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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
3 hours ago8 min read
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Rust vs C#: Why Hedge Funds Are Replacing This?
As reported by eFinancialCareers, a new contender, Rust vs C#, is beginning to challenge C#'s position, not in a full-frontal assault, but through a series of strategic, targeted replacements in performance-critical areas.
Bryan Downing
3 hours ago7 min read
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Can We Finally Use ChatGPT for Trading as a Quantitative Analyst?
Now, as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT trading demonstrate increasingly sophisticated capabilities, a pressing question emerges: can these AI systems effectively serve as quantitative analysts for trading?
Bryan Downing
May 3011 min read
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Unlock Your Algorithmic Trading Course Potential: Explore Quant Elite with a 7-Day Trial!
The financial markets are a complex, ever-shifting landscape. For traders seeking an edge, the allure of algorithmic trading course – using computer programs to execute trading strategies – has never been stronger. It promises discipline, speed, and the ability to analyze vast amounts of data far beyond human capacity.
Bryan Downing
May 166 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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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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Best Crypto Trading Bot for Beginners: Top Picks for 2025
The best crypto trading bot for beginners is notorious for its exhilarating highs, gut-wrenching lows, and relentless 24/7 operation.
Bryan Downing
Apr 229 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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Harnessing LightningChart for Smart Technical Analysis in Automated Trading
In the fast-paced world of automated trading, where milliseconds can translate into significant profits or losses, the ability to...
Bryan Downing
Apr 173 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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How can Enhanced Real-Time 3D Visualization Tool Revolutionize Options Analysis?
The world of options analysis and trading is characterized by its complexity and speed. Traders grapple with multi-dimensional data – str
Bryan Downing
Apr 411 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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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 65 min read
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Giving Up on IBKR Algo Trading API Development: Frustrated Developer's Perspective
didn't mince words, calling the IBKR Algo Trading API a "piece of garbage" and questioning why IBKR continues to offer such a subpar product
Bryan Downing
Mar 62 min read
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Unveiling Citadel's New Leader: An Inside Look at John Fawcett's Role in Equities Engineering
Citadel, a titan of the financial world, has made a significant move by appointing a new head of equities engineering, a role filled by a le
Bryan Downing
Mar 33 min read
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Common hft strategies quatn for the experienced
For seasoned quantitative traders, the allure of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) lies in its potential to exploit fleeting market inefficiencie
Bryan Downing
Feb 223 min read
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Is Self-Funding the Best Approach for Building Quant Trading Algos as a Self-Employed R&D Professional?
Embarking on a full-time journey into algorithmic trading research and development for algos is a thrilling, albeit financially precarious,
Bryan Downing
Feb 223 min read
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Untapped Potential of HFT Bot Newsletters and API Access
This article explores the feasibility and potential demand for HFT newsletters and API access, drawing upon preliminary poll data and analy
Bryan Downing
Feb 184 min read
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POLL: Which apps can you do options trading besides RobinHood?
While traditional data providers offer snapshots of market activity, they often lack the depth and speed required for sophisticated analysis
Bryan Downing
Feb 174 min read
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