Financial Toolbox

Getting Started


The information provided here will help you if you are a beginning MATLAB user or if you need to refresh your knowledge of matrix algebra. The section Using Matrix Functions for Finance shows how the concept of a matrix can be applied to solving financial problems. The section Matrix Algebra Refresher provides background information on such matrix algebra topics as

and some more advanced topics as well.

If you already feel comfortable with matrix algebra and its use in finance, you can proceed to the Tutorial, which discusses the application of the Financial Toolbox functions in the performance of common financial tasks.


Getting Started Preface