Think like a trader
The Volatility Risk Premium in a tumultuous market
I don’t need to tell you that the stock market’s been on a wild ride these last few weeks. But
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Think like a traderDoes gold belong in a risk premia portfolio?
With GLD up 40-something percent since early 2024, I’ve been thinking about gold’s place in a risk premia harvesting portfolio.
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Think like a traderConfessions of a recovering engineer (or why engineers make bad traders)
Here’s something that might shock you: Engineers make the worst traders. I’m speaking from experience here. As an engineer who
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Quant tradingThink like a traderTrading strategiesThe Hidden Gems of High Yield Bonds: Fallen Angels
What’s a Fallen Angel Bond? It’s a bond that’s been kicked out of investment-grade paradise. Once upon a time, it
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Think like a traderRelax and trust the market gods
With the recent sell-off in pretty much everything, it’s a good time to talk about managing your expectations of trading.
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Data analysisThink like a traderValuation Timing with Excel
Data analysis plays a central role in making sense of financial markets. But how can you verify the conclusions others
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Think like a traderTrading booksTrading books: Let’s get real about what you actually need
People often ask me for book recommendations. But here’s a better question: What’s going to help you make money today?
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Think like a traderMarket making for beginners
I’ve noticed that beginners are often attracted to market making. To the uninitiated, it sounds like easy money and constant
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Think like a traderHow important is keeping up with macro news?
Someone recently asked me if obsessing over FOMC announcements, Non-Farm Payrolls reports, geopolitics and other macro news is important for
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Think like a trader
What can you do with a small trading account?
A lot of my advice boils down to trading is hard, so go after the easiest stuff you can find
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Think like a traderQuant systematic trading vs discretionary
Someone recently asked me about the difference between our approach and discretionary order flow trading and technical analysis. Order flow