∂V/∂t σ√T E[R] = Rf + β(Rm - Rf) Σ ∫₀^∞ NPV WACC β α Δ

From Equations to Capital

The Physics of Capital

Black-Scholes PDE Options Pricing Engine Stochastic Calculus Risk Management System Regression Analysis Factor Model DCF Mathematics Valuation Framework

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Every equation you learned has a capital markets application. This system is the translation layer.

STEM Foundation

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  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability Theory
  • Statistical Methods
  • Numerical Analysis
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  • Valuation Frameworks
  • Risk Quantification
  • Portfolio Construction
  • Derivatives Pricing
  • Capital Allocation
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ODEs & PDEs
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Chapter Coverage

Chapters 12-14: From the heat equation to the Black-Scholes PDE. Finite difference methods for American options.

def black_scholes_price(S, K, T, r, sigma, option_type='call'):
    d1 = (np.log(S/K) + (r + 0.5*sigma**2)*T) / (sigma*np.sqrt(T))
    d2 = d1 - sigma*np.sqrt(T)
    if option_type == 'call':
        return S*norm.cdf(d1) - K*np.exp(-r*T)*norm.cdf(d2)
    return K*np.exp(-r*T)*norm.cdf(-d2) - S*norm.cdf(-d1)
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Linear Algebra
Portfolio Optimization (MPT)
Asset Management

Chapter Coverage

Chapters 7-9: Covariance matrices, eigenvalue decomposition for PCA, quadratic optimization for efficient frontiers.

def efficient_frontier(returns, cov_matrix, n_portfolios=100):
    n_assets = len(returns)
    results = np.zeros((3, n_portfolios))
    for i in range(n_portfolios):
        weights = np.random.random(n_assets)
        weights /= np.sum(weights)
        portfolio_return = np.dot(weights, returns)
        portfolio_std = np.sqrt(np.dot(weights.T, np.dot(cov_matrix, weights)))
        results[0,i] = portfolio_std
        results[1,i] = portfolio_return
    return results
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Statistical Inference
Factor Models (Fama-French)
Quantitative Research

Chapter Coverage

Chapters 5-6: Regression diagnostics, heteroskedasticity, multi-factor model construction and validation.

def fama_french_regression(returns, factors):
    """
    Regress asset returns on Fama-French factors
    Returns: alpha, betas, t-stats, R-squared
    """
    X = sm.add_constant(factors)
    model = sm.OLS(returns, X).fit(cov_type='HC3')
    return {
        'alpha': model.params[0],
        'betas': model.params[1:],
        't_stats': model.tvalues,
        'r_squared': model.rsquared
    }
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Stochastic Processes
Monte Carlo Simulation
Risk Management

Chapter Coverage

Chapters 15-16: Geometric Brownian motion, variance reduction, VaR and CVaR estimation, stress testing frameworks.

def monte_carlo_var(portfolio_value, returns, confidence=0.95, n_sims=10000):
    """Value at Risk via Monte Carlo simulation"""
    mu = returns.mean()
    sigma = returns.std()
    simulated_returns = np.random.normal(mu, sigma, n_sims)
    simulated_values = portfolio_value * (1 + simulated_returns)
    var = portfolio_value - np.percentile(simulated_values, (1-confidence)*100)
    return var
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Optimization Theory
Capital Allocation
Corporate Treasury

Chapter Coverage

Chapters 3-4: NPV maximization, capital budgeting under constraints, real options analysis, WACC optimization.

def optimal_capital_structure(ebit, tax_rate, cost_of_debt, 
                               cost_of_equity_unlevered, debt_levels):
    """Find optimal debt level minimizing WACC"""
    results = []
    for D in debt_levels:
        E = firm_value_unlevered - D
        cost_of_equity = cost_of_equity_unlevered + (D/E) * (1-tax_rate) * \
                        (cost_of_equity_unlevered - cost_of_debt)
        wacc = (E/(D+E)) * cost_of_equity + (D/(D+E)) * cost_of_debt * (1-tax_rate)
        results.append({'debt': D, 'wacc': wacc})
    return min(results, key=lambda x: x['wacc'])
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Time Series Analysis
Volatility Modeling (GARCH)
Quantitative Trading

Chapter Coverage

Chapters 10-11: ARIMA for returns, GARCH family models, volatility forecasting, regime-switching models.

def fit_garch(returns):
    """Fit GARCH(1,1) model for volatility forecasting"""
    from arch import arch_model
    model = arch_model(returns, vol='Garch', p=1, q=1)
    results = model.fit(disp='off')
    forecast = results.forecast(horizon=5)
    return {
        'params': results.params,
        'volatility_forecast': np.sqrt(forecast.variance.values[-1]),
        'conditional_vol': results.conditional_volatility
    }
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27 Chapters. Two Volumes. One System.

A carefully architected progression from foundations to advanced execution.

Volume I: The Physics of Capital

Foundations, valuation frameworks, and portfolio theory

Part I

Foundations of Value

I

The Language of Capital

Financial statement architecture, accounting-to-economics translation

II

Time Value Mechanics

Discounting frameworks, yield curve construction, duration

III

Capital Budgeting

NPV, IRR, payback analysis, project selection under constraints

Part II

Risk & Return

IV

Statistical Foundations

Return distributions, moments, correlation structures

V

CAPM & Factor Models

Systematic risk, beta estimation, Fama-French factors

VI

Cost of Capital

WACC derivation, capital structure optimization

Part III

Valuation Systems

VII

DCF Architecture

Free cash flow modeling, terminal value, sensitivity analysis

VIII

Relative Valuation

Multiples analysis, comparable selection, sector adjustments

IX

Real Options Valuation

Option-embedded projects, decision trees, flexibility value

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Portfolio Theory

X

Mean-Variance Optimization

Efficient frontier, Sharpe ratio, constraint handling

XI

Advanced Portfolio Methods

Black-Litterman, risk parity, factor-based allocation

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Performance Attribution

Brinson analysis, risk decomposition, benchmark selection

XIII

Fixed Income Fundamentals

Bond mathematics, duration/convexity, credit spreads

XIV

Vol I Capstone: Integration

Complete case study: Portfolio construction to execution

Volume II: Capital Deployment

Strategy, derivatives, markets, and institutional execution

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Corporate Strategy

XV

M&A Fundamentals

Deal structure, synergy valuation, integration planning

XVI

Capital Structure Decisions

Leverage optimization, debt capacity, credit analysis

XVII

Dividend & Payout Policy

Shareholder returns, buybacks, signaling theory

Part VI

Derivatives & Hedging

XVIII

Options Fundamentals

Payoff structures, put-call parity, binomial models

XIX

Black-Scholes Framework

PDE derivation, Greeks, volatility surfaces

XX

Hedging Strategies

Delta hedging, portfolio insurance, tail risk management

Part VII

Market Microstructure

XXI

Market Structure & Liquidity

Order types, venue selection, liquidity measurement

XXII

Transaction Cost Analysis

Implementation shortfall, slippage, execution algorithms

XXIII

Algorithmic Trading

VWAP, TWAP, optimal execution strategies

Part VIII

Risk & Execution

XXIV

Enterprise Risk Management

VaR, CVaR, stress testing, regulatory frameworks

XXV

Alternative Investments

Private equity, hedge funds, real assets valuation

XXVI

Behavioral Finance

Cognitive biases, market anomalies, decision architecture

XXVII

Vol II Capstone: Full System

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