Summer of Math Exposition

Presented by 3Blue1Brown 3blue1brown

The Math behind Hedging

Hedging is an important aspect of managing a portfolio in financial markets. We give an example of a simple contract on the result of a die and showcase how contracts with a zero or even negative expected value can help reduce the overall risk / variance of a portfolio.


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5.35 Overall score*
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31 Votes
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5
The concepts are pretty clear, I would like to see some more animations.
2.7
This was a poorly illustrated, compared to the standard of offerings that I have seen here. The clunky graphics (heavy, poorly position text) makes the presentation uninviting from the off. Sorry...
5
I think the example was good, production value mediocre and script a little convoluted
7.1
As an actuary, I appreciate this topic choice. A good practical example of math. Good explanation. Easy to follow. Maybe an introduction that gives an overview would help a bit. Good takeaways. Overall a good video!
5.4
I like how this video presents a single idea, clearly and concisely.
1.4
Very simplistic (although clear) and the graphics is just a presentation
5.1
Well made video explaining clearly hedge funds. The audience clearly understands why investors may opt to invest in hedge funds.
7.1
This video is simple and clear while having a lot of real world implications. It doesn't shy away from the math but still keeps it as simple as possible and has visuals to back it up. The bit it is missing is the 'aha' moment and feels more like a lecture than a story for the viewer.