analysis with OpenCV, and deep learning libraries. Each chapter includes multiple examples demonstrating how to work with each library. At its heart lies the coverage of pandas, for high-performance, easy-to-use data structures and tools for data manipulationAuthor Fabio Nelli expertly demonstrates using Python for data processing, management, and information retrieval. Later chapters apply what you've learned to handwriting recognition and extending graphical capabilities with the JavaScript D3 library. Whether you are dealing with sales data, investment data, medical data, web page usage, or other data sets, Python Data Analytics, Third Edition is an invaluable reference with its examples of storing, accessing, and analyzing data.What You'll LearnUnderstand the core concepts of data analysis and the Python ecosystemGo in depth with pandas for reading, writing, and processing dataUse tools and techniques for data visualization and image analysisExamine popular deep learning libraries Keras, Theano,TensorFlow, and PyTorchWho This Book Is ForExperienced Python developers who need to learn about Pythonic tools for data analysis
R 1,368.00
R 548.28
Financial Data Science with Python
In today's finance industry, data-driven decision-making is essential. Financial Data Science with Python: An Integrated Approach to Analysis, Modeling, and Machine Learning bridges the gap between traditional finance and modern data science, offering a comprehensive guide for students, analysts, and professionals.This book equips readers with the tools to analyze complex financial data, build predictive models, and apply machine learning techniques to real-world financial challenges.Beginning with foundational Python concepts, the author covers essential topics like data structures, object-oriented programming, and key libraries such as NumPy and Pandas. The book advances into more complex areas, including financial data processing, time series analysis with ARIMA and GARCH models, and both supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods tailored to finance. Practical techniques like regression, classification, and clustering are explored in a financial context.A key feature is the hands-on approach. Through real-world examples, projects, and exercises, readers will apply Python to tasks like risk assessment, market forecasting, and financial pattern recognition. All code examples are provided in Jupyter Notebooks, enhancing interactivity.Whether you're a student building foundational skills, a financial analyst enhancing technical expertise, or a professional staying competitive in a data-driven industry, this book offers the knowledge and tools to succeed in financial data science.
R 1,043.69
R 611.00
R 2,997.00
Business Analytics with Python
Your essential textbook for mastering business analytics through Python.Business Analytics with Python by Bowei Chen and Gerhard Kling is the definitive guide for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students studying business, management or finance. Designed to support analytics modules that prioritize practical application, this textbook introduces students to data-driven decision-making through Python, without assuming a background in computer science. It aligns with course outcomes by integrating statistical, mathematical and machine learning techniques into a unified business context. This textbook takes a holistic approach to business analytics, exploring how Python can be used to interpret and solve real-world problems. From foundational coding skills to the implementation of supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods, students learn how to translate data into insight across key business functions. Through industry-relevant case studies, including customer churn analysis, fraud detection and sales forecasting, learners build confidence in applying analytics to real organizational challenges. Pedagogical features include: - A running case study that reinforces practical learning across chapters - Clear learning objectives and chapter summaries to track progress - Step-by-step exercises and coding activities to build analytical fluency - Examples grounded in real business applications for immediate relevance Whether preparing for exams or building analytical capability for a future career, this textbook equips students with the tools to turn business data into strategic advantage.
R 7,557.83
R 885.00
Business Analytics with Python
Your essential textbook for mastering business analytics through Python.Business Analytics with Python by Bowei Chen and Gerhard Kling is the definitive guide for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students studying business, management or finance. Designed to support analytics modules that prioritize practical application, this textbook introduces students to data-driven decision-making through Python, without assuming a background in computer science. It aligns with course outcomes by integrating statistical, mathematical and machine learning techniques into a unified business context. This textbook takes a holistic approach to business analytics, exploring how Python can be used to interpret and solve real-world problems. From foundational coding skills to the implementation of supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods, students learn how to translate data into insight across key business functions. Through industry-relevant case studies, including customer churn analysis, fraud detection and sales forecasting, learners build confidence in applying analytics to real organizational challenges. Pedagogical features include: - A running case study that reinforces practical learning across chapters - Clear learning objectives and chapter summaries to track progress - Step-by-step exercises and coding activities to build analytical fluency - Examples grounded in real business applications for immediate relevance Whether preparing for exams or building analytical capability for a future career, this textbook equips students with the tools to turn business data into strategic advantage.
