hey...im also interested in giving FRM 2008...cud u tell me if we need any documents for the registration like passport etc....and wats the approx cost of the study material at bharat book shop?
hey..
i will also be appearing for FRM 2008...i have just arrived in hyderabad to join work in an investment management company....i dont have a finance background but ive done masters in economics...i will be getting the study material for FRM posted to me from delhi...the guy told me that the 2008 material is not avail yet but the 2007 material is there it has 6 core readings and the handbook and costs 2500 rs...the notes cost another 1500...i guess it is available much cheaper in mumbai....so if ur from hyderabad then u cud contact me if u want to get the material xeroxed...cheers
Future n Options by Hull 6th Edition & as well as Solution Manual to 4th Edition of John.c.Hull is available in 4shared.com.Even Basic Econometrics by Damodar Gujarati is available.But Essentials of Econometrics is not available.There are even couple of other Risk Management Books available in this site.The Greatest thing is this site is accesible from office
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Rgding ur Query - Buy only Hull 6th edition book
Dont buy Gujarati (Rs 1200) and VAR (Around Rs 1800)
Buy Core Readings instead of investing in these textbooks. Gujarati is a bit tough book to understand, while VAR - Philippe Jorion book is good, only 2 chapters are required to be studied from this book.
FRM Handbook is not sufficient to crack the exam
U will require to have Core Readings & Schweser with you.
Cheers,
Shyam
Hi All,
This thread is quite informative. Thanks to all the contributors !
I am also appearing for FRM 2008. I have got FRM handbook, 4th ed. I am planning to buy VaR by Jorian, Future n Options by Hull and Essentials of Econometrics by Damodar Gujarati.
Will this much material be sufficient for FRM or do I need to buy any other material? How is Schweser's study material?
I don't have financial background and I am working as s/w engineer in Hyderabad for last 6 months. I want a precise study material that is easier to understand.
Please give your suggestions... and If there is anyone from Hyd here please tell me where can I get FRM material here.
Thanks,
Archana
Hi everyone....according to the latest newsletter released by GARP, 2 new calculators have been permitted for FRM:
New for 2008!
Hewlett Packard 10b II: New for 2008!
Hewlett Packard 20b:
This is in addition to the HP12 C, HP12C Platinum, and TI BA II Plus, and TI BA II plus Professional
~anshuk
Hey ppl..
In comparison how do these 2 calcis fare? I mean Texas Inst and HP ones..
I am new to PG and FRM too...since i m yet to buy a calci :(
Also there r sme ppl who think only scientific calcis wld do..is tat true?
Waiting for the expert opinions :)
Cheers
Well...if you are going to use it only for FRM, I think there's hardly any difference between TI plus and TI prof. But I see 3 scenarios in which I see someone opting a TI Prof over a Plus... 1) He's a quant, and would use it on the job 2) He plans to prepare for CFA, all the way to L3 and 3) He has surplus cash
And between TI and HP, I think TI is better, and the price difference is distinctive.
No idea about the newly released/permitted models though.
My 2 cents.
~anshuk
Hi all,
I have a query.. This is very important in making a sound decision in my career. I put this query in this forum and hope to get some positive feedbacks.
I am planning to do my MBA from a reputed B-school in India joining this year. Parallely am also doing a certification programme in Financial Engineering from Mathematical Science Foundation. I have heard about the FRM programme, which has really incited me to give it a thought. I am interested in a career in derivatives market with involvement of the quant.
I have 3 years exp in the software industry. I have heard that FRM cert. requires 2 years of relevant work-ex. Does that mean that I shouldn't go for the FRM programme now as I do not have any prior financial background.
Also, what is the career path to make a career as a Risk Manager.
Will the MBA + certification programe in Financial Engineer + completion of GARP exam for FRM a right choice for my career.
Pls put light on this query.. as I hope many of us will have similar queries before putting our money and time on it.
Thanks & Regards
Dream Chazer
Hello Guys,
I have just decided to join Pristine.......
