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The Future of Python: AI, Free-Threading, and Next-Gen Dev Tools
From fundamental changes in core programming languages to the emergence of new tools and methodologies, the collective insights offer a snapshot of the current technological frontier, with future of Python continuing to play a central and expanding role.
Bryan Downing
1 day ago9 min read


The Dawn of the AI Quant: Deconstructing a System that Generated 20% Overnight
Today, we stand at the precipice of a new revolution, one driven by (Artificial Intelligence) AI Quant that doesn't just execute pre-programmed commands but actively analyzes, strategizes, and even builds its own operational dashboards.
Bryan Downing
6 days ago11 min read


Hedge Fund Jobs in Tech Mirage: Critical Look at High-Pressure, Legacy Code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrCfhizFZdw
Bryan Downing
Jun 277 min read


Data Provider Disaster: A Financial Modeling Prep API Review & Alternatives
This article reviews one such experience with Financial Modeling Prep API (FMP), highlighting recent issues and offering alternative solutions for those seeking reliable financial data.
Bryan Downing
Jun 264 min read


Hidden Power of Proprietary Quant programming Languages: How Wall Street Locks In Talent
Instead, they’re deliberately obscure, quant programming proprietary languages and systems designed to do two things:
Bryan Downing
Jun 269 min read


Citadel's Raid on Man Group: The Talent War for High Speed Data Dominance
Citadel, the multi-trillion dollar hedge fund and market-making behemoth, has hired William Dealtry, a key architect of Man Group's prized database, ArcticDB. This is a high speed data base.
Bryan Downing
Jun 247 min read


AI Trading Bot Free Uses Visual Analysis to Outperform Traditional Algorithms - Research-Backed Open Source Project
Fenix AI Stock Trading Bot Free, an open-source framework for algorithmic cryptocurrency trading built entirely within the Python ecosystem.
Bryan Downing
Jun 244 min read


Top Quantitative Trading Firms Reveal Their Edge: Inside the HFT Strategies Powering Wall Street's Billions
The rise of quantitative approaches to trading has created a clear divide between retail traders relying on intuition and institutional players leveraging sophisticated mathematical models and quantative trading firms and high-frequency trading (HFT) systems.
Bryan Downing
Jun 178 min read


How to run Streamlit app vs Grafana and QuestDB
The Simplicity Advantage: Why Streamlit Outshines Grafana and QuestDB for Trading Algorithm Simulations. There is a reason why you should...
Bryan Downing
Jun 169 min read


Diversification Low Correlation Sharpe Ratio Portfolio for Non-US-Correlated Portfolio With AI
Diversification Low Correlation Sharpe Ratio. Diversification spreads risk. Holding positions that react to different economic forces smooths out the bumps in your equity curve.
Bryan Downing
Jun 139 min read


Rust vs C#: Why Hedge Funds Are Replacing This?
As reported by eFinancialCareers, a new contender, Rust vs C#, is beginning to challenge C#'s position, not in a full-frontal assault, but through a series of strategic, targeted replacements in performance-critical areas.
Bryan Downing
Jun 97 min read


Forwards Analysis and Trading Options Arbitrage Strategy Framework
Based on volatility, recent price momentum, and cash-and-carry options arbitrage strategy opportunities, we identify the five top instruments—BRR, CC, ES, GC, and ALI—with the greatest potential for 10–30-day profits.
Bryan Downing
Jun 68 min read


Building and Mastering Your IBKR Options Chain Downloader
For traders utilizing the powerful and globally recognized platform of Interactive Brokers (IBKR), gaining efficient access to this wealth of IBKR options chain data is not merely a convenience; it represents a fundamental strategic advantage.
Bryan Downing
Jun 315 min read


The Road to flux 1.0: Reimagining Sequence Processing in C++
his article delves into the path leading to flux 1.0, exploring its motivations, core principles, key features, and the anticipated evolution that a 1.0 release represents.
Bryan Downing
May 3110 min read


Developing an Advanced AI Forex Trading System: A Python Agent-Based Approach
This article delves into the design and components of a Python-based AI agent project, specifically focusing on its application as a forex trading system.
Bryan Downing
May 3118 min read


Can We Finally Use ChatGPT for Trading as a Quantitative Analyst?
Now, as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT trading demonstrate increasingly sophisticated capabilities, a pressing question emerges: can these AI systems effectively serve as quantitative analysts for trading?
Bryan Downing
May 3011 min read


AI Optimizes program asm: Reinforcement Learning Delivers Faster Code Than GCC
Optimization can achieve superior speedups in low-level program asm code, challenging the supremacy of traditional compilers like GCC and heralding a new era for software performance engineering.
Bryan Downing
May 3014 min read


Overview of the Project: Nonlinear Correlation Analysis
I’m thrilled to share with you an intriguing quantitative finance project that I’ve been working on. This particular project is coded in Python, and while I’ll be rolling out more advanced projects and demos in C++ as we dive deeper into advanced AI with tools like Anthropic, today’s focus is a simpler yet insightful example of pure quant finance. So, let’s check it out!
Bryan Downing
May 309 min read


How to build high-performing trading strategies with AI
In this article, we will explore Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), a powerful AI technique that combines database retrieval with large language models (LLMs) to enhance AI-generated responses. We will walk through a basic implementation using LangChain, OpenAI’s GPT, and a PostgreSQL/SQLite database for a trading application.
Bryan Downing
May 294 min read


Python Quant Trading MCP Server: Simple Commands to AI Context
Minimalism in software development, particularly when leveraging the versatility of Python and its rich standard library, offers a powerful avenue for learning, rapid prototyping, and building specialized tools.
Bryan Downing
May 2815 min read
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