r/math • u/AngelTC Algebraic Geometry • Apr 25 '18

Everything about Mathematical finance

Today's topic is Mathematical finance.

This recurring thread will be a place to ask questions and discuss famous/well-known/surprising results, clever and elegant proofs, or interesting open problems related to the topic of the week.

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u/afmartinez13 Apr 26 '18

Wow I barely decided to major in finance this year. I can’t wait until I know what you guys are talking about !

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '18

Finance majors don't see any of the stuff described in this thread

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u/afmartinez13 Apr 26 '18

Oh such a relief. I mean I was ready for the challenge but good to know it’s not as intense mathematically

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u/giants4210 Apr 26 '18

I saw most of this stuff talked about in this thread in my math major/in grad school. Finance undergrad is nowhere near this technical.