Introduction to Algorithmic Trading
This introductory level workshop will give you the ability to navigate the world of quantitative finance. It will focus on core principles of rigorous statistical research, and try to teach overall intuitions so you are comfortable learning more on your own. It will discuss the workflow of designing trading strategies and executing them in the market with practical examples based on the Quantopian platform.
Learning Outcome
- Create and backtest your own basic trading strategies
- Use algorithmic trading tools that will help you craft your strategies
- Correct for some statistical biases that can disrupt analysis
Target Audience
People interested in quantitative finance
Prerequisites for Attendees
- a beginner's knowledge of Python
- college-level math experience
- personal laptop
schedule Submitted 5 years ago
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