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Whether you call it quant, algo, or black box trading, it all adds up to the same thing: systematic trading performed by computers.
While some decry it as dangerously detached from human control, and a driver of excessive volatility in the markets, others see quantitative trading as a welcome departure from the unruly passions and cognitive biases that inform human investment decision making.
Say what you will about quant trading, the fact is, overall, quant funds consistently outperform the markets-which may be why so many smart investors are keen to avail themselves of that black box magic.
Unfortunately, much remains obscure about quantitative trading, thanks in great part to the extreme guardedness of quants when it comes to the details of how their systems work. But, as quant-trader and master explainer Rishi Narang deftly shows in this updated edition of his bestselling guide, quantitative trading is much easier to understand and take advantage of than you think.
Designed to make quantitative trading comprehensible to even the most math- or technophobic investor, this book takes you on a guided tour inside the black box. In plain English, Mr. Narang turns the lights up on what the quants are up to, once and for all lifting the veil of mystery surrounding quantitative trading and quantitative trading strategies.
Following a concise introduction to quantitative trading principles and general practices, Mr. Narang cuts to the chase with a detailed inventory of the contents of a typical black box system, explaining, in non-technical terms, what each one is and how it fits together with the others.
Then, with the help of numerous real-world examples and lively anecdotes, he clearly explains:
* The most common quant system structures
* How quants capture alpha
* The level of discretion in quant trading
* High-frequency trading and the infrastructure that supports it
* Execution algorithms and how they work
* How quants model risk and how to know if a particular model really works
* The important difference between theory-driven systems vs. data-mining strategies
* How to evaluate quant managers and their strategies
* How quant strategies can fit into an overall portfolio strategy-and why they're so important
* Current and future trends in quant trading and the role it will play in the years ahead
A book that lifts the lid on black box trading, making it transparent, intuitively sensible, and readily understandable, Inside the Black Box is a must-read for institutional investors, asset managers, investment advisors, pension fund managers, and all savvy investors looking to gain an edge in today's turbulent financial markets.
While some decry it as dangerously detached from human control, and a driver of excessive volatility in the markets, others see quantitative trading as a welcome departure from the unruly passions and cognitive biases that inform human investment decision making.
Say what you will about quant trading, the fact is, overall, quant funds consistently outperform the markets-which may be why so many smart investors are keen to avail themselves of that black box magic.
Unfortunately, much remains obscure about quantitative trading, thanks in great part to the extreme guardedness of quants when it comes to the details of how their systems work. But, as quant-trader and master explainer Rishi Narang deftly shows in this updated edition of his bestselling guide, quantitative trading is much easier to understand and take advantage of than you think.
Designed to make quantitative trading comprehensible to even the most math- or technophobic investor, this book takes you on a guided tour inside the black box. In plain English, Mr. Narang turns the lights up on what the quants are up to, once and for all lifting the veil of mystery surrounding quantitative trading and quantitative trading strategies.
Following a concise introduction to quantitative trading principles and general practices, Mr. Narang cuts to the chase with a detailed inventory of the contents of a typical black box system, explaining, in non-technical terms, what each one is and how it fits together with the others.
Then, with the help of numerous real-world examples and lively anecdotes, he clearly explains:
* The most common quant system structures
* How quants capture alpha
* The level of discretion in quant trading
* High-frequency trading and the infrastructure that supports it
* Execution algorithms and how they work
* How quants model risk and how to know if a particular model really works
* The important difference between theory-driven systems vs. data-mining strategies
* How to evaluate quant managers and their strategies
* How quant strategies can fit into an overall portfolio strategy-and why they're so important
* Current and future trends in quant trading and the role it will play in the years ahead
A book that lifts the lid on black box trading, making it transparent, intuitively sensible, and readily understandable, Inside the Black Box is a must-read for institutional investors, asset managers, investment advisors, pension fund managers, and all savvy investors looking to gain an edge in today's turbulent financial markets.
Whether you call it quant, algo, or black box trading, it all adds up to the same thing: systematic trading performed by computers.
While some decry it as dangerously detached from human control, and a driver of excessive volatility in the markets, others see quantitative trading as a welcome departure from the unruly passions and cognitive biases that inform human investment decision making.
Say what you will about quant trading, the fact is, overall, quant funds consistently outperform the markets-which may be why so many smart investors are keen to avail themselves of that black box magic.
Unfortunately, much remains obscure about quantitative trading, thanks in great part to the extreme guardedness of quants when it comes to the details of how their systems work. But, as quant-trader and master explainer Rishi Narang deftly shows in this updated edition of his bestselling guide, quantitative trading is much easier to understand and take advantage of than you think.
Designed to make quantitative trading comprehensible to even the most math- or technophobic investor, this book takes you on a guided tour inside the black box. In plain English, Mr. Narang turns the lights up on what the quants are up to, once and for all lifting the veil of mystery surrounding quantitative trading and quantitative trading strategies.
