cfa level 1 - quantitative methods

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Decks in this class (29)

Time Value of Money
The return that investors and sav...,
A theoretical rate on a single pe...,
Real risk free rate expected infl...
19  cards
Discounted Cash Flows
The present value of expected cas...,
Net present value formula,
The rate of return that equates t...
21  cards
Statistical Concepts and Market Returns
Statistics used to summarize impo...,
The procedures used to make forec...,
The set of all possible members o...
47  cards
Probability Concepts
An uncertain quantity,
An observed value of a random var...,
Event
22  cards
Common Probability Distributions
Describes the probabilities of al...,
The number of possible outcomes t...,
A variable which the number of po...
27  cards
Sampling And Estimation
A method of soliciting a sample i...,
The difference between a sample s...,
A technique that uses a classific...
26  cards
Hypothesis Testing
The statistical assessment of a s...,
The hypothesis that the researche...,
Two tailed test for the populatio...
17  cards
Technical Analysis
The study of collective market se...,
Analysis which attempts to determ...,
Chart that maps the high and lows...
34  cards
Firm and Market Structures
What market structure number of s...,
What market structure number of s...,
What market structure number of s...
26  cards
Aggregate Output, Prices & Economic Growth
Includes only new purchases of go...,
Gdp is calculated by summing the ...,
Gdp is calculated by summing the ...
40  cards
Understanding Business Cycles
Real gdp and unemployment are key...,
Four stages of a business cycle,
Inventories are used as an import...
41  cards
Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Refers to a governments use of sp...,
Refers to the central banks actio...,
When a central bank increases the...
61  cards
International Trade and Capital Flows
Gross domestic product,
Gross national product,
Benefits of international trade
24  cards
Currency Exchange Rates
Real exchange rate,
Scenario analysis of usd brit pound,
An increase decrease in nominal u...
25  cards
Financial Statement Analysis: An Introduction
Financial statement analysis,
The financial statement that stat...,
A balance sheet has 3 items conta...
19  cards
Financial Reporting Mechanics
Financial statement elements are ...,
Chart of accounts,
Contra accounts
14  cards
Financial Reporting Standards
Main goal of financial statements...,
Standard setting bodies,
Regulatory authorities
16  cards
Understanding Income Statemets
Income statements report the reve...,
Net revenue,
Net income equation
42  cards
Understanding Balance Sheets
Balance sheet reports the firms f...,
Assets,
Liabilities
32  cards
Understanding Cash Flow Statements
Cash flow statements provide info...,
Items on the cash flow statement ...,
Operating cash flow
43  cards
Financial Analysis Techniques
Ratio analysis,
Limitations of ratios,
Common size statements
49  cards
Financial Reporting Ratios
Current ratio,
Quick ratio,
Cash ratio
68  cards
Quantitaive Methods Formula
Rate of return,
Effective annual rate,
Compound annual growth rate
26  cards
Equity Investments Formulas
Margin call price,
Price weighted index,
Current index value
25  cards
Corporate Finance Formulas
Payback period,
Profitability index,
Weighted average cost of capital ...
17  cards
Fixed Income
Money market securities vs capita...,
Bond price and the yield to matur...,
A bond that is selling for more t...
37  cards
Derivatives
Exchange traded derivatives are b...,
Forward commitment is a legally b...,
Contingent claim a claim to a pay...
15  cards
Alternative Investments
Alternative investments often hav...,
Six types of alternative investments,
Four main hedge fund strategies
10  cards
Portfolio Management
Defined contribution plan,
Defined benefit pension plan,
3 steps in portfolio management p...
40  cards

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