Introduction
At QuantInsti, our commitment to delivering quality education and empowering technology is reflected in our collaborations with renowned institutions and industry leaders. Together, we drive the future of algorithmic trading by fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing through strategic alliances and impactful events.
To reach our vision of making algorithmic trading accessible to all, QuantInsti hosts Free Learning Sessions featuring prominent industry leaders who share their insights and expertise. These sessions often attract around 10,000 registrations and 5,000 attendees, helping us bring our mission to life by reaching a wide audience. While some events are exclusively available to EPAT alumni, the majority are open to everyone, ensuring broad access to cutting-edge knowledge in algorithmic trading.
QuantInsti’s 2018 webinars featured leading industry experts sharing deep insights into algorithmic trading, quantitative finance, risk management, and backtesting techniques. This collection provides invaluable learning experiences through expert-led discussions, practical workshops, and live Q&A sessions.
Below is a detailed compilation of all QuantInsti’s 2018 webinars, including session descriptions, speaker details, key takeaways, and presentation links.
Table of contents
- Risk Management: Maximizing Long-Term Growth
- Develop and Backtest Your Trading Strategy - Demo
- Forex Trading Strategies and Backtesting Techniques
- How EPAT Can Help You!
- Modelling Trading Strategies in Equities
Risk Management: Maximizing Long-Term Growth
Risk management is a crucial yet often neglected aspect of systematic trading. This webinar focuses on risk management techniques that can help traders mitigate market risks, optimize leverage, and ensure sustainable profitability.
Speaker
QuantInsti Research Team – Experts in risk management, portfolio optimization, and systematic trading, providing insights into effective trading risk strategies.
What We Covered
- Optimal leverage strategies (Kelly formula, Maximum Drawdown)
- Market risk management techniques (stop-losses, volatility targeting, value-at-risk)
- Hedging strategies for portfolio protection
- Key risk indicators to enhance strategy robustness
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn advanced risk management techniques for long-term growth
- Understand how to optimize leverage and hedge effectively
- Gain practical insights from industry experts
📺 Video Link:
📄 Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/QuantInsti/risk-management-maximising-longterm-growth-presentation
📂 Python Code: Download here
Develop and Backtest Your Trading Strategy - Demo
A step-by-step guide on how to develop, optimize, and backtest a systematic trading strategy using technical indicators and portfolio management techniques on Blueshift – QuantInsti’s free-to-use backtesting platform.
Speaker
Prodipta Ghosh – Vice President, QuantInsti
Prodipta has over a decade of experience in quantitative finance, specializing in risk management, portfolio optimization, and systematic trading. He has previously worked at Deutsche Bank (London & Mumbai), Standard Chartered Bank, and DRDO.
What We Covered
- Systematic strategy development
- Introduction to Blueshift for backtesting
- Technical indicator-based trading strategies
- Portfolio risk management techniques
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn how to develop and backtest trading strategies
- Get hands-on training on Blueshift
- Understand real-world applications of algorithmic trading
📺 Video Link:
📄 Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/QuantInsti/develop-and-backtest-your-trading-strategy-demo-presentation
Forex Trading Strategies and Backtesting Techniques
A joint webinar by FXCM & QuantInsti, covering forex trading strategies, market structure, backtesting techniques, and optimization methods.
Speaker
Prodipta Ghosh – Vice President, QuantInsti
An expert in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading, Prodipta specializes in forex, equity, and derivatives trading strategies.
What We Covered
- Overview of the FX market and macroeconomic drivers
- Backtesting forex strategies on Blueshift
- Optimizing FX trading strategies for better performance
- FX styles: Carry, Momentum, Value, and Defensive
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn forex trading strategies from experts
- Understand how to backtest and optimize FX strategies
- Gain insights from FXCM and QuantInsti collaboration
📺 Video Link:
📄 Presentation: https://www.slideshare.net/QuantInsti/forex-trading-strategies-and-backtesting-techniques-using-quantra-blueshift-presentation
How EPAT Can Help You!
A detailed session on EPAT (Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading), covering how the program helps traders and professionals enter the algorithmic trading domain.
Speaker
Nitesh Khandelwal – CEO, QuantInsti
Nitesh Khandelwal is the Chief Executive Officer of QuantInsti and a co-founder of iRage. With years of experience in the financial markets, Nitesh has been a driving force in algorithmic trading education. His work at QuantInsti has made high-quality algorithmic trading knowledge accessible to professionals globally.
What We Covered
- EPAT overview and its benefits
- How EPAT supports traders from 60+ countries
- Lifelong learning and industry insights
- Q&A session on algo trading careers
Why You Should Watch It
- Discover how EPAT can fast-track your algo trading career
- Learn about industry trends and required skills
- Gain insights from a quant industry leader
📺 Video Link:
Modelling Trading Strategies in Equities
This webinar provided a brief overview of the cash segment on SGX, which offers a unique market access to global investors.
What we covered
- Daily Leveraged Certificates (DLC), an innovative financial product recently introduced on SGX for the first time in the Asian markets.
- Salient points from the above themes and highlight effective short-term as well as medium-term systematic trading strategies to benefit from these offerings.
Speaker
Prodipta Ghosh – Vice President, QuantInsti
An expert in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading, Prodipta specializes in forex, equity, and derivatives trading strategies.
Lionel Lin - Head Research, Securities, SGX
Lionel is part of the Research and Products team and is responsible for writing research content on current developments in SGX stock market.
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Conclusion
QuantInsti’s 2018 webinars covered a diverse range of topics, including risk management, forex trading, strategy backtesting, and quantitative finance. These expert-led sessions are essential for anyone looking to advance in algorithmic trading.
Next Steps
Take your algorithmic trading journey to the next level with these powerful resources:
- Explore EPAT – Gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills with the Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading (EPAT), designed for traders, quants, and finance professionals.
- Check out Quantra – Learn algorithmic and quantitative trading with interactive, self-paced courses on machine learning, options trading, and strategy development.
- Try Blueshift – Blueshift is an all-in-one automated trading platform that brings institutional-class infrastructure for investment research, backtesting, and algorithmic trading to everyone, anywhere and anytime. It is fast, flexible, and reliable. It is also asset-class and trading-style agnostic. Blueshift helps you turn your ideas into investment-worthy opportunities.
- Stay Updated on Webinars – Never miss an expert session! Explore past webinars, sign up for upcoming events, and stay ahead with insights from the industry’s leading professionals.