Following a concise introduction to quantitative trading principles and general practices, Mr. Narang cuts to the chase with a detailed inventory of the contents of a typical black box system, explaining, in non-technical terms, what each one is and how it fits together with the others.
Then, with the help of numerous real-world examples and lively anecdotes, he clearly explains:
* The most common quant system structures
* How quants capture alpha
* The level of discretion in quant trading
* High-frequency trading and the infrastructure that supports it
* Execution algorithms and how they work
* How quants model risk and how to know if a particular model really works
* The important difference between theory-driven systems vs. data-mining strategies
* How to evaluate quant managers and their strategies
* How quant strategies can fit into an overall portfolio strategy-and why they're so important
* Current and future trends in quant trading and the role it will play in the years ahead
A book that lifts the lid on black box trading, making it transparent, intuitively sensible, and readily understandable, Inside the Black Box is a must-read for institutional investors, asset managers, investment advisors, pension fund managers, and all savvy investors looking to gain an edge in today's turbulent financial markets.
While some decry it as dangerously detached from human control, and a driver of excessive volatility in the markets, others see quantitative trading as a welcome departure from the unruly passions and cognitive biases that inform human investment decision making.
Say what you will about quant trading, the fact is, overall, quant funds consistently outperform the markets-which may be why so many smart investors are keen to avail themselves of that black box magic.
Unfortunately, much remains obscure about quantitative trading, thanks in great part to the extreme guardedness of quants when it comes to the details of how their systems work. But, as quant-trader and master explainer Rishi Narang deftly shows in this updated edition of his bestselling guide, quantitative trading is much easier to understand and take advantage of than you think.
Designed to make quantitative trading comprehensible to even the most math- or technophobic investor, this book takes you on a guided tour inside the black box. In plain English, Mr. Narang turns the lights up on what the quants are up to, once and for all lifting the veil of mystery surrounding quantitative trading and quantitative trading strategies.
Following a concise introduction to quantitative trading principles and general practices, Mr. Narang cuts to the chase with a detailed inventory of the contents of a typical black box system, explaining, in non-technical terms, what each one is and how it fits together with the others.
Then, with the help of numerous real-world examples and lively anecdotes, he clearly explains:
* The most common quant system structures
* How quants capture alpha
* The level of discretion in quant trading
* High-frequency trading and the infrastructure that supports it
* Execution algorithms and how they work
* How quants model risk and how to know if a particular model really works
* The important difference between theory-driven systems vs. data-mining strategies
* How to evaluate quant managers and their strategies
* How quant strategies can fit into an overall portfolio strategy-and why they're so important
* Current and future trends in quant trading and the role it will play in the years ahead
A book that lifts the lid on black box trading, making it transparent, intuitively sensible, and readily understandable, Inside the Black Box is a must-read for institutional investors, asset managers, investment advisors, pension fund managers, and all savvy investors looking to gain an edge in today's turbulent financial markets.
Über den Autor
Rishi K. Narang is the Founding Principal of Telesis Capital LLC, which invests in quantitative trading strategies. Previously, he was managing director and co-portfolio manager at Santa Barbara Alpha Strategies. Narang cofounded and was president of Tradeworx, Inc., a quantitative hedge fund manager, from 1999-2002. He has been involved in the hedge fund industry, with a focus on quantitative trading strategies, since 1996. Narang graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a BA in economics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Acknowledgments xvii
Part ONE The Quant Universe
Chapter 1 Why Does Quant Trading Matter? 3
The Benefit of Deep Thought 8
The Measurement and Mismeasurement of Risk 9
Disciplined Implementation 10
Summary 11
Notes 11
Chapter 2 An Introduction to Quantitative Trading 13
What Is a Quant? 14
What Is the Typical Structure of a Quantitative Trading System? 16
Summary 19
Notes 20
Part two Inside the Black Box
Chapter 3 Alpha Models: How Quants Make Money 23
Types of Alpha Models: Theory-Driven and Data-Driven 24
Theory-Driven Alpha Models 26
Data-Driven Alpha Models 42
Implementing the Strategies 45
Blending Alpha Models 56
Summary 62
Notes 64
Chapter 4 Risk Models 67
Limiting the Amount of Risk 69
Limiting the Types of Risk 72
Summary 76
Notes 78
Chapter 5 Transaction Cost Models 79
Defining Transaction Costs 80
Types of Transaction Cost Models 85
Summary 90
Note 91
Chapter 6 Portfolio Construction Models 93
Rule-Based Portfolio Construction Models 94
Portfolio Optimizers 98
Output of Portfolio Construction Models 112
How Quants Choose a Portfolio Construction Model 113
Summary 113
Notes 115
Chapter 7 Execution 117
Order Execution Algorithms 119
Trading Infrastructure 128
Summary 130
Notes 131
Chapter 8 Data 133
The Importance of Data 133
Types of Data 135
Sources of Data 137
Cleaning Data 139
Storing Data 144
Summary 145
Notes 146
Chapter 9 Research 147
Blueprint for Research: The Scientific Method 147
Idea Generation 149
Testing 151
Summary 170
Note 171
Part three A Practical Guide for Investors in Quantitative Strategies
Chapter 10 Risks Inherent to Quant Strategies 175
Model Risk 176
Regime Change Risk 180
Exogenous Shock Risk 184
Contagion, or Common Investor, Risk 186
How Quants Monitor Risk 193
Summary 195
Notes 195
Chapter 11 Criticisms of Quant Trading 197
Trading Is an Art, Not a Science 197
Quants Cause More Market Volatility by Underestimating Risk 199
Quants Cannot Handle Unusual Events or Rapid Changes in Market Conditions 204
Quants Are All the Same 206
Only a Few Large Quants Can Thrive in the Long Run 207
Quants Are Guilty of Data Mining 210
Summary 213
Notes 213
Chapter 12 Evaluating Quants and Quant Strategies 215
Gathering Information 216
Evaluating a Quantitative Trading Strategy 218
Evaluating the Acumen of Quantitative Traders 221
The Edge 223
Evaluating Integrity 227
How Quants Fit into a Portfolio 229
Summary 231
Note 233
Part four High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading
Chapter 13 An Introduction to High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading* 237
Notes 241
Chapter 14 High-Speed Trading 243
Why Speed Matters 244
Sources of Latency 252
Summary 262
Notes 263
Chapter 15 High-Frequency Trading 265
Contractual Market Making 265
Noncontractual Market Making 269
Arbitrage 271
Fast Alpha 273
HFT Risk Management and Portfolio Construction 274
Summary 277
Note 277
Chapter 16 Controversy Regarding High-Frequency Trading 279
Does HFT Create Unfair Competition? 280
Does HFT Lead to Front-Running or Market Manipulation? 283
Does HFT Lead to Greater Volatility or Structural Instability? 289
Does HFT Lack Social Value? 296
Regulatory Considerations 297
Summary 299
Notes 300
Chapter 17 Looking to the Future of Quant Trading 303
About the Author 307
Index 309
Acknowledgments xvii
Part ONE The Quant Universe
Chapter 1 Why Does Quant Trading Matter? 3
The Benefit of Deep Thought 8
The Measurement and Mismeasurement of Risk 9
Disciplined Implementation 10
Summary 11
Notes 11
Chapter 2 An Introduction to Quantitative Trading 13
What Is a Quant? 14
What Is the Typical Structure of a Quantitative Trading System? 16
Summary 19
Notes 20
Part two Inside the Black Box
Chapter 3 Alpha Models: How Quants Make Money 23
Types of Alpha Models: Theory-Driven and Data-Driven 24
Theory-Driven Alpha Models 26
Data-Driven Alpha Models 42
Implementing the Strategies 45
Blending Alpha Models 56
Summary 62
Notes 64
Chapter 4 Risk Models 67
Limiting the Amount of Risk 69
Limiting the Types of Risk 72
Summary 76
Notes 78
Chapter 5 Transaction Cost Models 79
Defining Transaction Costs 80
Types of Transaction Cost Models 85
Summary 90
Note 91
Chapter 6 Portfolio Construction Models 93
Rule-Based Portfolio Construction Models 94
Portfolio Optimizers 98
Output of Portfolio Construction Models 112
How Quants Choose a Portfolio Construction Model 113
Summary 113
Notes 115
Chapter 7 Execution 117
Order Execution Algorithms 119
Trading Infrastructure 128
Summary 130
Notes 131
Chapter 8 Data 133
The Importance of Data 133
Types of Data 135
Sources of Data 137
Cleaning Data 139
Storing Data 144
Summary 145
Notes 146
Chapter 9 Research 147
Blueprint for Research: The Scientific Method 147
Idea Generation 149
Testing 151
Summary 170
Note 171
Part three A Practical Guide for Investors in Quantitative Strategies
Chapter 10 Risks Inherent to Quant Strategies 175
Model Risk 176
Regime Change Risk 180
Exogenous Shock Risk 184
Contagion, or Common Investor, Risk 186
How Quants Monitor Risk 193
Summary 195
Notes 195
Chapter 11 Criticisms of Quant Trading 197
Trading Is an Art, Not a Science 197
Quants Cause More Market Volatility by Underestimating Risk 199
Quants Cannot Handle Unusual Events or Rapid Changes in Market Conditions 204
Quants Are All the Same 206
