Introduction to Financial Math using the HP 17B/19B calculator [Paperback]

Norman Toy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 1998

Designed for people who don't know financial math or who want to review it.

Clear, realistic explanations of key financial math concepts and terms. Packed with exercises that demonstrate how to use financial math to solve present value, future value, net present value, internal rate of return, terminal value, and other financial problems.

Special section on the capital markets and how they work.

Supplements on basic algebra and the HP calculator.

CONTENTS

Part 1: Introduction to Capital Markets

Learn how money works for borrowers and lenders; meet the players; get an overview of the institutions and the financial instruments they use.

Part 2: Financial Math

Learn the key skills for calculating money's value over time through real-life examples and step-by-step explanations keyed to the HP calculator.

Learn how to set up a problem so that the solution develops naturally.

Appendix: Basic Algebra

Been a long time since you factored an equation? Brush up your skills or use this section as a reference as you work the money math problems.

Appendix: HP Calculator

Get oriented with this handy guide to the calculator and how to use it for financial math.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

On the faculty of Columbia Graduate School of Business for over 25 years. Has taught financial math, capital markets, corporate finance, and analysis and forecasting around the world for over 25 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 179 pages
• Publisher: Adkins & Matchett; 1 edition (May 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891112511
• ISBN-13: 978-1891112515
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,346,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Calculators > Financial & Business

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful tools needed for financial math, March 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to Financial Math using the HP 17B/19B calculator (Paperback)

Introduction to Financial Math is probably one of the best written, easy to understand, and fun to read math textbook out there! Four years ago, I joined an investment bank and was required to review the Adkins & Matchett's Financial Business Box. Having come from a non quant background, I was quite nervous. This book definitely put me on ease! It's easy to understand, has tons of problem sets, and most importantly isn't boring to read (when was the last time you read that about a math book?)

Now, I am going to Business School and will review all this material again. Without question, this book provides you with all the necessary tools needed in finance.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to learn, November 12, 2001

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This review is from: Introduction to Financial Math using the HP 17B/19B calculator (Paperback)

This would be a good book for new people to the world of finance.
One user wrote that the 17BII and the 19BII are not financial calculators, he is really wrong, and should contact Hewlett Packard if he thinks that the 2 calculators are not financial calculators.

Back to the book, if you are new to world of finance or just taking an into class, this book would be a very helpful learning tool.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory text to the financial markets, April 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to Financial Math using the HP 17B/19B calculator (Paperback)

Solid intro to capital markets financial math - fun to do and lighthearted.