R 2,353.68
R 2,762.00
R 611.00
Python in Excel for Data Analytics
Learn how to use Python directly in Excel to clean data, build models, and create advanced visualizations. A practical guide for analysts who want to extend Excel without leaving the spreadsheet environment.Key FeaturesUse Python inside Excel for real analytical workflowsBuild visualizations, models, and simulations with easeCombine Excel structure with Python’s analytical powerBook DescriptionExcel is one of the most widely used tools for business analysis, but many analytical tasks quickly reach the limits of formulas and built-in features. Python in Excel changes that by allowing you to perform advanced analysis directly within the spreadsheet environment.This book shows how to combine Excel’s structure and usability with Python’s analytical power. You will learn how to move data between Excel and Python DataFrames, clean and transform datasets efficiently, and explore data using modern visualization techniques.As you progress, you will apply Python to real analytical problems including statistical testing, regression modeling, forecasting, and simulation. You will also learn how to integrate Python outputs into Excel dashboards and reports, creating workflows that are both powerful and practical.Designed for Excel users with no prior programming experience, this book introduces Python concepts gradually and focuses on real-world applications rather than theory. By the end, you will be able to extend Excel in meaningful ways, helping you analyze data more effectively and support better decision-making. What you will learnUse Python directly inside Excel cellsMove data between Excel and DataFramesClean and transform datasets efficientlyBuild advanced visualizations with PythonPerform statistical analysis and modelingForecast trends using time series methodsRun simulations to evaluate uncertaintyCombine Python results with Excel reportsWho this book is forThis book is for business, finance, and operations analysts who rely on Excel and want to go further with their analysis. It is ideal for professionals comfortable with formulas, tables, and PivotTables who want to explore Python without becoming programmers. Early-career data analysts, consultants, and Excel power users will benefit from learning how to extend Excel with more advanced analytical capabilities.
R 1,628.00
R 611.00
R 855.00
Business Analytics
This book focuses on three core knowledge requirements for effective and thorough data analysis for solving business problems. These are a foundational understanding of:1. statistical, econometric, and machine learning techniques;2. data handling capabilities;3. at least one programming language.Practical in orientation, the volume offers illustrative case studies throughout and examples using Python in the context of Jupyter notebooks. Covered topics include demand measurement and forecasting, predictive modeling, pricing analytics, customer satisfaction assessment, market and advertising research, and new product development and research. This volume will be useful to business data analysts, data scientists, and market research professionals, as well as aspiring practitioners in business data analytics. It can also be used in colleges and universities offering courses and certifications in business data analytics, data science, and market research.
R 4,234.14
Foundations for Analytics with Python
If you're like many of Excel's 750 million users, you want to do more with your data-like repeating similar analyses over hundreds of files, or combining data in many files for analysis at one time. This practical guide shows ambitious non-programmers how to automate and scale the processing and analysis of data in different formats-by using Python. After author Clinton Brownley takes you through Python basics, you'll be able to write simple scripts for processing data in spreadsheets as well as databases. You'll also learn how to use several Python modules for parsing files, grouping data, and producing statistics. No programming experience is necessary.Create and run your own Python scripts by learning basic syntax Use Python's csv module to read and parse CSV files Read multiple Excel worksheets and workbooks with the xlrd module Perform database operations in MySQL or with the mysqlclient module Create Python applications to find specific records, group data, and parse text files Build statistical graphs and plots with matplotlib, pandas, ggplot, and seaborn Produce summary statistics, and estimate regression and classification models Schedule your scripts to run automatically in both Windows and Mac environments
R 1,557.00
R 1,099.00
Basic Python for Data Management, Finance, and Marketing
Learn how to gather, manipulate, and analyze data with Python. This book is a practical guide to help you get started with Python from ground zero and to the point where you can use coding for everyday tasks. Python, the most in-demand skill by employers, can be learned in a matter of months and a working knowledge will help you to advance your career. This book will teach you to crunch numbers, analyze big-data, and switch from spreadsheets to a faster and more efficient programming language. You'll benefit from the numerous real-life examples designed to meet current world challenges and from step-by-step guidance to become a confident Python user. Python is used in all aspects of financial industry, from algo trading, reporting and risk management to building valuations models and predictive machine learning programs. Basic Python for Data Management, Finance, and Marketing highlights how this language has become a useful skill with digital marketers, allowing them to analyze data more precisely and run more successful campaigns.What You'll LearnGet started with Python from square oneExtend what's possible on excel with PythonAutomate tasks with PythonAnalyze data more preciselyWho This Book Is ForProfessionals who want to find a job in the modern world or advance their careers within field of Python programming language.
