Daniel Jassy, CFA, is an Investopedia Academy instructor and the founder of SPYderCRusher Research. He contributes to Excel and Algorithmic Trading. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant ...

Abstract: Activation functions are pivotal in neural networks, determining the output of each neuron. Traditionally, functions like sigmoid and ReLU have been static and deterministic. However, the ...

Caroline Banton has 6+ years of experience as a writer of business and finance articles. She also writes biographies for Story Terrace. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of ...

Abstract: In this article, a novel reinforcement learning (RL) method is developed to solve the optimal tracking control problem of unknown nonlinear multiagent systems (MASs). Different from the ...

Physics and Python stuff. Most of the videos here are either adapted from class lectures or solving physics problems. I really like to use numerical calculations without all the fancy programming ...

When it comes to calculating interest rates for investments and bonds, the Yield and IRR formulas in Excel can quickly become your friends. Whether you're considering buying a bond or investing in a ...

Have you ever spent hours manually updating a spreadsheet, only to realize there’s a faster, smarter way to get the job done? Excel is a tool most of us use, but few truly master. The irony? Some of ...

IRR measures the rate needed to break even on an investment. Calculate IRR by setting NPV to zero and solving for the discount rate. Use Excel's IRR function by inputting initial cost and cash inflow.

Companies may lease assets to optimize financial terms and manage balance sheets. Capital lease interest can be computed using the IRR function in a spreadsheet. Adjust IRR formula for payment ...

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I just discovered grist, and it looks absolutely amazing -- kudos to all of you for such a fantastic tool. While trying to find use cases for it in my personal life, one gap I found was the lack of ...