There are many common misconceptions about the field of quantitative or algorithmic trading. A Google search will return many derogatory articles accusing this type of specialized trading of overturning the traditional Wall Street model. The truth is, there is a lot...
The Future of Quantitative Trading Relying upon complex algorithms and machines to make informed trading decisions, quantitative trading is part of a space race in which firms compete with each other to develop not just the fastest trading algorithms, but also the...
Not too long ago, I covered some quantitative trading books, most of them published within the last few years, that offer some useful tips and information for anyone looking to get into quantitative trading. Now I want to focus on the classics, because although you...
Since I’ve covered the basics of quantitative trading in my four-part series, I thought it was time to approach the subject from a different angle and explore how one gets into this field. As I’ve said before, quantitative trading is a precise, mathematical...
Once a strategy has been identified and backtested against historical data, the next step is to put it into action. Executing a quantitative trading strategy requires a great deal of preparation, from utilizing a high-end trading infrastructure to developing a...
