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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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