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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
2 days ago9 min read
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Retail Quants: The Next Stabilizing Force in Financial Markets
As passive investing continues to absorb a substantial share of assets under management, retail quants may emerge as a countervailing, stabilizing force within the market ecosystem.
Bryan Downing
6 days ago8 min read
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Fortifies Python Arsenal with Four New Advanced A.I.Trading Scripts
QuantLabs, a prominent name in providing resources and tools for quantitative traders and developers, has recently augmented its public collection of open-source tools with four sophisticated Python A.I. trading scripts.
Bryan Downing
May 2710 min read
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Unveiling Groundbreaking Python 3 Scripts from the Quant Programming Elite Fileshare
A Fresh Wave of Innovation Hits the Desktops of Top Quant Programming, Promising Enhanced Alpha and Deeper Insights
Bryan Downing
May 1610 min read
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AI Quant: Weaving Artificial Intelligence into Your Portfolio and the Future of Quant Development
The drumbeat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) quant is impossible to ignore, and the world of quantitative finance is listening intently.
Bryan Downing
May 165 min read
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Renaissance Technologies SECRET? How Top Stocks Fuel Their INSANE Performance!
Okay, this is a deep dive into the world of quantitative finance, hedge funds, AI's disruptive impact, and the often-brutal realities of career paths in this high-stakes industry, all based on the insights and articles shared b
Bryan Downing
May 1415 min read
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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
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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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How to spot a fake guru in quant trading and coding
But it also attracts predators: the fake gurus, the "quant wannabes," and the "vibe coding" charlatans who promise shortcuts to success they haven't achieved themselves.
Bryan Downing
Apr 239 min read
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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
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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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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
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Renaissance Technologies is Apex Predator of Quantitative Finance
Founded by the brilliant mathematician James Simons, Renaissance Technologies is arguably the most successful hedge fund in history, at least concerning its flagship Medallion Fund. Eschewing traditional Wall Street analysts
Bryan Downing
Apr 147 min read
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Jane Street Insight of Python and Departure of a Pioneer
Recent reports indicate that Jane Street insight, traditionally known for its heavy use of the functional programming language OCaml, has si
Bryan Downing
Apr 83 min read
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How To Test Hedging Effectiveness in High-Frequency Trading?
High-frequency trading (HFT) operates in a realm of nanoseconds, where profits are derived from minuscule price discrepancies and rapid exec
Bryan Downing
Mar 144 min read
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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
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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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Power of Diffusion Models: A Visual Guide for any Quant Researcher
A Visual Guide to How Diffusion Models Work for any Quant Researcher: Understanding the Key Intuitions Behind Text-to-Image Generative AI fr
Bryan Downing
Feb 84 min read
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How Can Quant to FPGA Transformation Enhance High-Frequency Trading for FPGA Engineers?
How Can Quant to FPGA Transformation Enhance High-Frequency Trading for FPGA Engineers?
Bryan Downing
Dec 7, 20243 min read
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