The Quant Investor’s Almanac 2011: A Roadmap to Investing
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The Quant Investor’s Almanac 2011 identifies the release dates of data used by leading indicators, which are widely used by traders, and then puts this information in perspective – all while organizing this valuable information into an easy to use calendar format. Highlights the latest research related to each economic indicator Includes an online application where you can find daily updates to economic events and expanded references Provides a ready reference for properly anticipating changes in securities given various economic announcements The right information can make all the difference in your trading or investing endeavors. This book will show you exactly what you need to know in order to enhance your financial performance.
Introduction:
For years, quantitative investing was regarded as the domain of a select few institutional traders that employed teams of highly educated mathematicians and physicists. Yet, many principles behind quantitative investing are surprisingly easy to understand and boil down to common sense. This Almanac is one of the first books to off er investors of all stripes the latest quantitative investing strategies digested down to their essentials.
Who should read this Almanac:
- Institutional traders/fund managers
- Brokers and private bankers
- HNW traders managing their own accounts
- Individual investors
Why you should read this Almanac:
- To learn how to trade using quantitative techniques.
- To know when announcements are scheduled to hit the news.
- To understand how these announcements have moved the markets in
the past.
Th e quantitative investing ideas presented in this Almanac appeal to both institutional and individual investors. Unlike academic periodicals where many quantitative investment strategies are fi rst published, this Almanac avoids scientifi c jargon and focuses on the central thesis of selected research. Ample suggestions for further reading are supplied throughout the text for readers interested in additional information and strategy details.
Th e fi eld of quantitative investing is extremely broad and includes investments in complicated fi nancial structures. To keep matters accessible to every investor, the Almanac focuses on just several categories of quantitative strategies. Th ese are:
- Macroeconomic event investing across various asset categories
- Mutual funds
- Stocks (equity)
- Bonds (fi xed income)
- Foreign exchange
- Exchange traded funds (ETFs)
- Futures
- Options
The Quant Investor's Almanac 2011: A Roadmap to Investing By Irene Aldridge, Steven Krawciw pdf
8 reviews for The Quant Investor’s Almanac 2011: A Roadmap to Investing
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Coraline Wells (verified owner) –
This is an excellent book. The analysis is scholarly and rigorous, while being accessible to both the seasoned professional and first-time dabbler. The authors have clearly researched their topic thoroughly and invested considerable effort in presenting their material. Definitely a purchase I’d recommended to others.
Branson Maynard (verified owner) –
This is an odd book. It runs through the year highlighting the US economy data releases week-by-week in 2011. It describes ways in which the data releases affect the behavior of markets on average.
There are many interesting articles in the book, but there is little in the way of an overarching theme, or anything that might say, “And here is how it could work for you,” even though quants typically only trot out only their formulas that have weakened, while keeping their potent ideas private.
I found it disappointing. Hey, but maybe someone else will love it.
Haisley McClure (verified owner) –
This is simply an excellent navigation tool for what is to so many a murky, unapproachable subject. The authors bring a clarity of thought and deep knowledge to bear on the subject and provide both an excellent primer for those seeking an introduction as well as a valuable reference for those already familiar with quantitative techniques. Clear, cogent, and approachable but not dumbed down, this is a great book for anyone interested in quantitative investing.
Donald Hodge (verified owner) –
The Quant Investor’s Almanac is an excellent overview of the topic. It is well-suited to both the active trader and the general investor who wants to learn more about this increasingly significant investment approach. I found the discussions of specific quantitative strategies to be thoughtful and very helpful. The thematic tie-in to global events helped put the subject into very relevant perspective. The authors clearly understand this subject well and are able to impart their knowledge to the reader in a very effective way.
Max Mitchell (verified owner) –
I’ve read several books about investing, this was the worst of its kind.
Would not recommand it to anybody
Willow Stokes (verified owner) –
Irene Aldridge wrote a very good book about HFT. This book is totally different and its a kind of scheduler
when what “indicator” comes out. (more or less)
It depends on the individual trading style if its useful or not, for me is was t a total waste of money.
Irene you can do better !
Carolyn Massey (verified owner) –
This book is organized like a weekly journal for taking notes during 2011. It is a thoughtful read. As you read it through the year it gives you ideas on how to trade based on research from Academic Journals. There a wealth of information on the events each week — the author’s explain many of the important ones.
I’ve been a hedge fund manager for over 10 years and this is the only book I have ever read worth keeping on my trading desk.
I simply have never read or heard of a better better traders almanac.
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Santana Thornton (verified owner) –
Book is a nice simple introduction. However, Almanac pages have nothing to do with what is discussed in the particular month-chapter. They act as a distraction and author would have put all twelve of them together at the end of the book.