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Analytical Thinking and Decision Taking

Posted by Daniel Cano on June 24, 2024, 6:20 a.m.

In trading, as in life, decisions are the key factor that will define our success. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information, the ability to analyze and evaluate data is essential for making informed decisions. In this blog post, we delve into ...

Creating a Database for Economic Calendar Events from FXStreet

Posted by Daniel Cano on June 3, 2024, 3:20 p.m.

In the dynamic and data-driven realm of trading, access to timely and accurate economic data is paramount. FXStreet, a trusted provider of financial news and analysis, offers a detailed economic calendar that is indispensable for traders and financial analysts. This calendar includes crucial economic ...

Portfolio Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms

Posted by Daniel Cano on May 27, 2024, 11:07 a.m.

Did you know that nearly 90% of portfolio managers underperform their benchmark indices over a 15-year period? Moreover, according to a Vanguard study, 91% of a portfolio's long-term performance is attributed to its asset allocation? Portfolio optimization is not just an advanced technique, but ...

Monte Carlo Simulations: Importance, Contributions, and Limitations

Posted by Daniel Cano on May 20, 2024, 9:22 a.m.

In quantitative analysis and risk management, Monte Carlo simulations stand out as a cornerstone technique, widely utilized across various fields such as finance, engineering, project management, and physical sciences. Named after the famed Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco, these simulations reflect the fundamental concept of ...

Modern Portfolio Theory Applied in Python

Posted by Daniel Cano on May 14, 2024, 3:43 p.m.

What Is Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)? Modern Portfolio Theory, also known as Markowitz Portfolio Theory, is a revolutionary concept in the field of investment and finance that was introduced by Harry Markowitz in his paper "Portfolio Selection", published in the Journal of Finance in 1952. For ...

Webscraping Finviz's Screener

Posted by Daniel Cano on May 6, 2024, 8:26 a.m.

What is web scraping? It is a technique used to extract data from web pages in an automated manner. Essentially, it involves a process where a program or script traverses and analyzes the HTML code of a web page to extract relevant and structured information. This technique ...

Unraveling Monetary Relationships: The Correlation Between Currency Pairs and the Differences Between Interest Rates

Posted by Daniel Cano on April 22, 2024, 9:03 a.m.

In the world of finance, the relationships between different global economies are crucial for understanding and predicting movements in the markets. One of the fundamental aspects that investors and analysts study is the difference in interest rates between different fiat currencies. This disparity not only ...

Absolute and Relative Trend Following

Posted by Daniel Cano on April 15, 2024, 11:28 a.m.

Trend following systems emerge as a popular and robust solution for traders and investors, offering a structured methodology to identify and capitalize on market trends. Although they present notable advantages, it's important to consider their limitations and use them complementarily with other analysis strategies to ...

Importance of Commissions in a Backtest

Posted by Daniel Cano on April 10, 2024, 3:35 p.m.

What are commissions? Commissions in trading are a critical aspect that often goes unnoticed but can have a significant impact on the profitability of an investment strategy. These commissions are the costs associated with executing financial transactions in the markets, and although they may seem small ...

Designing Trend Following Strategies

Posted by Daniel Cano on Feb. 26, 2024, 2:50 p.m.

What is Trend Following? Trend following is an investment approach based on the idea that financial assets tend to move in established directions over certain periods of time. In other words, this strategy seeks to capitalize on market trends, whether upward or downward, instead of trying ...

Coding the Moving Average in Python

Posted by Daniel Cano on June 14, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

Introduction The moving average is one of the most commonly used technical indicators for trend analysis in time series. However, many people use it without understanding how it works. In this article, you will learn how to calculate various types of moving averages to understand their ...