Quantitative Trading Strategies: Harnessing the Power of Quantitative Techniques to Create a Winning Trading Program (McGraw-Hill Traders Edge Series) (Hardcover)
Harnessing the Power of Quantitative Techniques to Create a Winning Trading ProgramLars Kestner Quantitative Trading Strategies takes readers through the development and evaluation stages of today’s most popular and market-proven technical trading strategies. Quantifying every subjective decision in the trading process, this analytical book evaluates the work of well-known “quants” from John Henry to Monroe Trout and introduces 12 all-new trading strategies. It debunks numerous popular misconceptions, and is certain to make waves–and change minds–in the world of technical analysis and trading.
From the Back CoverAn In-Depth Look at Today’s Top Technical Trading Strategies–And How You Can Incorporate Them into Your Personal Trading Program By combining historical market performance with modern-day technology, technical traders often exhibit uncanny, seemingly intuitive abilities to control money-draining losses while letting profits run. Quantitative Trading Strat (more…)
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good introduction to quantitative trading techniques
I liked this book. It is interesting to read and it gives some good ideas. Maybe it is not suitable for experienced and sophisticated traders (like some of other reviewers) but…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good introduction to quantitative trading techniques
I liked this book. It is interesting to read and it gives some good ideas. Maybe it is not suitable for experienced and sophisticated traders (like some of other reviewers) but…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly non rigorous
First, the positive – this book is a very light read.
However, I must agree with others here that it has very little value for practitioners of quant trading.
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CAIA should reconsider this book for their program
I know this book because it is one of CAIA required reading for level 2 exam under the topic of quantitative trading strategies.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mis-titled
I agree with several others here. This book should be called “Technical Analysis with Backtesting”. It is required reading for the CAIA, and that is unfortunate.
1.0 out of 5 stars
save your money
this book is required reading for the quant part of the CAIA. It really has nothing to quant trading strats.
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Very disappointing
It really depends upon how you interpret the three title words. I have to agree with others here. An author should keep in mind her reputation first before collecting money from…
5.0 out of 5 stars
professional
This book is written by a market professional. And it is obvious from the start. There is no hype, and the whole approach is based on maths and probability.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice introduction to quantitative trading
Very easy reading. You will find this book quite useful if you are trading using a mechanized approach via a platform such as TradeStation.
3.0 out of 5 stars
it’s ok
I agree with the reviewer below. This book did not give many pure mathematical ideas. He gave some good examples that may be helpful to some but not to people who are looking…