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Calculus, linear algebra, and especially stochastic processes (the math of "randomness").

Since we can't predict the future, quants run thousands of "what-if" scenarios (simulations) to see the range of possible outcomes for an investment. 3. Why It Matters An Introduction to Quantitative Finance

To understand this field, you need to balance three distinct skill sets: An Introduction to Quantitative Finance

How airlines or farmers lock in fuel/crop prices months in advance to avoid bankruptcy if prices spike. 4. How to Get Started An Introduction to Quantitative Finance

The "Big Bang" of quant finance. It’s a mathematical formula used to determine the fair price of stock options.

Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives by John C. Hull is the standard introductory textbook used by almost every university and bank.