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ACST306: Quantitative Asset and Liability Modelling 1
This unit examines: utility theory and simple asset allocation; mean-variance portfolio theory; the capital asset pricing model; measures of investment risk; single and multifactor models; arbitrage pricing theory; and the efficient market hypothesis. With the introduction of derivatives—forwards, futures and options— the single period binomial option pricing model (discrete time model) and the Black-Scholes option pricing model (continuous time model) are covered. Stochastic interest rates and moments of the accumulation of annuities are also studied. Students gaining a grade of credit or higher in both this unit and ACST307 may apply for exemption from subject CT8 of the professional exams of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Actuarial Staff |
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| NCCW(s): | ACCG329, ACST305 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies |
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