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30e/360 Day Count Convention (Eurobond Basis)
In different bond markets and instruments there are different day count conventions for calculating accrued interest. Th...
How to Study for PRMIA Mathematics Section
The exam II of the PRM Certification conducted by PRMIA is about mathematical foundations of risk management. As the ris...
Reverse Stress Testing
Reverse stress testing is one of the hottest topics around the world in banking sector. Reverse stress testing is conduc...
Role of a Quantitative Modeler
A quantitative modeler is someone who works in finance and uses numerical and quantitative techniques to build complex q...
Calculator for PRM Exam
PRM exam is one of the most competitive and globally recognized risk certification exams. It’s an online exam that you c...
Calculating Profitability Index in Excel
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CFA Level 2 Summary Notes
If you have started preparing for the CFA Level II exam, you’ve come to the right place. We, at Finance Train, have prep...
Formula to Calculate Country Risk Premium
Country risk refers to the risk of a foreign country defaulting or becoming unable to pay its debt on time. Country risk...
How to Build Efficient Frontier in Excel
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Jensen’s Alpha Calculator in Excel
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Interest-only Stripped Mortgage-backed Security
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How to Annualize Monthly Returns – Example
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Video Lecture for GARCH
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Problems with Calculating WACC
The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the cost of capital a company expects to pay to all its stakeholders incl...
How Not to Fail CFA Level II Exam
There are two reasons why you must be reading this article. One, you’ve just got the news that you have passed CFA Level...
Calculating EWMA Correlation Using Excel
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How to Calculate FCFF and FCFE
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Avoid These Common Financial Modeling Mistakes
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Off-market Forward Contracts
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Exit Strategies for Private Equity Investors
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