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Why You Should Be Doing Algorithmic Trading

If you already know what algorithmic trading is (even briefly), and wish to know if it is for you or not, this blog is for you. Learn what you need to know regarding the skills and traits of an algorithmic trader along with the growth aspects of an algo trader and much more!...
8 min read

Python Matplotlib Tutorial: Plotting Data And Customisation

Learn all about the importance of visualising data and installing Python Matplotlib. Create multiple plots for visualising data in various ways using the functions present in the Matplotlib package....
23 min read

Algorithmic Trading Vs Discretionary Trading

Traders have been trading in the discretionary manner since always, but what made the trading world need contemporary algorithmic trading? And what are the strong points of each type of trading? Learn all of this and much more with this blog!...
11 min read

Top skills to prepare for a quant interview

Discover the essential trading skills needed to succeed as a quantitative trader or analyst in the trading and financial technology domain. Unlock the secrets of acing quant interviews and acquiring the crucial trading skills with this comprehensive and informative guide....
7 min read

How to start a hedge fund

A hedge fund is a profitable business opportunity but also involves a lot of effort, some costs and legal work if you want to start your own hedge fund. Read all about it in this informative guide if you wish to start a hedge fund of your own....
12 min read

With no prior knowledge of coding, CA Sagar Doshi learned Algo Trading!

Sagar Doshi, a Chartered Accountant from India who works for one of the largest global conglomerates, enrolled in the EPAT programme to learn about algo trading. Read how Sagar's passion for learning new ideas and honing his skills helped him get a kickstart in the world of algo trading....
4 min read

Neural Network In Python: Types, Structure And Trading Strategies

What is a neural network and how does it work? How can you create a neural network with the famous Python programming language? In this tutorial, learn the concept of neural networks, their work, and their applications along with Python in trading....
19 min read

How to install Python Packages?

Learn all about installing Python packages and resolving frequent issues which programmers face during package installation with this comprehensive blog. You will learn about Pip install, dir() function and PyPi....
11 min read

Machine Learning Regression

Machine Learning regression is a useful concept in trading. Regression is known to help with the forecasting of stock prices in the trading domain. Find out the basics of Machine Learning followed by how Machine Learning regression can be applied to your trading journey with this informative blog!...
10 min read

Portfolio Analysis: Calculating Risk and Returns, Strategies and More

Portfolio analysis is an important part of the trading journey as the trader needs to analyse the expected risks on expected returns before making the investment decisions. With this informative blog, get to learn all about portfolio analysis and the associated calculations!...
13 min read