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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
2 days ago6 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 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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The Art of Selling Options: A UK Trader Journey to Malaysia
In this article, we'll explore his trader journey, his approach to trading, and how he eventually moved his family to Malaysia.
Bryan Downing
Apr 84 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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Strategic Gold Options Trading with Payoff Diagrams
Futures and Options Report: Strategic Gold Options Trading with Payoff Diagrams
Bryan Downing
Apr 22 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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How to Use Excel for Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives Analysis
The Options Futures and other Derivatives, encompassing commodities, currencies, and interest rates, form the bedrock of this system, provi
Bryan Downing
Feb 203 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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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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Source Code for building winning algorithmic trading systems pdf download
This program goes beyond traditional theoretical approaches by incorporating the power of source code, enabling participants to leverage alg
Bryan Downing
Feb 114 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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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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Why Discretionary Trading Remains Paramount in Modern Markets
While technology provides valuable tools, it is the human element (discretionary trading) that truly deciphers the market's ever-changing n
Bryan Downing
Jan 173 min read
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Unveiling the Inner Workings: A Glimpse into Options Futures and Derivatives Trading at Optiver
Optiver is a market maker that trades a wide range of financial instruments across various asset classes. These include equities, fixed inco
Bryan Downing
Jan 62 min read
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Role of Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives in High-Frequency Trading: Are $800k Jobs Common?
High-frequency trading (HFT) has revolutionized financial markets, employing sophisticated algorithms and ultra-fast technology to execute t
Bryan Downing
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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How to Optimize Low-Latency Trading with a Microcontroller Approach
A deep dive into a novel approach to high-frequency trading
Bryan Downing
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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How to Access the Webinar Playback for Your Automation Trading Corporation
Many have referred to create an self employed automation trading corporation. This was started by Dr Ernie Chan with his first book in 2008.
Bryan Downing
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Can You Really Master High-Frequency Trading and Algorithmic Trading?
High frequency trading (HFT) and algorithmic trading have revolutionized the way investors and traders approach the market.
Bryan Downing
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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