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Unpacking Ken Griffin Account of "High-Frequency Trading's" Origin
Kenneth Griffin, the founder of Citadel and a towering figure in modern finance, commands attention not just for the staggering success of his firm – noted in the interview as the most profitable hedge fund in history –
Bryan Downing
May 512 min read


Steven Cohen: From Poker Tables to talking Point72 careers
Steven A. Cohen stands out, widely regarded as one of the most formidable traders and hedge fund managers of his generation. As the founder and CEO of Point72 Asset Management, a successor to his original powerhouse SAC Capital Advisors
Bryan Downing
Apr 2912 min read


Why Citadel Securities' C++ Guru is Already Eyeing C++26
Now, Citadel Securities, arguably one of the most sophisticated users of the language in finance, has signaled its deep commitment and forward-looking strategy by bringing aboard a C++ guru titan, Herb Sutter, who is already encouraging the firm—and implicitly, the industry—to get ready for C++26, the next iteration of the language standard.
Bryan Downing
Apr 238 min read


How useful is probability and statistics in finance for success
The Quantitative Compass: How Probability and Statistics Navigate the World of Finance
Finance, at its heart, is the science of managing money, encompassing activities like investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, saving, and forecasting.
Bryan Downing
Apr 228 min read


Build AI Trading Agents with Python: Your Guide to Market Navigation
Building Intelligent Market Navigators: An Exploration of AI Trading Agents in Python
Bryan Downing
Apr 229 min read


Trend-Following Fund Crushed by Market Mayhem – Is This the End of the Algorithm Advantage?
Forget the smooth, predictable curves of backtested trend following fund models – the market is throwing a full-blown tantrum, and the sophisticated algorithms of some of the biggest players are getting KO'd.
Bryan Downing
Apr 145 min read


Why Options Futures and other Derivatives Shine in Uncertain Markets
Predicting market direction becomes akin to forecasting the weather in a hurricane. It's in these complex and often chaotic environments that derivatives – financial instruments like options futures and other derivatives– truly demonstrate their unique value, offering sophisticated tools for risk management,
Bryan Downing
Apr 139 min read


Renaissance Technologies Trading Strategies Revealed with New Losses
Amplified Risks: Analyzing the Role of Leverage in Renaissance Technologies' Losses
Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Financial Engin
Bryan Downing
Apr 99 min read


How can Enhanced Real-Time 3D Visualization Tool Revolutionize Options Analysis?
The world of options analysis and trading is characterized by its complexity and speed. Traders grapple with multi-dimensional data – str
Bryan Downing
Apr 411 min read


Strategic Gold Options Trading with Payoff Diagrams
Futures and Options Report: Strategic Gold Options Trading with Payoff Diagrams
Bryan Downing
Apr 22 min read


Algorithmic Frontiers: Navigating Futures and Options with a Data Driven Strategy
The financial markets are a dynamic landscape, constantly evolving with shifts in global economies, geopolitical events, and investor sentim
Bryan Downing
Mar 204 min read


The Advantages of the Efficiency Risk Frontier
In the complex world of decision-making, particularly in finance and portfolio management, the concept of the efficiency risk frontier (ERF)
Bryan Downing
Mar 114 min read


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


POLL: Which apps can you do options trading besides RobinHood?
While traditional data providers offer snapshots of market activity, they often lack the depth and speed required for sophisticated analysis
Bryan Downing
Feb 174 min read


Implementing a C++ Quant Trading System: Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Backtester
A robust backtesting framework is essential for accurate and reliable results in quant trading.
Bryan Downing
Feb 134 min read


Why Notional Value is More Crucial Than Market Value for High-Frequency Trading Strategies
In the fast-paced world of high-frequency trading strategies (HFT), where milliseconds can mean the difference between profit and loss, tr
Bryan Downing
Feb 53 min read


Unlocking Success: Finding the Best Copy Trading Strategy Settings
This article delves into the inherent dangers of copy trading, shedding light on the risks that lurk behind the promise of effortless profit
Bryan Downing
Feb 44 min read


How Can GANs Revolutionize Municipal Bond Algorithmic Trading?
You can potentially use General Adversarial Networks (GANs) for municipal bond algorithmic trading, although it's a relatively unexplored ar
Bryan Downing
Jan 156 min read


Uncovering the Secret to Selecting High-Performing Stocks and ETFs: A 5-Year Historical Analysis
Investing in stocks and ETFs can feel overwhelming, especially with the constant ups and downs of the market. However, a clear and...
Bryan Downing
Dec 17, 20244 min read


How Can a new Python Script Boost ETF and Stock Performance 5x-10x on Black Friday and Beyond?
Python' script versatility continues to shine, particularly in financial markets
Bryan Downing
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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