Python for Finance

Price
$1,895.00 USD

Duration
3 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

This Python for Finance course is for students familiar with python who want to learn how to use python for financial data and algorithmic trading. Core financial concepts and strategies, such as Modern Portfolio Theory paired with clean python code build a solid ground to implement trading algorithms on the Quantconnect platform with their Lean engine. Quantconnect offers large functionality for implementation, backtesting and deployment of custom algorithms for algorithmic trading.

Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization’s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how.

This course includes 6-months access to the full course content in on-demand format to support post-class reference and review.

Course Objectives

  • Learn to use powerful Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib
  • Understand Modern Portfolio Theory
  • Use Monte Carlo simulation techniques to optimize portfolio allocationv
  • Understand SciPy minimization algorithms to create optimized portfolio holdings
  • Use and understand stock fundamentals data, such as CFC, Revenue, and EPS
  • Calculate the Sharpe Ratio for any stock
  • Understand cumulative returns and daily average returns in stocks
  • Learn to use QuantConnect's LEAN engine for automated trading
  • Learn about Bollinger Bands and other classic technical analysis
  • Use algorithmic trading to trade derivative futures contracts
  • Dive into understanding CAPM
  • Capital Asset Pricing Model
  • Use fundamental stock company data to create rules based trading algorithms
  • Learn about alternatives to the Sharpe Ratio, such as the Sortino Ratio
  • Learn to read and understand a Backtest, including Probabilistic Sharpe Ratios
  • Conduct Research on QuantConnect, including full universe stock selection screening

Who Should Attend?

Intermediate to experienced Python developers looking to work with financial time series data. Check out our Introduction to Python course if you’re new to Python programming.
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

Course Prerequisites

Agenda

Python

Numpy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Financial Concepts with Python

  • Effective Market Hypothesis
  • Sharpe Ratio
  • Sortino Ratio
  • Modern Portfolio Theory
  • Capital Asset Pricing Method

Algorithmic Trading with Quantconnect

  • How to use Quantconnect
  • Buying and Selling Shares
  • Implementation of Custom Algorithms
  • Plotting
  • Future & Option Trading
  • Backtesting
 

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