Python for Finance: Full Comprehensive Guide
Chapter 1: Introduction to Python
1.1 Background and Evolution of Python
1.2 Setting up Python for Finance
1.3 Essential Python Packages for Finance
1.4 Practice Exercises
Chapter 2: Core Python Programming for Finance
2.1 Variables, Data Types, and Basic Operations
2.2 Data Structures
2.3 Control Flow Statements
2.4 Functions and Modules
2.5 Hands-On Project
Chapter 3: Data Manipulation with Pandas
3.1 Introduction to Pandas
3.2 Data Cleaning Techniques
3.3 Data Transformation and Filtering
3.4 Practice Exercises
Chapter 4: Descriptive Statistics for Financial Analysis
4.1 Overview of Descriptive Statistics
4.2 Calculating Financial Ratios
4.3 Hands-On Project
Chapter 5: Data Visualization for Financial Insights
5.1 Basic Financial Visualization
5.2 Advanced Data Visualization
5.3 Project
Chapter 6: Financial Modeling with Python
6.1 Overview of Financial Modeling
6.2 Time Series Analysis for Finance
6.3 Regression for Financial Prediction
6.4 Project
Chapter 7: Automation and Scripting
7.1 Automating Financial Tasks
7.2 Web Scraping for Finance
7.3 Email Automation
Chapter 8: Financial Data APIs
8.1 Working with APIs
8.2 Accessing Financial Data with APIs
8.3 Project
Chapter 9: Advanced Topics
9.1 Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) for Finance
9.2 Scheduling and Automation in Python
9.3 Final Project
Additional Important Topics for Python in Finance
1. Advanced Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning in Finance
2. Portfolio Optimization and Risk Management
3. Working with Databases for Large-Scale Financial Data
4. More on Automation for Financial Workflows
Suggested Timeline and Hours for Completion
1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Python - 1 week (10 hours)
2. Chapter 2: Core Python Programming for Finance - 2 weeks (20 hours)
3. Chapter 3: Data Manipulation with Pandas - 2 weeks (20 hours)
4. Chapter 4: Descriptive Statistics for Financial Analysis - 1 week (10 hours)
5. Chapter 5: Data Visualization for Financial Insights - 1 week (10 hours)
6. Chapter 6: Financial Modeling with Python - 2 weeks (20 hours)
7. Chapter 7: Automation and Scripting - 1 week (10 hours)
8. Chapter 8: Financial Data APIs - 1 week (10 hours)
9. Chapter 9: Advanced Topics - 3 weeks (30 hours)
Approximate Total Duration: 3 Months (Approx. 140 hours)
