Hedge Fund Modeling and Analysis Using Excel and VBA

 

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Hedge Fund Modeling and Analysis Using Excel and VBA

by David Hampton, Paul Darbyshire

• Length: 278 pages
• Edition: 1
• Language: English
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 2012-03-13
• ISBN-10: 0470747196
• ISBN-13: 9780470747193

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Co-authored by two respected authorities on hedge funds and asset management, this implementation-oriented guide shows you how to employ a range of the most commonly used analysis tools and techniques both in industry and academia, for understanding, identifying and managing risk as well as for quantifying return factors across several key investment strategies. The book is also suitable for use as a core textbook for specialised graduate level courses in hedge funds and alternative investments.

The book provides hands-on coverage of the visual and theoretical methods for measuring and modelling hedge fund performance with an emphasis on risk-adjusted performance metrics and techniques. A range of sophisticated risk analysis models and risk management strategies are also described in detail. Throughout, coverage is supplemented with helpful skill building exercises and worked examples in Excel and VBA.

The book’s dedicated website, www.darbyshirehampton.com provides Excel spreadsheets and VBA source code which can be freely downloaded and also features links to other relevant and useful resources.

A comprehensive course in hedge fund modelling and analysis, this book arms you with the knowledge and tools required to effectively manage your risks and to optimise the return profile of your investment style.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Hedge Fund Industry
Chapter 2 Major Hedge Fund Strategies
Chapter 3 Hedge Fund Data Sources
Chapter 4 Statistical Analysis
Chapter 5 Risk-Adjusted Return Metrics
Chapter 6 Asset Pricing Models
Chapter 7 Hedge Fund Market Risk Management