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How to Calculate Swap Rates

Calculating swap rates, especially in the context of interest rate swaps, involves understanding the principles of fixed income and derivatives markets. Interest rate swaps are financial derivatives that allow two parties to exchange interest rate payments, typically one fixed rate for one floating rate, based on a notional principal amount.   Key Takeaways – How […]

11+ Market Neutral Trading Strategies

Market-neutral trading strategies are designed to minimize exposure to market risk by simultaneously taking long and short positions in closely related instruments. In this way, it aims for returns largely independent of the overall market movement (i.e., no beta). These strategies are a cornerstone of quantitative finance, which leverage statistical and mathematical models to identify […]

TensorFlow & Keras in Trading (Applications & Examples)

TensorFlow and Keras are Python libraries used for building trading models and strategies. We look at how they can be applied in trading. Key Takeaways – TensorFlow & Keras in Trading TensorFlow and Keras are both open-source libraries for machine learning and deep learning. TensorFlow, developed by the Google Brain team, is a platform that […]

11+ Trading Strategies in Rising Interest Rate Environments

In rising interest rate markets, traditional trading and investment strategies may not perform as expected due to the inverse relationship between interest rates and bond prices, along with the potential for decreased consumer spending and increased costs for borrowing companies. We look at several strategies investors and traders might consider to potentially benefit or protect […]

25+ Python Trading Strategies

We look at the following Python trading strategies: Trend Following Momentum Trading Swing Trading Scalping Day Trading Position Trading High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Mean Reversion Arbitrage Market Making Pair Trading News Trading Algorithmic Trading Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) Trading Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Contrarian Investing Options Strategies (e.g., Covered Calls, Iron Condor) Carry Trade Grid Trading […]

Ripe to Short

The term “ripe to short” refers to a trading strategy or perspective where a trader identifies a stock or security that appears to be overvalued or poised for a price decline – and, therefore, a favorable short selling opportunity. Short selling involves borrowing shares of a stock/security/asset and selling them at the current market price, […]

What Is a Buy to Cover?

A “buy to cover” is a transaction in the financial markets used primarily within the context of short selling. Short selling is the practice of selling securities that the seller doesn’t currently own, with the expectation that their price will decrease in the future and allow them to be bought back at a lower price. […]

Do You Need a Degree to Be a Trader?

A degree is not always necessary to become a trader. While some firms may require formal education for credibility and foundational knowledge, many prioritize hands-on experience and skills such as analytical thinking and synthesis of ideas. Moreover, the accessibility of online resources and platforms allows individuals to learn and practice trading independently. Additionally, certifications and […]

XM Adds Thematic Indices: Speculate On Disruptive Technologies

XM has expanded its investment offering with five thematic indices, enabling traders to speculate on the growth or decline of specific market sectors, comprised of relevant companies. Key Takeaways The Artificial Intelligence Giants US Index, China Internet Giants Index, Electric Vehicles UST Index, FAANGs 10 Index, and NFT and Blockchain Giants Index are available on […]

Trading Plan Examples

A trading plan is a systematic method that outlines how a trader will identify, execute, and manage trades. Most traders realize that trading in an overly discretionary way can lead to poor results and bad decisions, so they decide to start writing down their criteria for how they’ll trade going forward. A trading plan is […]

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