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.
Index
- Portfolio Assets Allocation with ML and Optimization for Dividend Stocks
- Trading Alpha: Developing a Micro-Alpha Generating System
- How to Lose Money Trading Options | Dr. Euan Sinclair
- What is Corrective AI and How It Can Improve Your Investment Decisions
- Education in Financial Markets: Structured Approach & Emerging Trends
- Regime Definition: Triage Between Bulls and Bears
- Micro-Alphas: Financial Geology
- Introduction to Systematic Options Trading
- Competitive Edges in Algorithmic Trading
- Understanding the 'Fear Index': Navigating Volatility Trading with the VIX
- Big Data and the Future of Retail Investing
- Pairs Trading in Brazil and Short Straddles in the US Markets
- Automated Trading | Automate Your Trading Strategies
- Quantitative Crypto Trading | Data Gathering and Analysis of Cryptocurrencies
- Hands-On Introduction to Quantitative Trading
- Predict Daily Stock Prices and Automate a Day Trading Strategy
Portfolio Assets Allocation with ML and Optimization for Dividend Stocks
Description
This session features two EPAT project presentations: Raimondo Marino’s "Portfolio Assets Allocation with Machine Learning" and Kurt Selleslagh’s "Portfolio Optimization for Dividend Stocks." The projects demonstrate scalable ML frameworks and innovative optimization techniques.
Speakers
- Raimondo Marino (Milan, Italy)
- Kurt Selleslagh (Singapore)
What We Covered
- Machine learning pipeline for portfolio allocation
- Monte Carlo simulations for money management
- Six-step approach to portfolio optimization for dividend stocks
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn practical portfolio optimization strategies
- Understand ML-based portfolio allocation frameworks
- Gain insights into real-world EPAT projects
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Trading Alpha: Developing a Micro-Alpha Generating System
Description
This session by Dr. Thomas Starke dives into identifying micro-alpha opportunities, optimizing parameters, and building trading systems for alphas.
Speaker
Dr. Thomas Starke – CEO at AAAQuants, expert in AI and quantum computing.
What We Covered
- Market inefficiencies and trading alphas
- Metrics for performance evaluation
- Steps to develop a trading system
Why You Should Watch It
- Gain expertise in identifying micro-alphas
- Understand the intricacies of building a robust trading system
- Learn about key metrics for alpha evaluation
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How to Lose Money Trading Options | Dr. Euan Sinclair
Description
Dr. Euan Sinclair shares lessons on the pitfalls of options trading, highlighting mistakes to avoid and strategies for better decision-making.
Speaker
Dr. Euan Sinclair – Partner at Talton Capital Management, options trading expert.
What We Covered
- Common mistakes in options trading
- Ignoring volatility and its consequences
- Managing risks and costs effectively
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn from an industry veteran with 20+ years of experience
- Understand the risks and challenges of options trading
- Improve your trading discipline and risk management
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What is Corrective AI and How It Can Improve Your Investment Decisions
Description
Dr. Ernest Chan introduces the concept of corrective AI and its role in portfolio optimization and risk management.
Speaker
Dr. Ernest Chan – CEO at PredictNow.ai and quantitative trading expert.
What We Covered
- Corrective AI for portfolio optimization
- Predictive risk management and hidden regimes
- Machine learning for profit probability
Why You Should Watch It
- Discover cutting-edge AI applications in finance
- Learn about corrective AI’s impact on risk and portfolio management
- Gain practical insights from an industry leader
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Education in Financial Markets: Structured Approach & Emerging Trends
Description
A panel of industry leaders discusses the evolving landscape of financial markets and the importance of structured learning to keep up with the changing trends.
Speakers
- Andreas Clenow (Chief Investment Officer, ACIES Asset Management)
- Binni Ong (SGX Academy Trainer)
- Karthik Rangappa (VP - Education Services, Zerodha)
- Vivek Bajaj (Co-Founder, StockEdge & QuantInsti)
- Nitesh Khandelwal (Co-Founder & CEO, QuantInsti)
What We Covered
- The relevance of continuous learning in financial markets
- Emerging skills and the role of technology
- Hands-on learning advantages and future trends
Why You Should Watch It
- Gain insights from a diverse panel of industry veterans
- Understand how structured education can give you a trading edge
- Explore the role of technology in reshaping financial markets
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Regime Definition: Triage Between Bulls and Bears
Description
Laurent Bernut delves into market regimes and how traders can capitalize on regime shifts for better decision-making and profitability.
Speaker
Laurent Bernut – CEO at Alpha Secure Capital, expert in short-selling trading.
What We Covered
- Definition and importance of market regimes
- Methodologies to identify and analyze regimes
- Profit and loss distribution by strategy type
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn to define and analyze market regimes effectively
- Gain practical knowledge on regime-driven trading strategies
- Understand how to adapt strategies to market changes
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Micro-Alphas: Financial Geology
Description
Dr. Thomas Starke introduces the concept of financial geology and its relevance to identifying micro-alphas in financial markets.
Speaker
Dr. Thomas Starke – CEO at AAAQuants, expert in AI and quantum computing.
What We Covered
- Financial geology and its link to micro-alphas
- Steps to discover and exploit micro-alphas
- Weighting and execution methodologies
Why You Should Watch It
- Understand micro-alphas and their role in trading
- Learn a step-by-step approach to discovering alphas
- Gain practical strategies for alpha execution
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Introduction to Systematic Options Trading
Description
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of systematic options trading, covering its need, process, and key dos and don’ts.
