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Trading "Gurus" Exposed? Trader Track Record ONLY Way to Prove Real Skill
The Market's Verdict: Bryan Downing on Trading Track Record Credibility and the End of Unverified Gurus
Bryan Downing
May 23, 202510 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 14, 20255 min read


Demystifying the Rithmic API: A Developer's Guide to Overcoming Frustration
However, the reality of implementing the Rithmic API often falls short of its promise, primarily due to the significant challenges
Bryan Downing
Mar 6, 20255 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 27, 20253 min read


How to Incorporate Real-Time HFT System in Python for Quant Developers?
This article provides a comprehensive guide to building a real-time HFT system using Python for an aspiring quant developer.
Bryan Downing
Feb 13, 20254 min read


I can no long recommend Interactive Brokers access to options trading
As I am looking for a new options broker, I cannot recommend or use Interactive Brokers access to options trading
Bryan Downing
Jan 10, 20253 min read
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