R 1,482.00
Python for Finance 2e
The financial industry has recently adopted Python at a tremendous rate, with some of the largest investment banks and hedge funds using it to build core trading and risk management systems. Updated for Python 3, the second edition of this hands-on book helps you get started with the language, guiding developers and quantitative analysts through Python libraries and tools for building financial applications and interactive financial analytics. Using practical examples throughout the book, author Yves Hilpisch also shows you how to develop a full-fledged framework for Monte Carlo simulation-based derivatives and risk analytics, based on a large, realistic case study. Much of the book uses interactive IPython Notebooks
R 2,768.00
Practical Business Analytics Using R and Python
This book illustrates how data can be useful in solving business problems. It explores various analytics techniques for using data to discover hidden patterns and relationships, predict future outcomes, optimize efficiency and improve the performance of organizations. You’ll learn how to analyze data by applying concepts of statistics, probability theory, and linear algebra. In this new edition, both R and Python are used to demonstrate these analyses. Practical Business Analytics Using R and Python also features new chapters covering databases, SQL, Neural networks, Text Analytics, and Natural Language Processing.Part one begins with an introduction to analytics, the foundations required to perform data analytics, and explains different analytics terms and concepts such as databases and SQL, basic statistics, probability theory, and data exploration. Part two introduces predictive models using statistical machine learning and discusses concepts like regression, classification, and neural networks. Part three covers two of the most popular unsupervised learning techniques, clustering and association mining, as well as text mining and natural language processing (NLP). The book concludes with an overview of big data analytics, R and Python essentials for analytics including libraries such as pandas and NumPy.Upon completing this book, you will understand how to improve business outcomes by leveraging R and Python for data analytics.What You Will LearnMaster the mathematical foundations required for business analyticsUnderstand various analytics models and data mining techniques such as regression, supervised machine learning algorithms for modeling, unsupervised modeling techniques, and how to choose the correct algorithm for analysis in any given taskUse R and Python to develop descriptive models, predictive models, and optimize modelsInterpret and recommend actions based on analytical model outcomesWho This Book Is ForSoftware professionals and developers, managers, and executives who want to understand and learn the fundamentals of analytics using R and Python.
R 1,368.00
Advanced Analytics in Financial Markets
Big Data analytics have emerged as a powerful tool, transforming the global financial market by enabling more informed decision-making, enhancing predictive capabilities and improving risk management. By leveraging vast amounts of data, advanced analytics can provide real-time insights into market trends, forecast potential downturns and identify investment opportunities. This innovative book is one of the first advanced textbooks to address the rapidly evolving field of Big Data in finance.Drawing on the author’s extensive research, consulting and teaching experience, it applies advanced theoretical and empirical methods to massive high-frequency databases to explore important areas of finance, including market efficiency, equities, fixed income securities, options and market microstructure. The book begins with an introduction to risk and uncertainty before exploring applications of advanced analytics to daily data, as well as applications to big data with intraday data. It concludes with suggestions for future work. Raw databases, SAS software code and intermediate and output data files are made available to enable readers to work with real data and perform their own analyses.Advanced Analytics in Financial Markets is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, big data and advanced analytics, as well as a reference book for scholars and practitioners.
R 2,381.00
Python for Accounting and Finance
Python for Accounting and Finance: A Mind-Mapping Approach is an innovative textbook written for accounting and finance students and professionals with no prior coding experience. It introduces Python programming through a mind mapping approach that presents complex concepts in a clear and structured way to support understanding and retention.The book is organised into four parts: Python Basics, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Automation, and Machine Learning. It places programming within practical accounting and finance contexts so that learners can see the direct application of coding in their field. The textbook uses mind maps as a core instructional method. These visual diagrams show programming concepts and their connections, helping learners to understand, organise and recall information, particularly those who learn through visual representation.Enhanced with Google Colab notebooks, this book creates a highly supportive learning experience, equipping students of accounting and finance with essential programming skills for their speciality.
