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Forget Research: The New Path to a $2.5M Quant Jobs is Coding
Supporting them are quant jobs of developers, the elite programmers tasked with translating these theoretical models into robust, high-performance code.
Bryan Downing
Jun 1610 min read
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Market Sanity in the No Arbitrage Principle
Among these, the no arbitrage principle stands as arguably the most crucial. It's a deceptively simple idea: in a well-functioning market, there should be no "free lunch."
Bryan Downing
Jun 113 min read
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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
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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
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Oscillators to AI-Orchestrated Markets: Developer's Journey Through Quant C Coding Experiment
An in-depth exploration of experimental quant C and C++ projects, from implementing Ehlers' Cybernetic Oscillator and probing option theory to simulating mean-reverting processes and LPI volatility.
Bryan Downing
May 2312 min read
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AI Coding Revolution: How New LLMs Are Generating Institutional-Grade Quant Finance Tools
The announcement, centered around the power of newly released Large Language Models (LLMs), showcases the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI coding in generating complex, high-performance C++ code for institutional-level trading strategies.
Bryan Downing
May 239 min read
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Algorithmic Edge: Crafting Future-Proof Future Trading Strategies in an AI-Driven World
The confluence of sophisticated data analytics, the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, and the ever-present dynamism of global markets is reshaping how traders and investors approach future trading strategies development and execution.
Bryan Downing
May 1712 min read
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Turning Financial Research into C++ HFT Code with AI Assistance
Large Language Models (LLMs), to transform dense academic research into the skeleton of a C++ HFT code (High-Frequency Trading) application.
Bryan Downing
May 312 min read
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Can Machine Learning Mitigate Model Risk in Quant Trading Firms?
The world of quantitative finance, or with quant trading firms (HFT) operates at the intersection of sophisticated mathematics, vast datasets, and high-speed computation.
Bryan Downing
Apr 1612 min read
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Unraveling the Mystery: Understanding Option Payoff Diagrams in High-Frequency Trading
The Algorithmic Crystal Ball: Option Payoff Diagrams and HFT Giants
In the high-stakes arena of billion-dollar high-frequency trading (HFT)
Bryan Downing
Mar 74 min read
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HFT Engine Inputs that Drive Trading in Options Futures and Other Derivatives
Understanding these elements of inputs for options futures and other derivatives is crucial to grasping the inner workings of these powerful
Bryan Downing
Feb 254 min read
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Uncovering Effective Trading Strategies for Quant Researchers in Options and Futures Markets
Quant researcher plays a pivotal role in modern finance, particularly in the dynamic world of options and futures trading.
Bryan Downing
Feb 124 min read
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Will AI Make a Coding Book and Trading Platforms Obsolete?
As AI technology becomes more sophisticated, questions arise about the future of traditional resources like a coding book and trading platfo
Bryan Downing
Feb 63 min read
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Which Platform is Better for Forex Trading: cTrader vs TradingView?
Two prominent players in this arena are Ctrader vs TradingView, a popular charting and social networking platform, and Acuity Trading, a pro
Bryan Downing
Jan 243 min read
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How can AI help professionals excel in hedge fund jobs?
The Revolution and the Unprepared AI tip for Hedge Fund Jobs: A Race Against the Algorithm
Bryan Downing
Jan 243 min read
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Unleashing the Potential: How Automation Can Transform Your Trading
In today's fast-paced financial markets, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. One tool that can give you a significant edge is automated t
Bryan Downing
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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AI Large Language Models (LLMs) in Finance
AI Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the field of finance by providing new and innovative ways to analyze data, generate insi
Bryan Downing
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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