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Here’s a step-by-step process for analyzing markets and making forecasts, structured in a way that meets high standards: specific probabilistic resolvable rooted in macro frameworks, and justified with data This is designed to help you build a forecasting model worthy of hedge fund-level scrutiny.   Key Takeaways – Financial, Economic & Market Forecasting Process This […]

Crypto trading has evolved from simple directional bets into a diverse ecosystem of arbitrage, market-neutral, quant, and yield-driven strategies.  As institutional capital and on-chain infrastructure matured, traders began exploiting volatility, liquidity gaps, governance events, and data-driven inefficiencies.  We look at the most important crypto strategies used today – what they are, how they work, and […]

Yield-focused trading strategies prioritize generating regular income (interest, dividends, rent, premiums, etc.) over capital appreciation. Below, strategies are categorized by asset class and include descriptions, typical instruments, risk profiles, and yield generation mechanisms. Notable regional considerations or prevalent markets are mentioned where relevant.   Key Takeaways – Yield Trading Strategies Equities & Hybrids Dividend Stock […]

Negative carry refers to the cost of holding an options position, usually from: Time decay (theta) on long options Premium paid for protection or leverage Bid-ask spread losses or margin costs Since options are often used for convexity (leveraged exposure or downside protection), the cost is embedded in the premium. The goal is to offset […]

Trading is fundamentally a game of information edge. So where do you get this information? Here’s a curated list of the best information sources for traders, grouped by category and chosen based on signal-to-noise ratio, timeliness, and actionable insights. These are especially valuable for individual traders looking to “shrink the gap” and adopt institutional-quality workflows […]

This article is a practical reference guide to the most useful mental models for traders.  These models help you make better decisions, avoid common cognitive traps, and build more resilient strategies.  Instead of chasing predictions, they help you think clearly about risk, uncertainty, and probability in real-world trading environments. They can also carry over into […]

The hedge fund industry is often defined by secrecy and star managers with iron-fist control. Marshall Wace stands out not just for its eye-popping returns or its $70 billion in AUM – but for the odd couple at its helm and the ingenious strategy driving its success.  Paul Marshall and Ian Wace, mismatched in personality, […]

Investors increasingly seek strategies with little or no correlation to traditional assets (e.g., stocks, bonds, gold, broad commodities) to diversify portfolios.  Below we compile a list of global investment and trading strategies – both liquid and illiquid – that historically exhibit low or negative correlation to mainstream markets. Each strategy is described along with its […]

Day trading is a bit of a different job. It can be fast, unpredictable, unforgiving. Every click, every hesitation, every impulse is tied to something deeper: motivation. Unlike other fields, where long-term rewards or passive effort might suffice, day trading demands moment-to-moment commitment. This makes motivation not just a starting point but an ongoing necessity. […]

Capital efficiency is important for a lot of traders. For example, if you a $100,000 account, you don’t necessarily have to think of things in terms of $40,000 here… $20,000 here… and so on. You can design overlays to effectively add leverage to a portfolio. This isn’t about stacking risk, but about doing things in […]