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Do You Want to Have More Than a Basic Understanding of Volatility and Correlation? Then This is for You.


DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24691) has announced the addition of Volatility and Correlation - Self paced e-learning course to their offering.

Course Description

--Historic Volatility and Correlation, EWMA EWMA Exponentially Weighted Moving Average
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--Implied Volatility and Correlation

--Stochastic Volatility and Correlation, GARCH GARCH Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity  

--Estimating Volatility using Excel

Course Objective

You will be introduced to how historical volatility Historical Volatility

The past standard deviation of a security that is used in security analysis. Standard deviation measures the changes in the past price of a security the higher the standard deviation the more volatile the security.
 and correlation is calculated. Furthermore you will get an overview of the most common techniques behind estimation estimation

In mathematics, use of a function or formula to derive a solution or make a prediction. Unlike approximation, it has precise connotations. In statistics, for example, it connotes the careful selection and testing of a function called an estimator.
 of volatility such as simple moving average, exponentially ex·po·nen·tial  
adj.
1. Of or relating to an exponent.

2. Mathematics
a. Containing, involving, or expressed as an exponent.

b.
 weighted moving average and GARCH. In addition you will gain insight into how correlation between assets influence estimation of volatility. Finally you will learn how to use Excel as a tool for volatility estimation.

Course Prerequisites: A basic understanding of mathematics.

Course Level: Intermediate/Advanced

The course is relevant for:

People who want to have more than a basic understanding of volatility and correlation. This could be risk managers, controllers, analysts etc.

Language: English

Format: Distance Learning

Course sign-up:

2 months' access to the "Volatility and Correlation" e-learning course. On reciept of your payment we will send you an e-mail with your personal username The name you use to identify yourself when logging into a computer system or online service. Both a username (user ID) and a password are required. In an Internet e-mail address, the username is the left part before the @ sign. For example, KARENB is the username in karenb@mycompany.  and password.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24691.
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