Resolved: Financial Modelling and its analysis
Could you please elaborate on the extent to which Python is utilized in the domain of financial modeling and analysis? Specifically, I am interested in understanding the role that Python plays in these areas, the specific tasks it is used for, and the advantages it offers over other programming languages. Furthermore, would you recommend learning Python for someone who is working in the finance field? Thank you.
Hi Haseeb!
Thanks for reaching out.
This is a great question. Indeed, any software language can be used for making calculations, and thus - financial calculations, however, we think that Python is by far most equipped with tools for financial calculations. Once you complete the Introduction to Python course, you will have a better idea what a Python module is - this is a prescripted code that gives you the chance to quickly apply well-known financial formulas to the data you provide to your Python work. Since Python has the largest variety of code that is relevant for the financial world (meaning - code that will help you quickly retrieve and organise financial data, calculate CAPM, generate Monte Carlo simulations etc.), we provide you a course that will help you to learn the first steps in coding in Python.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Martin