Inside the Black Box: A Simple Guide to Systematic Investing - Rilegato

Narang, Rishi K.

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ISBN 10: 1119931894 ISBN 13: 9781119931898

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2023

Riassunto

Master the basics and intricacies of quant and high-frequency trading with the latest edition of this accessible and widely-read guide

In the newly revised third edition of Inside the Black Box: A Simple Guide to Systematic Investing, veteran practitioner and investor Rishi K Narang delivers another insightful discussion of how quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies work in non-mathematical terms. As with prior editions, this third edition is full of timeless concepts and timely updates. Supplemented by compelling anecdotes and real-world stories, the book explains the most relevant developments in the discipline since the publication of the second edition in 2013.

You'll find out about the explosion in machine learning for alphas, signal mixing, data extraction, and execution, as well as the proliferation of alt data and a discussion of how to use it appropriately. You'll also discover:

• Updated discussions of approaches to research
• Newer and more effective approaches to portfolio optimization
• The frontiers of quantitative investing

An essential and accessible treatment of a complicated and of-the-moment topic, Inside the Black Box remains the gold standard for non-mathematicians seeking to understand the ins and outs of one of the most fascinating and lucrative trading strategies, as well as quants from disciplines outside of finance looking for a conceptual framework on which to build profitable systematic trading strategies.

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Informazioni sull?autore

RISHI K NARANG is the Founding Principal of T2AM and manages the firm’s investment activities. Rishi began his career as a Global Investment Strategist for Citibank Alternative Investment in 1996. He then co-founded Tradeworx, Inc., a quantitative hedge fund manager, in 1999 and acted as its President until his departure in 2002. For three years, he was the Co-Portfolio Manager and a Managing Director at Santa Barbara Alpha Strategies before founding T2AM, LLC in 2005. He is Chair of the Board of Directors of Village Health Works, and has acted as an Advisor to DARPA, Planet Labs, AngelList, and numerous others. Mr. Narang completed his BA in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley.

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In the newly revised Third Edition of Inside the Black Box: A Simple Guide to Systematic Investing, veteran algorithmic trader and investment manager Rishi K Narang delivers an easy-to-follow and insightful presentation of how quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies work in the real world. Offered in non-mathematical terms, the author discusses the most recent developments in the field since the publication of the previous edition in 2013.

You’ll find compelling anecdotes and real-world trading stories that help illustrate the hands-on ideas explained within. You’ll also discover explanations of the evolution of quantitative trading and the emergence of “Quant 3.0,” explore the explosion in machine learning for alphas, signal mixing, data extraction, and execution, and examine the proliferation of alt data and learn how to use it appropriately.

Inside the Black Box demonstrates the relationship between discretionary investing and the overall quantitative and high-frequency trading market, along with newer, simpler, and more effective approaches to portfolio optimization. It reviews the emergence and growth of platforms and pods as a dominant force in the sector and as a new pathway for talent entering the space.

The author answers foundational and important questions about quantitative and high-frequency trading, including: How do quants capture alpha? What is the real level of discretion in quant trading? What is the difference between theory-driven systems and data mining strategies? And how do quant traders model risk?

Perfect for aspiring and practicing quantitative traders everywhere, Inside the Black Box is a jargon-free and accessible treatment of a complex and timely subject. It’s sure to remain the gold standard for non-mathematicians seeking to understand the ins and outs of a lucrative trading strategy.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2023
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1119931894
• ISBN 13: 9781119931898
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 344
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile