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BCom to Quant Analyst | Nikhil’s journey of Algo Trading

Can a commerce graduate become a Quant Analyst? This is Nikhil's journey of overcoming all odds to establish his career in the world of Algorithmic and Quantitative trading....
4 min read

Value Investing: Meaning, Examples, Importance and More

Value investing is one of the most inquisitive investing methods. With the world of investing being so comprehensive, this blog introduces and explains all about the method of value investing....
12 min read

Linear Regression: Assumptions and Limitations

Linear regression assumptions, limitations, and ways to detect and remedy are discussed in this 3rd blog in the series. We use Python code to run some statistical tests to detect key traits in our models....
12 min read

A journey from Hospitality to Algo Trading | Diego, Australia

Beginning with humble jobs in Hospitality in Australia to learning Algo Trading, today Diego is established as a GM in the world of Finance. This is his story....
5 min read

Building a Machine Learning model for a Long-only strategy to be used as a Retail Trader

How do you build and implement a long-only strategy to buy and sell stocks via machine learning? And how do you do it if you're a retail trader? Let this project be your guide....
8 min read

Gaussian Distribution: What it is, How to Calculate, and More

Gaussian distribution is used to describe the behaviour of market prices. This blog explains its distribution and its implications on the financial world and risk control....
6 min read

PhD, Developer, Manager, Professor and Algo Trader: The story of Dr. Luiz

Dr. Luiz Guedes, Brazil, shares his journey from a PhD in Computer Science, to a career in Software Development, becoming a Manager and learning Algo Trading....
8 min read

Introduction to statistical thinking

Statistical thinking, a beginner's guide! Making decisions with limited information is a part of life. Get introduced to the way of making decisions using a structured approach through statistics....
8 min read

Direct Market Access (DMA): Intro, Trading Platforms, Brokers, and More

Direct market access in financial trading may sound convenient but what is it and how to use direct access to the market? This article answers such queries. Read on to find it all out!...
8 min read

BA to Algorithmic Trading: The journey of Siddharth

The journey of an Arts graduate from Mumbai to an established algorithmic trading professional in Dubai, and how he made it possible with EPAT. Read it to believe it!...
5 min read