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Building a Trading Strategy using Bias-Variance Decomposition

Explore the bias-variance tradeoff in machine learning for trading strategies. Learn how to build and backtest a trading model using PCA, VIF, and bias-variance decomposition to optimize performance and mitigate overfitting....
16 min read

Reinforcement Learning in Trading

Learn how reinforcement learning is applied in stock trading with Q-learning, experience replay, and advanced techniques. Explore its edge over traditional ML in building trading strategies....
9 min read

Modelling Asymmetric Volatility with the GJR-GARCH Framework

Explore the GARCH and GJR-GARCH models for volatility forecasting. Learn their differences, formulas, and how to forecast NIFTY 50 volatility using Python in this hands-on guide....
9 min read

Moving Average Crossover Strategies

Moving average crossover strategies explained. Explore types of moving averages, learn how to build effective trading strategies, and get insights on advantages, examples, and FAQs for traders....
16 min read

From Logistic to Random Forests: Mastering Non-linear Regression Models

Master non-linear regression: Logistic, Quantile, Decision Trees, Random Forests, SVR for finance. Tackle complex patterns, enhance predictive modeling with these machine learning tools....
14 min read

Beyond the Straight Line: Advanced Linear Regression Models for Financial Data

Master advanced linear regression models in finance: Polynomial, Ridge, Lasso, Elastic Net, LARS. Tackle multicollinearity, feature selection challenges for robust financial modeling. Learn key techniques now!...
15 min read

Elías’ Journey: From Finance to the World of Quant – Powered by EPAT

Discover Elías' inspiring journey from traditional finance in Chile to mastering quantitative trading through EPAT—overcoming challenges in coding, language, and career transition with perseverance and purpose....
6 min read

Position Sizing Strategies and Techniques in Trading

Position sizing is the methodology used to determine the size of a particular trade, strategy or portfolio of assets. Learn different position sizing techniques such as Kelly Criterion, Optimal F, CPPI, TIPP....
9 min read

Exploring the Chain Rule with Step-by-Step Examples

In this blog on “Understanding the chain rule,” we will learn the math behind the application of chain rule with the help of an example....
4 min read

Bayesian Inference Methods and Formula Explained

To help develop a deeper understanding of statistical analysis by focusing on the methodologies adopted by frequentist statistics and Bayesian statistics....
10 min read