QT201: Statistical Methods in Quantitative Trading
Learn how to compute performance metrics for your quant strategies, with p-value hypothesis tests for single strategy and multi strategy systems for strategy validation.
This course is an asset for any aspiring quant. Its curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational economics of multiple assets to advanced hypothesis testing methods. The course is well-structured, offering a balance between the...
Read MoreThis course is an asset for any aspiring quant. Its curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational economics of multiple assets to advanced hypothesis testing methods. The course is well-structured, offering a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This approach is particularly effective for understanding complex concepts like portfolio metrics. One aspect to be mindful of is the course's intensity. It has prereq and some topics may require additional external study. Despite this, the course stands out for its comprehensive coverage and hands-on approach, making it a recommended choice for anyone serious about Quant research. I'm Pretty happy and satisfied, Now I have new tools in my pocket!
Read LessThis course is really great to no only build a solid foundation for statistical analysis on a given strategy, but also on gaining a solid understanding of the concepts that are critical for anyone who is serious about any quant system.
This course is really great to no only build a solid foundation for statistical analysis on a given strategy, but also on gaining a solid understanding of the concepts that are critical for anyone who is serious about any quant system.
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Course Introduction
Foundational Concepts
Economics of Multiple Assets
Portfolio Metrics
Implementation of the Portfolio Metrics
Implementation of the Portfolio Metrics
Basics of Hypothesis Testing
t-tests and sign tests for portfolio return mean/median
Confidence Intervals and Signed Rank test
Permutation of Price Data
Permutation of OHLCV Bars
Adjustments for Dynamic Universe of Assets
Data Shuffle Implementation
Introduction to the Monte Carlo Permutation Test
Overfit Detection, Asset Timing and Asset Picking, Skill Hypothesis Tests
Implementation of Non-Permutation Based Hypothesis Tests
Decision Shuffling
Decision Shuffling
Implementation and Computation of the p-values
Multiple Hypothesis Testing with FER Control
Implementation of the Marginal Family Tests