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Derivatives Mandate: Why Futures and Options Are Non-Negotiable for Quant Trading Firms
The romanticized image of a trader in quant trading firms, running on gut instinct and adrenaline, is a ghost of a bygone era
Bryan Downing
Jul 1812 min read


How to calculate profit and loss for options contracts
Let’s show how to calculate profit and loss for options contractsThis is where algorithmic analysis provides substantial value, enabling traders to systematically scan the vast options landscape to uncover the most advantageous opportunities.
Bryan Downing
Jun 1110 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


Analyzing the Gold GC Futures and Options Report: Key Takeaways and Insights
The provided futures and options report document, "Futures_GC.docx," presents a detailed and multifaceted analysis of Gold (GC) futures and
Bryan Downing
Apr 109 min read


The Art of Selling Options: A UK Trader Journey to Malaysia
In this article, we'll explore his trader journey, his approach to trading, and how he eventually moved his family to Malaysia.
Bryan Downing
Apr 84 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


Maximizing Automated Options Trading with Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation
Interactive Brokers' Trader Workstation (TWS) has long been a stalwart platform for serious traders, particularly those delving into the c
Bryan Downing
Feb 273 min read


Role of Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives in High-Frequency Trading: Are $800k Jobs Common?
High-frequency trading (HFT) has revolutionized financial markets, employing sophisticated algorithms and ultra-fast technology to execute t
Bryan Downing
Dec 27, 20243 min read


Uncovering the Power of Technical Analysis in Futures and Options Trading
Mastering the Markets: How Traders.com and Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities Can Empower Your Futures and Options Trading Journey
Bryan Downing
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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