Everyone that wants to get started with Python should be able to.
The problem?
Most people don't know where to start.
Here are 6 steps that might help you get started.
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The problem?
Most people don't know where to start.
Here are 6 steps that might help you get started.
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1/ Learn the basics of Python
This includes understanding data types, control flow, and basic functions and libraries.
This includes understanding data types, control flow, and basic functions and libraries.
2/ Get familiar with the Python Quant Stack
NumPy, SciPy, and pandas are commonly used in quant finance and are essential for data manipulation and analysis.
NumPy, SciPy, and pandas are commonly used in quant finance and are essential for data manipulation and analysis.
3/ Learn to visualize data
pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn are commonly used to create visualizations and charts of financial data.
pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn are commonly used to create visualizations and charts of financial data.
4/ Learn about the rest of the Python Quant Stack
Pyfolio, Backtrader, and QuantStats are popular libraries used in quant finance and algorithmic trading.
Pyfolio, Backtrader, and QuantStats are popular libraries used in quant finance and algorithmic trading.
5/ Get data
There are many sources of financial data available, such as Quandl, Yahoo Finance, and FRED.
The best?
The OpenBB SDK
There are many sources of financial data available, such as Quandl, Yahoo Finance, and FRED.
The best?
The OpenBB SDK
6/ Practice
Start by defining the outcomes you want and work backward from there. As you become more proficient, you can move on to more complex projects, such as building a trading algorithm.
Start by defining the outcomes you want and work backward from there. As you become more proficient, you can move on to more complex projects, such as building a trading algorithm.
Some of the other skills that will help you along the way:
• Statistics
• Optimization
• Linear algebra
• Statistics
• Optimization
• Linear algebra
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• Frameworks to get you started TODAY
• Trading strategy formation framework
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