Course Outline
Introduction
Configuring the Development Environment
- Local vs. online programming environments: Using Anaconda and Jupyter
Essential Python Programming Concepts
- Exploring control structures, data types, functions, data structures, and operators
Expanding Python's Functionality
- Working with Modules and Packages
Building Your Initial Python Application
- Calculating starting and ending dates and times
Retrieving External Data via Python
- Handling data import/export and reading/writing CSV files
- Interacting with SQL databases
Structuring Data with Arrays and Vectors in Python
- Leveraging NumPy and vectorized operations
Data Visualization with Python
- Creating 2D and 3D plots using Matplotlib, pyplot, and SciPy
Data Analysis with Python
- Conducting statistical analysis using scipy.stats and pandas
- Importing and exporting financial data from sources like Excel and web platforms
Simulating Asset Price Movements
- Implementing Monte Carlo simulations
Asset Allocation and Portfolio Optimization Strategies
- Executing capital allocation, asset distribution, and risk evaluation
Risk Assessment and Investment Performance Metrics
- Formulating and resolving portfolio optimization challenges
Fixed-Income Analysis and Option Valuation
- Conducting fixed-income analysis and pricing options
Financial Time Series Analysis
- Evaluating time-series data within financial markets
Transitioning Your Python Application to Production
- Integrating your application with Excel and other web-based tools
Application Performance Enhancement
- Optimizing application speed and efficiency
- Utilizing Parallel Computing and Multiprocessing
Debugging and Troubleshooting
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Requirements
- Familiarity with financial instruments, including securities and derivatives
- A solid grasp of fundamental probability and statistics concepts
- Basic knowledge of differential and integral calculus
Testimonials (3)
How to manage business financials
surprise mtileni - Hatima Holdings (Pty) ltd
Course - Learning Xero
Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging
Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Hands-on exercises related to content really helps to understand more about each topic. Also, style of start class with lecture and continue with hands-on exercise is good and helpful to relate with the lecture that presented earlier.