R 2,454.00
Foundations of Programming, Statistics, and Machine Learning for Business Analytics
Business Analysts and Data Scientists are in huge demand, as global companies seek to digitally transform themselves and leverage their data resources to realize competitive advantage.This book covers all the fundamentals, from statistics to programming to business applications, to equip you with the solid foundational knowledge needed to progress in business analytics. Assuming no prior knowledge of programming or statistics, this book takes a simple step-by-step approach which makes potentially intimidating topics easy to understand, by keeping Maths to a minimum and including examples of business analytics in practice.Key features:· Introduces programming fundamentals using R and Python· Covers data structures, data management and manipulation and data visualization· Includes interactive coding notebooks so that you can build up your programming skills progressivelySuitable as an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Business Analytics or as pre-reading for students studying Data Science.Ram Gopal is Pro-Dean and Professor of Information Systems at the University of Warwick.Daniel Philps is an Artificial Intelligence Researcher and Head of Rothko Investment Strategies.Tillman Weyde is Senior Lecturer at City, University of London.
R 3,237.00
R 1,160.00
R 1,139.00
R 1,343.00
R 611.00
R 1,005.37
Python for Accounting and Finance
Python for Accounting and Finance: A Mind-Mapping Approach is an innovative textbook written for accounting and finance students and professionals with no prior coding experience. It introduces Python programming through a mind mapping approach that presents complex concepts in a clear and structured way to support understanding and retention.The book is organised into four parts: Python Basics, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Automation, and Machine Learning. It places programming within practical accounting and finance contexts so that learners can see the direct application of coding in their field. The textbook uses mind maps as a core instructional method. These visual diagrams show programming concepts and their connections, helping learners to understand, organise and recall information, particularly those who learn through visual representation.Enhanced with Google Colab notebooks, this book creates a highly supportive learning experience, equipping students of accounting and finance with essential programming skills for their speciality.
R 8,572.00
R 1,545.00
Getting Started with Python Data Analysis
Learn to use powerful Python libraries for effective data processing and analysisAbout This Book• Learn the basic processing steps in data analysis and how to use Python in this area through supported packages, especially Numpy, Pandas, and Matplotlib• Create, manipulate, and analyze your data to extract useful information to optimize your system• A hands-on guide to help you learn data analysis using PythonWho This Book Is ForIf you are a Python developer who wants to get started with data analysis and you need a quick introductory guide to the python data analysis libraries, then this book is for you.What You Will Learn• Understand the importance of data analysis and get familiar with its processing steps• Get acquainted with Numpy to use with arrays and array-oriented computing in data analysis• Create effective visualizations to present your data using Matplotlib• Process and analyze data using the time series capabilities of Pandas• Interact with different kind of database systems, such as file, disk format, Mongo, and Redis• Apply the supported Python package to data analysis applications through examples• Explore predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms using Scikit-learn, a Python libraryIn DetailData analysis is the process of applying logical and analytical reasoning to study each component of data. Python is a multi-domain, high-level, programming language. It's often used as a scripting language because of its forgiving syntax and operability with a wide variety of different eco-systems. Python has powerful standard libraries or toolkits such as Pylearn2 and Hebel, which offers a fast, reliable, cross-platform environment for data analysis.With this book, we will get you started with Python data analysis and show you what its advantages are.The book starts by introducing the principles of data analysis and supported libraries, along with NumPy basics for statistic and data processing. Next it provides an overview of the Pandas package and uses its powerful features to solve data processing problems.Moving on, the book takes you through a brief overview of the Matplotlib API and some common plotting functions for DataFrame such as plot. Next, it will teach you to manipulate the time and data structure, and load and store data in a file or database using Python packages. The book will also teach you how to apply powerful packages in Python to process raw data into pure and helpful data using examples.Finally, the book gives you a brief overview of machine learning algorithms, that is, applying data analysis results to make decisions or build helpful products, such as recommendations and predictions using scikit-learn. Style and approachThis is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to get you familiar with data analysis and the libraries supported by Python. Topics are explained with real-world examples wherever required.
