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Computational finance

Computational finance is a type of technology used to help people, businesses and organizations make better financial decisions. It uses mathematical and computer models to analyze complicated financial data, such as share prices, interest rates, derivatives and currencies. Computational finance can be used to figure out the best way to invest money, decide when to buy, sell or trade stock, and even predict what will happen in the future. With this technology, people can make smarter choices and smarter money decisions.