Lecture 1, Part I: Introduction of the Class

MIT 18.642 Topics in Mathematics with Applications in Finance, Fall 2024 Instructors: Vasily Strela, Jake Xia, and Peter Kempthorne View the complete course: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-642-topics-in-mathematics-with-applications-in-finance-fall-2024 YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUl4u3cNGP601Q2jo-J_3raNCMMs6Jves This video provides an introductory overview of a course combining mathematical theory and real-world financial applications, featuring lectures by academics and industry experts. The instructors emphasize the practical use of mathematics in finance, covering topics like bond math, portfolio optimization, and machine learning, while utilizing tools such as RStudio Cloud for data analysis. Additionally, the course includes guest speakers from prominent financial institutions, offering students exposure to cutting-edge quantitative finance concepts and industry practices. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at https://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at https://ocw.mit.edu Support OCW at http://ow.ly/a1If50zVRlQ We encourage constructive comments and discussion on OCW’s YouTube and other social media channels. Personal attacks, hate speech, trolling, and inappropriate comments are not allowed and may be removed. More details at https://ocw.mit.edu/comments.