R 1,335.00
Stochastic Finance with Python
Journey through the world of stochastic finance from learning theory, underlying models, and derivations of financial models (stocks, options, portfolios) to the almost production-ready Python components under cover of stochastic finance. This book will show you the techniques to estimate potential financial outcomes using stochastic processes implemented with Python.The book starts by reviewing financial concepts, such as analyzing different asset types like stocks, options, and portfolios. It then delves into the crux of stochastic finance, providing a glimpse into the probabilistic nature of financial markets. You’ll look closely at probability theory, random variables, Monte Carlo simulation, and stochastic processes to cover the prerequisites from the applied perspective. Then explore random walks and Brownian motion, essential in understanding financial market dynamics. You’ll get a glimpse of two vital modelling tools used throughout the book - stochastic calculus and stochastic differential equations (SDE). Advanced topics like modeling jump processes and estimating their parameters by Fourier-transform-based density recovery methods can be intriguing to those interested in full-numerical solutions of probability models. Moving forward, the book covers options, including the famous Black-Scholes model, dissecting it from both risk-neutral probability and PDE perspectives. A chapter at the end also covers the discovery of portfolio theory, beginning with mean-variance analysis and advancing to portfolio simulation and the efficient frontier.What You Will LearnUnderstand applied probability and statistics with financeDesign forecasting models of the stock price with the stochastic process, Monte-Carlo simulation.Option price estimation with both risk-neutral probabilistic and PDE-driven approach.Use Object-oriented Python to design financial models with reusability.Who This Book Is For Data scientists, quantitative researchers and practitioners, software engineers and AI architects interested in quantitative finance
R 1,482.00
Python Data Analysis
Understand data analysis pipelines using Python Data Analysis, machine learning, pandas, scikit-learn, and data visualization techniques. Build scalable workflows for time series, NLP, image analytics, and big data processing. Key FeaturesPrepare, clean, and transform data with Python, pandas, and exploratory data analysis techniquesApply machine learning with Python using regression, classification, clustering, PCA, and Bayesian methodsScale analytics workflows using Dask, Ray, Modin, and PySparkBook DescriptionModern data analysis goes beyond cleaning and visualizing data. Today's practitioners need to build scalable data pipelines, apply machine learning, work with text and image data, and understand emerging AI techniques such as Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). This guide shows you how to tackle these challenges using Python's modern data ecosystem.Unlike books focused on a single library or technique, this book provides an end-to-end approach to Python data analysis. You'll learn how to move from data preparation and exploratory analysis to machine learning, NLP, image analytics, scalable processing, and AI-powered workflows.Starting with statistical foundations, you'll learn how to clean, transform, wrangle, and visualize data. You'll then explore time series analysis, signal processing, forecasting, and predictive analytics before applying machine learning techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, PCA, probabilistic methods, and Bayesian approaches.The book also covers graph analytics, sentiment analysis, NLP, image analytics, Generative AI, and LLMs. Finally, you'll learn to scale analytics workflows using Dask, Modin, Ray, and PySpark.By the end of the book, you'll be able to build end-to-end data analysis pipelines and apply modern data science and AI techniques to solve real-world challenges.What you will learnPrepare, clean, and transform data for exploratory data analysis and data wranglingAnalyze and visualize data using Python and pandasPerform time series analysis, forecasting, and signal processingApply machine learning with Python using scikit-learn techniquesUse regression, classification, clustering, PCA, and Bayesian methodsPerform sentiment analysis, NLP, graph analytics, and image analyticsAccelerate workflows using Dask, Modin, and RayBuild scalable big data analytics pipelines with PySparkWho this book is forThis book is for data analysts, data scientists, business analysts, statisticians, students, and academic professionals who want to strengthen their Python Data Analysis skills. It is ideal for readers looking to apply data science with Python to real-world problems involving data preparation, visualization, machine learning, NLP, image analytics, and big data processing. A basic understanding of mathematics and working knowledge of Python will help you get the most from this book.
R 1,465.00
Advanced Analytics in Financial Markets
Big Data analytics have emerged as a powerful tool, transforming the global financial market by enabling more informed decision-making, enhancing predictive capabilities and improving risk management. By leveraging vast amounts of data, advanced analytics can provide real-time insights into market trends, forecast potential downturns and identify investment opportunities. This innovative book is one of the first advanced textbooks to address the rapidly evolving field of Big Data in finance.Drawing on the author’s extensive research, consulting and teaching experience, it applies advanced theoretical and empirical methods to massive high-frequency databases to explore important areas of finance, including market efficiency, equities, fixed income securities, options and market microstructure. The book begins with an introduction to risk and uncertainty before exploring applications of advanced analytics to daily data, as well as applications to big data with intraday data. It concludes with suggestions for future work. Raw databases, SAS software code and intermediate and output data files are made available to enable readers to work with real data and perform their own analyses.Advanced Analytics in Financial Markets is the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, big data and advanced analytics, as well as a reference book for scholars and practitioners.
R 8,572.00