I hope admissions are not closed yet.can anyone take me in group....is it still possible?????
pls pls......can anyone take me in group now?????
Hi guys,
Its good to be back on pg AFTER SUCH A LONG TIME..
Hey Girish , How r the things shaping up and anil I really appreciate the good work and excels that u have made.. Its really helpful.
Man i have finally decided that before its too late i should start preparing .
Will try to fasten things now.
All the best folks and keeps ur guns loaded ...
:)
Regards
Rahul
Some parts of core readings any how are so important that one cant afford to skip...
Hull, Gujarati, Tuckman are good sources and would provide better insight into subject/concepts.
FRM handbook is like summary book. One may not be able to base their study on the same. You can use that as referencer.
Rest is upto time available to individual.
Thanks alot guys for the replies !:-P
What I could find out about core readings is that they r good but vast in content. I can only go throgh either Schweser or Core readings. I dont think that I can spend so much time for both of them as only 5 months r left and my prep is zukk :sad:
I want to know if latest FRM handbook, Hull and Schweser(or should it be Core readings?) will be sufficient for FRM ?
Thanks,
Archana
Hi all,
I have a query.. This is very important in making a sound decision in my career. I put this query in this forum and hope to get some positive feedbacks.
I am planning to do my MBA from a reputed B-school in India joining this year. Parallely am also doing a certification programme in Financial Engineering from Mathematical Science Foundation. I have heard about the FRM programme, which has really incited me to give it a thought. I am interested in a career in derivatives market with involvement of the quant.
I have 3 years exp in the software industry. I have heard that FRM cert. requires 2 years of relevant work-ex. Does that mean that I shouldn't go for the FRM programme now as I do not have any prior financial background.
Also, what is the career path to make a career as a Risk Manager.
Will the MBA + certification programe in Financial Engineer + completion of GARP exam for FRM a right choice for my career.
Pls put light on this query.. as I hope many of us will have similar queries before putting our money and time on it.
Thanks & Regards
Dream Chazer
Dear DC
Keeping my reply short i will say its better if you target FRM in the second year of your MBA as by then:-
- You will have a more clear picture of your career path.
- Fundamentally more prepared in better molded in examinee mind-set.:)
- And on top of all yourself will be able to answer the question of "Relevance" of FRM to you, which I wonder if many can answer for others. :huh:
Andy :)
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hi everyone! this is my first post here. i am a B.Com Grad and completed the PE-II of ICAI. i am gud with quant. can anyone guide me as to whether i shud take the exam this year given the time left. i am also a little confused on whether i shud go for an MBA right now or straightaway go for FRM???
Hi all,
I have a friend who is currently in the IT industry(1year exp with a telecom MNC) and wishes to make a shift to the financial sector.
Will GARP certification help him to get a job in the financial sector.....so he can get relevant exp and also get time to complete more certifications.
Also is there anyone with a similar profile in this blog ?? If so do please let me know.
just FYI, the last day for defering giving exam this year is 31st August 2008
Hi
I am thinking of joining Pristine coaching from July-August batch at Delhi for FRM 2008. If we can form a group of 5 students we can avail the 20% discount, if anyone interested pls mail me at:
[email protected]
thanks!
registration will close in few weeks.
thanks!
hi,
we are a group of five people who will be joining Pristine in Mumbai and delhi.. so if u want u can come with us to avail the discount.. Check ur PM
Regards
Rahul
Hi all,
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Hi,
This is really a great forum for FRM in india. I am planning to give FRM 2008, is it too late now to start preparing. I am planning to join Institute of Quantitative finance for training in mumbai. Any feedback on the same is welcome.
Also please let me know which calculator should I use -Texas or HP for FRM. Please suggest a place from where I can buy it in Mumbai.
In case someone is interested to Join Institute of Quantiyative finance for training in mumbai, please reply so that we can get 10% discount.
Thank you
I am interested.How much will it be??
Hi all,
is anyone interested to share the cost for 2008 FRM preparation by Bionic Turtle at Learn Finance with the Pros | Bionic Turtle pls contact me via email at [email protected]