Criticism of Financial Mathematics

Financial mathematics has gained in importance and prominence in the financial

markets. However, critics have pointed to the rising complexity of mathematical models
and quantitative tactics. During the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, the criticisms peaked.

Critics argue that the blind reliance on the models, especially by many finance
professionals who do not understand the underlying concepts, can lead to disastrous
outcomes for the economy.

The employment of quantitative concepts in finance, on the other hand, will continue to
be dominant. Markets strive to become more efficient throughout time, much as stock
trading transitioned from the physical transfer of certificates to the computerized
transmission of certificates. To make markets more efficient and help investors create
alpha, more quantitative techniques and methods will be developed. They consist of
programs such as:

 Algorithmic trading
 High-frequency trading
 Quantitative investing
 Technical analysis
 Quantum finance
 Financial engineering