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  1. Crowd Funding: Concept and Economic Rationale

    Authors: Jacob, Joshy; Varma, Jayanth R;

    Reference No: F&A0530TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 30, March, 2016

    Abstract: Crowfunding is a relatively new way of raising capital for early stage entrepreneurial ventures. It involves raising funds from a large number of individuals in small denominations. The note discusses various aspects of the different forms of crowfunding. It describes the mechanics involved in the most popular form of crowfunding ... More

  2. Inflation Indexed Bonds: Technical note

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0528TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 23, February, 2016

  3. Probability in Finance - IV: The Vanna-Volga Method

    Authors: Virmani, Vineet;

    Reference No: F&A0531TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 5, February, 2016

    Abstract: This note describes the intuition and the mathematics behind the Vanna-Volga method for pricing derivatives in the foreign-exchange markets. After building the intuition through the lens of risk neutral density and movement in volatility smile, the note explains the mathematics of the necessary adjustment to the Black-Scholes valuation formula in ... More

  4. Probability in Finance - III: Mathematics of the Dupire Local Volatility Model

    Authors: Virmani; Vineet;

    Reference No: F&A0524TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 6, July, 2015

    Abstract: This note lays out the necessary background and essential mathematics for understanding the Dupire Local Volatility model in derivatives pricing. ... More

  5. Probability in Finance - I: Mathematics of the Martingale and the Numeraire Change Approach to the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Formula

    Authors: Virmani, Vineet;

    Reference No: F&A0514TEC Pages: 34 Published on: 25, March, 2014

    Abstract: This technical note lays out the necessary mathematics for understanding the martingale and change of numeraire approaches to the Black-Scholes option pricing formula. ... More

  6. PDEs in Finance -I: Mathematics of the Black-Scholes-Merton PDE

    Authors: Virmani, Vineet;

    Reference No: F&A0492TEC Pages: 35 Published on: 9, February, 2012

    Abstract: This technical note lays out the necessary mathematics for understanding the Black-Scholes-Merton Partial Differential Equation. ... More

  7. Irrigation Development: Rationale, Achievements, Problems and their Solutions

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0786TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note deals with (a) the theory of leading inputs, (b) irrigation potential, its development and utilization under successive five years plans, (c) the size and composition of public investment in harnessing various sources of irrigation and their benefits in general terms, (d) major problem-areas of development of irrigation as ... More

  8. Duration and Immunization

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0426TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This is a non-technical introduction to the concepts of duration, convexity and their use in immunization of bond portfolios. ... More

  9. Cost of Capital

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0424TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This note discusses the assumptions behind the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and its use in project evaluation. ... More

  10. Term Structure of Interest Rates

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0429TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This note discusses the concepts of zero coupon bonds, yield to maturity, spot rates, forward rates and term structure. The implications of various theories of term structure for interest rate movements and the strategy of "riding the yield curve" are highlighted. The note concludes with a brief overview of methods ... More

  11. Framework for Financial Analysis

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0427TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This notes provides an overview of the important financial ratios, their interpretation and their inter-relationships. ... More

  12. Dividend Policy

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0425TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This note discusses the assumptions underlying the M-M dividend irrelevance proposition and the implications of the violations of these assumptions for optimal dividend policy. ... More

  13. Risk, Mean Variance Analysis and the CAPM

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0423TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This note discusses portfolio theory and the principles of diversification; the role of market model assumptions in simplifying the portfolio selection problem; and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) as an equilibrium condition flowing from portfolio theory. ... More

  14. Concepts in Valuation

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0431TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This note provides an overview of the concepts underlying project evaluation ?present value arithmetic, identification of project cash flows, criteria for investment decisions, the weighted average cost of capital, and the relationship between net present value (NPV) and the market value of equity. ... More

  15. Capital Structure

    Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

    Reference No: F&A0428TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 8, February, 1996

    Abstract: This note discusses the Modigliani-Miller capital structure irrelevance propositions and highlights the underlying assumptions. The tax shield benefit and financial distress costs, including agency related costs, of debt financing are then discussed. The note concludes with some guidelines for an optimal capital structure. ... More

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