Books for Practicing Stochastic Calculus and PDEs for Quant Interviews

Summary

The document seeks practice material for quantitative finance interviews, with particular interest in stochastic calculus, partial differential equations, derivations such as the Fokker–Planck equation, and exercises with solutions. The accepted response recommends several interview preparation books covering probability, stochastic calculus, and quantitative finance questions. The list includes texts focused on frequently asked interview problems, Wall Street quantitative questions, and worked solutions.

This is a reading list rather than a tutorial: it does not explain how to manipulate a PDE, derive a probability evolution equation, or solve stochastic calculus problems. It also does not compare the books’ coverage, difficulty, or answer quality, so readers would need to inspect the titles to determine which best fits their preparation needs. Its value is as a starting point for finding structured practice resources for quant interviews, not as evidence about a particular mathematical method or a substitute for the referenced materials.

Key ideas

• The request centers on practicing PDE manipulation and stochastic calculus for quant interviews.
• The Fokker–Planck equation is given as an example of a derivation that requires PDE skills.
• The response lists books on probability, stochastic calculus, and quantitative finance interview questions.
• The document provides recommendations but does not compare the books or teach the underlying mathematics.

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# Book/reference to practice stochastic calculus and PDE for interviews


# Book/reference to practice stochastic calculus and PDE for interviews












I will be going through interview processes in next months. I would like to have a book/reference to practice the manipulation of PDE, and stochastic calculus questions. For example, I get a bit confused when I am deriving the Fokker-Planck equation, as PDE manipulation is necessary. I am seeking for a book/reference containing exercises and solutions, so I can practice.

Thank you very much for your help.

## Answer by Dimitri Vulis (score 9, accepted)

https://quant.stackexchange.com/a/75295

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