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Python for Finance

Python for Finance is a programming language course designed to teach individuals how to use Python for financial analysis and quantitative finance applications.

  • 8 articles
  • 14 videos
  • 24 min of reading

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3 articles · 9 min

  1. Intro to Python for Finance: A Beginner’s Guide

    Welcome to this intro to Python for finance tutorial where we will introduce some Python basics, including variable types, control flow statements…

    4 min readLevel: FoundationsVideo

  2. yfinance Export to Excel: A Step-by-Step Python Guide

    In this blog post, we will demonstrate how to download historical stock prices using the yfinance library and Python, and then export to Excel file.

    2 min readLevel: CoreVideo

  3. Portfolio Optimization using Python and Modern Portfolio Theory

    Portfolio Optimization is an essential aspect of modern investing, and Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) is a well-known approach to achieve an optimal portfolio.

    3 min readLevel: CoreVideo

Value at Risk

3 parts · 10 min

  1. Historical Method: Value at Risk (VaR) In Python

    In this blog post, we will demonstrate how to perform Value at Risk (VaR) calculations using the historical method for a portfolio of stocks.

    3 min readLevel: Core

  2. Parametric Method: Value at Risk (VaR) In Python

    In this blog article, we will demonstrate how to calculate the Value at Risk (VaR) for a portfolio of stocks using the parametric method, also known…

    3 min readLevel: Core

  3. Monte Carlo Method: Value at Risk (VaR) In Python

    In this blog post, we will demonstrate how to perform a Value at Risk (VaR) simulation based on the Monte Carlo Method for a portfolio of stocks using Python…

    4 min readLevel: CoreVideo

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2 articles · 5 min

  • Black Scholes Model in Python: Step-By-Step Guide

    In the world of finance, the Black-Scholes-Merton model stands out as a pivotal tool for pricing options. Lets create the Black Scholes model in Python.

    2 min readLevel: CoreCalculatorVideo

  • Dupont Analysis in Python: Step-by-Step Guide

    In this blog post, we’ll explore how to analyze company financials using a DuPont Analysis in Python. We’ll retrieve financial data using the AlphaVantage API…

    3 min readLevel: CoreVideo

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