[Crash_test_dummy]

Originally Posted by rajatb

That's exactly what I was trying to say that unlike the CFA where you do not need to look outside Schweser in the FRM exam you will have to constantly refer to outside books ,this is not to say that Schweser is not necessary in fact it should be your primary mode of preparation just that you shouldn't expect to clear all your doubts through Schweser.

So in addition to schweser, will we have to buy a lot of other books? Can we work out a short list of books needed other than S and work on acquiring them asap? I have an ebook version of Hull...can share that if needed. I've noticed a lot of ebook versions of expensive books floatinf around for free on the net these days...could look it up in case we have a list of books.

TumTum, i'll be speaking to you soon man...need some serious advice coz 30th april is almost here and i dont wanna lose 150$ more!

[rajatb]

Originally Posted by Crash_test_dummy

So in addition to schweser, will we have to buy a lot of other books? Can we work out a short list of books needed other than S and work on acquiring them asap? I have an ebook version of Hull...can share that if needed. I've noticed a lot of ebook versions of expensive books floatinf around for free on the net these days...could look it up in case we have a list of books.

TumTum, i'll be speaking to you soon man...need some serious advice coz 30th april is almost here and i dont wanna lose 150$ more!

I would suggest purchasing a hard copy of Hull.The student version available in India is not very expensive,for people in this field it is like a BIBLE.
Apart from that do not start collecting so many different books,for specific doubts it is best to use GOOGLE as you find a lot of articles on a given subject and can choose the one which you find easiest to understand.
Schweser and Hull should take care of 95% of your problems for the remaining 5% for very specific topics where you may find the explanations given in these two to be inadequate it is best to scour the web for information.

[apurvasthana]

hi guys,
i m in mumbai. i m writing frm this year. i was hoping someone can help me with study materials. i am willing to buy it in grp as mentioned by some guys here.

thanks
apurv

[Tumtum]

A quick update guys.

After going through the Quants part of the study material, I feel that a reference to the suggested reading by Allen, Boudoukh and Saunders is imperative for understanding the EWMA and GARCH approaches. Secondly, for the probability part, referring to the book by Levin + Rubin is very important.

However, the material on Operational & Legal Risk Management (Basel II) is decent enough and makes for a good read.

More as I progress ahead in the course.

[Crash_test_dummy]

Since the Schweser 2007 set hasnt arrived yet, i got one of the six booklets of Schweser 2006 xeroxed from Laxmi. I'll start my prep with this one book on Market & Credit risk. It should keep me busy for 4 weeks at least. By then the 2007 set will arrive and i'll buy the whole set. I just wanted to know if starting with this book is a good idea, or should i have bought some other booklet to start with (too late for that!)? Xeroxing this one book cost me Rs.320, coz its the fattest among the six books Also took the advice on this thread and bought a hard copy of Hull...that cost another Rs.325 (not bad, compared to $165 on Amazon!!). The 2007 material is not expected to come in until 25th may...i guess ppl should just choose any topic, xerox that topic's booklet from the 2006 set, and start preparing right away instead of waiting for 25 days.

If you guys are researching any topic on the net and find a good site to read up the topic, please post the link here also. Thanks.

[Tumtum]

Originally Posted by Crash_test_dummy

Since the Schweser 2007 set hasnt arrived yet, i got one of the six booklets of Schweser 2006 xeroxed from Laxmi. I'll start my prep with this one book on Market & Credit risk. It should keep me busy for 4 weeks at least. By then the 2007 set will arrive and i'll buy the whole set. I just wanted to know if starting with this book is a good idea, or should i have bought some other booklet to start with (too late for that!)? Xeroxing this one book cost me Rs.320, coz its the fattest among the six books Also took the advice on this thread and bought a hard copy of Hull...that cost another Rs.325 (not bad, compared to $165 on Amazon!!). The 2007 material is not expected to come in until 25th may...i guess ppl should just choose any topic, xerox that topic's booklet from the 2006 set, and start preparing right away instead of waiting for 25 days.

If you guys are researching any topic on the net and find a good site to read up the topic, please post the link here also. Thanks.

Dood !

You should have procured the "Prof's Version" of Hull as there is an answer guide that comes alongwith it. If you buy the normal version, you dont get the answers to the questions given as the exercise at the end of every topic. Try now to get an answer guide, it will make your life much easier.

[hey_asish]

Originally Posted by ashishsingh

Friends,

like to introduce my self. this is ashish.

du u guys know any place in mumbai to get schweser's notes for 2006?

Hi Ashish,

i am Asish. I have registered for the FRM 2007 exam. I am looking for Schweser notes. Can you let me where in Mumbai it can be available?

[IdiotR]

Hi folks,why don't you search esnips.com with the keywords such as HULL or Schweser?

[prasadhegde]

Thanx tumtum for your insights ..............

[kbsudhan]

hi

i have following frm material for sale

frm handbook - by jorion
frm schweser 2004

both are available only as soft copy

mail me at kbsudhan@gmail.com if u r interested