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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
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Can Smart Portfolio Management Lead to Wealth Without a PhD
The Apex Predator of Finance: Can Portfolio Management Offer Millions Without a PhD, Relying Solely on the Track Record?
Bryan Downing
Apr 216 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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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
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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
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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
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HFT Tracker: Call-Put Parity and the Value of Futures Option Chain Data
HFT Tracker: Call-Put Parity and the Value of Futures Option Chain Data
In the frenetic world of high-frequency trading or HFT tracker, wh
Bryan Downing
Mar 113 min read
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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
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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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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
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Would You Want a Daily Deep Dive into Options Futures and Other Derivatives ?
. This isn't just a collection of numbers; it's a dynamic analysis, a toolkit designed to empower your trading decisions. Would you find suc
Bryan Downing
Feb 263 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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The Rise of Algorithmic Trading: A Closer Look at Quantinsti EPAT Program
This article is inspired for those who want an EPAT from Quantinsti. This explores the evolving dynamics of collaboration and specializatio
Bryan Downing
Feb 154 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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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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How Can I Level Up My C# ATAS Big Trade Indicator and Start Exploring C++ and Algos?
Everyone who uses ATAS is looking for a an ATAS big trade indicator. You've been honest about your C# skills – novice – and your ambition –
Bryan Downing
Feb 54 min read
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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
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PhD topics in quantitative finance starting in research
Embarking on research in quantitative finance, particularly with a focus on the dynamic and rapidly evolving DeFi landscape, can feel lik
Bryan Downing
Feb 44 min read
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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
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