Speaker
Akshay Choudhary – Quantitative Analyst, QuantInsti
What We Covered
- Why systematic options trading is essential
- A hands-on systematic trading example
- Common pitfalls and best practices
Why You Should Watch It
- Perfect for beginners exploring systematic options trading
- Gain practical insights into building a systematic trading framework
- Learn valuable dos and don’ts for successful trading
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Competitive Edges in Algorithmic Trading
Description
Nitesh Khandelwal explains the concept of competitive edges in trading, how to build them, and their applicability in various domains.
Speaker
Nitesh Khandelwal – Co-Founder & CEO, QuantInsti
What We Covered
- The importance of competitive edges in trading setups
- Building and identifying edges for different strategies
- Applicability in retail vs institutional trading
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn to build sustainable competitive edges in trading
- Understand how to tailor edges for your trading domain
- Gain actionable insights from an experienced algorithmic trader
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Understanding the 'Fear Index': Navigating Volatility Trading with the VIX
Description
This session explores the VIX (or “Fear Index”), its significance, and how to capitalize on VIX-based trading strategies.
Speaker
Rekhit Pachanekar – Quantitative Analyst, QuantInsti
What We Covered
- Introduction to volatility and the VIX
- Different types of VIX and derivatives
- A simple strategy for trading the VIX
Why You Should Watch It
- Understand the role of VIX in assessing market fear
- Learn actionable strategies for trading VIX-based derivatives
- Gain insights into volatility-driven trading approaches
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Big Data and the Future of Retail Investing
Description
This session delves into how big data is reshaping the retail investing landscape and how traders can leverage it for better decision-making.
Speaker
Vivek Krishnamoorthy – Head of Content & Research, QuantInsti
What We Covered
- The role of big data in trading and investing
- Types of financial data and their applications
- Challenges and opportunities for retail investors
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn how big data is transforming retail investing
- Discover practical approaches to leveraging financial data
- Gain insights into overcoming challenges faced by retail investors
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Pairs Trading in Brazil and Short Straddles in the US Markets
Description
This session showcases two EPAT project presentations: Dr. Luiz Guedes’s "Pairs Trading in the Brazilian Stock Market" and Siddharth Bhatia’s "Backtest of Short Straddles on SPX Index." Both projects demonstrate innovative strategies and practical applications in trading.
Speakers
- Dr. Luiz Guedes – Head of Quantitative Analysis, Occam Brasil
- Siddharth Bhatia – Executive Director, Third Group FZ LLC
What We Covered
- Statistical arbitrage strategies for the Brazilian stock market
- Backtesting short straddle strategies for SPX options
- Key challenges and practical implementation steps
Why You Should Watch It
- Gain insights into statistical arbitrage and variance risk premium strategies
- Learn from detailed backtesting methodologies and results
- Explore practical real-world applications in diverse markets
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Automated Trading | Automate Your Trading Strategies
Description
This webinar explores the fundamentals of automated trading and demonstrates how to set up automated trading strategies for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
Speaker
Rekhit Pachanekar – Quantitative Analyst, QuantInsti
What We Covered
- Need and benefits of automation in trading
- Step-by-step process to automate a simple strategy
- Hands-on demonstration of rule-based trading automation
Why You Should Watch It
- Perfect for those new to automated trading
- Learn practical steps to automate a trading strategy
- Understand how automation enhances trading efficiency
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Quantitative Crypto Trading | Data Gathering and Analysis of Cryptocurrencies
Description
This session explores the exciting world of quantitative crypto trading, focusing on cryptocurrency data gathering, analysis, and strategy building.
Speaker
Udisha Alok – Quantitative Analyst, QuantInsti
What We Covered
- Introduction to cryptocurrencies and key data sources
- Analysis of cryptocurrency returns, outliers, and correlations
- Developing and implementing trading strategies
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn the basics of quantitative crypto trading
- Gain insights into analyzing and utilizing cryptocurrency data
- Explore actionable crypto trading strategies
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Hands-On Introduction to Quantitative Trading
Description
This session provides an introduction to quantitative trading, covering the creation, backtesting, and deployment of trading algorithms using Blueshift.
Speaker
Varun Kumar Pothula – Quantitative Analyst, QuantInsti
What We Covered
- Components of a quantitative trading system
- Step-by-step process to create quantitative trading strategies
- Practical backtesting and deployment examples
Why You Should Watch It
- Ideal for beginners entering the field of quantitative trading
- Learn practical steps to create and deploy trading strategies
- Explore real-world examples using Blueshift
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Predict Daily Stock Prices and Automate a Day Trading Strategy
Description
This session features two EPAT projects: Renato Votto’s "Predict Daily Stock Prices with Random Forest Classifier" and Ujjwal Agrawal’s "How to Automate an Options Day Trading Strategy."
Speakers
- Renato Votto – EPAT Alumni, UK
- Ujjwal Agrawal – EPAT Alumni, India
What We Covered
- Using random forest classifiers and sentiment data for stock price prediction
- Automating options intraday strategies with backtesting
- Practical challenges and solutions in both projects
Why You Should Watch It
- Learn innovative approaches to stock price prediction using ML
- Discover effective methods for automating intraday options strategies
- Gain insights into real-world EPAT projects and their outcomes
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Conclusion
QuantInsti’s 2022 webinars provided a wealth of knowledge on algorithmic trading, machine learning, crypto trading, and more. From in-depth EPAT projects to expert-led sessions on trading strategies, these webinars cater to traders at all levels.
Next Steps
- Explore EPAT
- Check out Quantra
- Try Blueshift
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