Fundamentals of quantitative analysis. Simple, clear. How to create your own algorithms, create charts in spreadsheet, convert charts to msPaint for annotation and manipulation. Plus a wide selection of the author's own algorithms. And, generally, how to use a spreadsheet for quant.

Step-by-step 9-hour audiovideo cd, same content as the .pdf version (.pdf included) but with more elaboration. Also includes the 2-hour audiovideo cd on advanced spreadsheet how-to's. CDs mailed to you; .pdf downloadable immediately. If ordering this, DO NOT order items at left and right- they are included.

The sample .pdf version includes complete coverage of one very simple algorithm. Enables forecasting of next day High, but only after a triggering event (the other, full, versions provide algos capable of daily forecasting). To download, just click either Package #1 or Package #2 download above. The Sample versions in Packages #1, #2, and #3 are identical- (but choose the one for the package you think you're most likely to order later).

"Quant" is quantitative analysis. It's used by market makers, brokerages, banks, hedge funds, and other institutional traders to forecast prices in STOCKS and FOREX (currency markets). YOU can use it the same way. Quant can take many forms, from very simple arithmetic calculations to very complex mathematical formulae, to simply using a graphic overlay onto a security's chart (one form of "grid trading"). OrangeQuant's author keeps it very simple, giving you choices from elementary to mildly complex algorithms to run in your spreadsheet, as well as a special section on geometries that will lead you to an understanding of how to construct certain graphic overlays for yourself; specific overlays are not included, since applications vary from one security to another.

Quant is similar to "technical analysis" (TA), but different in the sense that (1)- it's very specific to the security being traded, and (2)- it usually tells you the direction a security is going before TA traders can spot it. It looks for patterns and intersection of plots from the author's algorithms or from algorithms that YOU create. "Algorithm" is simply a word for a series of mathematical steps.

No problem at all. Each of the above OrangeQuant versions gives you simple step-by-step instructions. Just follow the steps and you'll be zipping along in no time at all. Most people master basic competence with an hour or two of practice. The reason we offer the 2-hr ($29.95) spreadsheet video separately (also included with the full $119.95 package) is because that's all some traders want. It goes into much more depth on spreadsheets than what's actually needed for the OrangeQuant course.

Almost immediately. Just read the R algorithm near the start of the course and follow the setup instructions. The R algorithm is also distributed FREE- just download the free trial above, or read it here.

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You can compare quant and TA on the same stock here. I prefer quant for precision entries, so I don't get stuck waiting for the "big move"- as an experienced trader, you know how bad things can happen while you wait. Quant can also be used for precision exits, and sometimes I use it that way too.

Virtually no heavy math required. Basic arithmetic sometimes needed. Otherwise, the spreadsheet does the math for you- even extremely complex calculations.

First, TA is a good system, especially useful for situations like watching a fast mover on intraday 5-minute charts. That said, TA suffers from one major problem: too many traders use it. This makes it vulnerable to manipulation by actual market makers and de facto market makers (large institutionals). These large traders look at the TA and know what retail traders like YOU are about to do. They then take steps (shorting, etc.) to confuse retailers, thereby delaying important price moves. That's why these large traders hire quants at six-figure salaries so they don't get faked out in their own trading. Just Google "quant trader" to see some salaries.

OrangeQuant's author is Dennis Hudson, a retired physician and former engineering researcher. His first experience in quant came in diamonds and Borazon manufacturing research with General Electric Company in the 1960s. Part of his job was to predict and target crystal size distributions based on parameters of pressure, temperature, and time. He can be reached at: 1300-B Bonito Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.  ph 505-243-0870.
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