C++ Design Patterns and Derivatives Pricing

Mark S Joshi

ISBN 10: 0521832357 / ISBN 13: 9780521832359

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2004

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Design patterns are the cutting-edge paradigm for programming in object-oriented languages. Here they are discussed, for the first time in a book, in the context of implementing financial models in C++. Assuming only a basic knowledge of C++ and mathematical finance, the reader is taught how to produce well-designed, structured, re-usable code via concrete examples. Each example is treated in depth, with the whys and wherefores of the chosen method of solution critically examined. Part of the book is devoted to designing re-usable components that are then put together to build a Monte Carlo pricer for path-dependent exotic options. Advanced topics treated include the factory pattern, the singleton pattern and the decorator pattern. Complete ANSI/ISO-compatible C++ source code is included on a CD for the reader to study and re-use and so develop the skills needed to implement financial models with object-oriented programs and become a working financial engineer. Please note the CD supplied with this book is platform-dependent and PC users will not be able to use the files without manual intervention in order to remove extraneous characters. Cambridge University Press apologises for this error. Machine readable files for all users can be obtained from www.markjoshi.com/design.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: C++ Design Patterns and Derivatives Pricing
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521832357
• ISBN 13: 9780521832359
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Combining mathematical finance with C++ and object-oriented programming (00P), M. Joshi demonstrates the relevance and use of OOP in financial mathematics by describing how to use price derivatives to obtain reusable and extensible code. A large part of the book is devoted to designing reusable components which are then combined to build a Monte Carlo pricer for exotic equity derivatives. Readers knowing the basics of C++ and mathematical finance, but are unclear how to use OOP to implement models, will welcome this analysis.

Book Description

This is the first book that combines the areas of mathematical finance, C++, and object-oriented programming (OOP). The author shows shows the relevance and use of OOP to financial mathematics by describing how to price derivatives to obtain reusable and extensible code. Much of the book is devoted to designing reusable components which are then combined to build a Monte Carlo pricer for exotic equity derivatives. Those who know the basics of C++ and mathematical finance, but are unclear how to use OOP to implement models, will welcome this account.