Modeling features as expected returns can be a useful way to develop trading strategies, but it requires some care. The main advantage is that it directly aligns with the objective of predicting and capitalising on future returns. This can make optimisation and implementation more intuitive. It also facilitates direct comparison between features and provides a …
Every time we trade, we incur a cost. We pay a commission to the exchange or broker, we cross spreads, and we might even have market impact to contend with. A common issue in quant trading is to find an edge, only to discover that if you executed it naively, you’d get killed with costs. …
In this article, I’ll take some crypto stat arb features from our recent brainstorming article and show you how you might quantify their strength and decay characteristics and then combine them into a trading signal. This article continues our recent articles on stat arb: A short take on stat arb trading in the real world …
This article continues our recent articles on stat arb: In this article, I’ll brainstorm some ideas for predictive features that you could potentially use in a crypto stat arb model. The ideas draw insights from recent discussions and market observations, but of course, you should do your own research. In future articles, I’ll pick some …
Last week, I wrote a short article about statistical arbitrage trading in the real world. Statistical arbitrage is a well-understood concept: find pairs or baskets of assets you expect to move together, wait for them to diverge, and bet on them converging again. Simple enough. But making it work, especially at scale, is a little …
In textbooks, one often sees pairs trading algorithms start by regressing prices of Asset A on Asset B to calculate a hedge ratio. I’ve rarely seen anyone actually do this in the real world. That’s because it is a very unstable thing – especially for a pair of volatile assets, and especially over a large …
Here in Australia, we’re right in the depths of the silly season. We indulge in long lunches, take days off work, and generally let our hair down. In that spirit, I thought I might have some fun punting shitcoins. (Maybe my definition of fun differs from yours, but let’s run with it). For the uninitiated, …
Let’s talk about carry trades. First, what exactly is a carry trade? A carry trade is a trade that pays you to hold it. A position where, if nothing changes except the passing of time, you expect to make money. Let’s go through some examples. FX carry The classic example is the FX carry trade, …
Steal them from other people If you know other people are making money trading an idea, it is often a good idea to pursue it too. This isn’t school. The market gods give no prizes for originality or showing your work. An edge is an edge however you got to it. But be smart about …
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