Algorithmic Trading Strategies

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Match each sentence to the verb tense it uses:

She always wears boots in winter. = Present Simple She is wearing a raincoat now. = Present Continuous Where do you live? = Present Simple What are you doing now? = Present Continuous

Match these items of clothing with where you would typically wear them:

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Match the clothing items with the speaker who mentions wearing them:

Coat = Ann Scarf = Ann Short skirt = Patsy Blouse = Patsy

Match the questions with the appropriate verb tense:

<p>What do you usually wear? = Present Simple What are you wearing now? = Present Continuous Does it rain often in the winter? = Present Simple Is she going to school on her bike today? = Present Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the sentence completion with the correct present continuous form:

<p>Patsy is going to Glasgow. = Going Ann is going to the airport. = Going Patsy is wearing a skirt and a blouse. = Wearing She is going to school on her bike today. = Going</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the locations with the person heading there:

<p>Glasgow = Ann (jokingly) The airport = Ann School = She</p> Signup and view all the answers

Connect statements about habits or routines with the appropriate tense

<p>She always wears boots in winter = Present Simple He does not swim well = Present Simple What are you doing now? = Present Continuous He is going to school = Present Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Link the clothing items to the correct person based on what they said in the dialogue.

<p>Coat and scarf = Ann Skirt and blouse = Patsy Warm Clothes = Ann (asking) Raincoat = She</p> Signup and view all the answers

Connect the questions regarding routine or current activities to the correct question.

<p>What do you usually wear? = Habit/routine Are you wearing warm clothes? = Current Activity Does it rain often in the winter? = Habit/routine What are you doing now? = Current activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the sentences related to weather with their appropriate response.

<p>It is very cold here. = Are you wearing warm clothes? It’s really windy. = I’m wearing my coat and scarf. It's hot here. = I'm wearing a short skirt and a blouse. It's a lovely, hot day today in Glasgow. = I'm only joking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these items of clothing with where you would typically wear them:

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Flashcards

Present Continuous

Describes actions happening at or around the moment of speaking.

Present Simple

Describes habits, routines and things that are always true.

Patsy ..... to Glasgow.

Patsy is going to Glasgow.

Ann ..... to the airport.

Ann is going to the Airport.

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Patsy ..... a skirt and a blouse.

Patsy is wearing a skirt and a blouse.

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Study Notes

  • Algorithmic trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
  • The information is for educational purposes only and not financial advice.
  • Consultation with a qualified financial advisor is recommended before making investment decisions.

Trend Following

  • Trend following capitalizes on prolonged price movements in a specific direction.
  • Trends are identified using moving averages, channel breakouts, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI).
  • It is effective in trending markets but struggles in choppy or range-bound conditions.
  • Moderate risk profile due to potential for whipsaw losses during trend reversals.

Mean Reversion

  • Mean reversion exploits deviations from the average price, assuming prices will revert to the mean.
  • Overbought or oversold conditions are Identified using statistical measures like standard deviation, Bollinger Bands, and oscillators.
  • Profitable in range-bound markets, it becomes vulnerable during strong trending periods.
  • Low to moderate risk profile, requiring careful stop-loss placement to avoid significant losses.

Arbitrage

  • Arbitrage simultaneously buys and sells an asset in different markets to profit from price discrepancies.
  • Monitors price differences for the same asset on various exchanges or markets.
  • Works best in fragmented markets with temporary pricing inefficiencies.
  • Generally low risk profile, relying on quick execution to capture small price differences.

High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

  • HFT utilizes sophisticated algorithms and high-speed infrastructure to execute a large number of orders at extremely short time intervals.
  • Capitalizes on minute price discrepancies, order book imbalances, and market microstructure inefficiencies.
  • Thrives in highly liquid markets with significant order flow.
  • High risk profile that requires significant investment in technology and expertise.
  • Susceptible to regulatory changes and technological failures.

Sentiment Analysis

  • Sentiment analysis analyzes news articles, social media, and other sources to gauge market sentiment.
  • It predicts price movements and employs natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to quantify sentiment scores.
  • Can be adapted to various market conditions
  • Effectiveness depends on the accuracy of sentiment indicators.
  • Moderate risk profile because sentiment indicators can be subjective and prone to biases.

Statistical Arbitrage

  • Aims to exploit statistical mispricings of securities or assets using complex mathematical models.
  • Employs techniques like cointegration, correlation analysis, and regression models.
  • It identifies and trades on pricing anomalies.
  • Works across different market conditions and requires robust data analysis and model validation.
  • Moderate to high risk profile, given models can be complex but may fail to capture all relevant market dynamics.

Technical Analysis

  • Involves analyzing statistical trends gathered from trading activity, such as price movement and volume.
  • Uses a variety of charts and analytic tools to identify patterns and suggest future activity.
  • Can be adapted to various market conditions, depending on the interpretation of technical indicators.
  • Moderate risk profile as technical analysis can be subjective and prone to biases.

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