Only a Few Large Quants Can Thrive in the Long Run 207
Quants Are Guilty of Data Mining 210
Summary 213
Notes 213
Chapter 12 Evaluating Quants and Quant Strategies 215
Gathering Information 216
Evaluating a Quantitative Trading Strategy 218
Evaluating the Acumen of Quantitative Traders 221
The Edge 223
Evaluating Integrity 227
How Quants Fit into a Portfolio 229
Summary 231
Note 233
Part four High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading
Chapter 13 An Introduction to High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading* 237
Notes 241
Chapter 14 High-Speed Trading 243
Why Speed Matters 244
Sources of Latency 252
Summary 262
Notes 263
Chapter 15 High-Frequency Trading 265
Contractual Market Making 265
Noncontractual Market Making 269
Arbitrage 271
Fast Alpha 273
HFT Risk Management and Portfolio Construction 274
Summary 277
Note 277
Chapter 16 Controversy Regarding High-Frequency Trading 279
Does HFT Create Unfair Competition? 280
Does HFT Lead to Front-Running or Market Manipulation? 283
Does HFT Lead to Greater Volatility or Structural Instability? 289
Does HFT Lack Social Value? 296
Regulatory Considerations 297
Summary 299
Notes 300
Chapter 17 Looking to the Future of Quant Trading 303
About the Author 307
Index 309
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2013 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Betriebswirtschaft |
Genre: | Wirtschaft |
Rubrik: | Recht & Wirtschaft |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: | 336 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781118362419 |
ISBN-10: | 1118362411 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 1W118362410 |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Narang, Rishi K. |
Hersteller: |
John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons Inc |
Maße: | 236 x 156 x 38 mm |
Von/Mit: | Rishi K. Narang |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 26.04.2013 |
Gewicht: | 0,533 kg |
Über den Autor
Rishi K. Narang is the Founding Principal of Telesis Capital LLC, which invests in quantitative trading strategies. Previously, he was managing director and co-portfolio manager at Santa Barbara Alpha Strategies. Narang cofounded and was president of Tradeworx, Inc., a quantitative hedge fund manager, from 1999-2002. He has been involved in the hedge fund industry, with a focus on quantitative trading strategies, since 1996. Narang graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a BA in economics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Acknowledgments xvii
Part ONE The Quant Universe
Chapter 1 Why Does Quant Trading Matter? 3
The Benefit of Deep Thought 8
The Measurement and Mismeasurement of Risk 9
Disciplined Implementation 10
Summary 11
Notes 11
Chapter 2 An Introduction to Quantitative Trading 13
What Is a Quant? 14
What Is the Typical Structure of a Quantitative Trading System? 16
Summary 19
Notes 20
Part two Inside the Black Box
Chapter 3 Alpha Models: How Quants Make Money 23
Types of Alpha Models: Theory-Driven and Data-Driven 24
Theory-Driven Alpha Models 26
Data-Driven Alpha Models 42
Implementing the Strategies 45
Blending Alpha Models 56
Summary 62
Notes 64
Chapter 4 Risk Models 67
Limiting the Amount of Risk 69
Limiting the Types of Risk 72
Summary 76
Notes 78
Chapter 5 Transaction Cost Models 79
Defining Transaction Costs 80
Types of Transaction Cost Models 85
Summary 90
Note 91
Chapter 6 Portfolio Construction Models 93
Rule-Based Portfolio Construction Models 94
Portfolio Optimizers 98
Output of Portfolio Construction Models 112
How Quants Choose a Portfolio Construction Model 113
Summary 113
Notes 115
Chapter 7 Execution 117
Order Execution Algorithms 119
Trading Infrastructure 128
Summary 130
Notes 131
Chapter 8 Data 133
The Importance of Data 133
Types of Data 135
Sources of Data 137
Cleaning Data 139
Storing Data 144
Summary 145
Notes 146
Chapter 9 Research 147
Blueprint for Research: The Scientific Method 147
Idea Generation 149
Testing 151
Summary 170
Note 171
Part three A Practical Guide for Investors in Quantitative Strategies
Chapter 10 Risks Inherent to Quant Strategies 175
Model Risk 176
Regime Change Risk 180
Exogenous Shock Risk 184
Contagion, or Common Investor, Risk 186
How Quants Monitor Risk 193
Summary 195
Notes 195
Chapter 11 Criticisms of Quant Trading 197
Trading Is an Art, Not a Science 197
Quants Cause More Market Volatility by Underestimating Risk 199
Quants Cannot Handle Unusual Events or Rapid Changes in Market Conditions 204
Quants Are All the Same 206
Only a Few Large Quants Can Thrive in the Long Run 207
Quants Are Guilty of Data Mining 210
Summary 213
Notes 213
Chapter 12 Evaluating Quants and Quant Strategies 215
Gathering Information 216
Evaluating a Quantitative Trading Strategy 218
Evaluating the Acumen of Quantitative Traders 221
The Edge 223
Evaluating Integrity 227
How Quants Fit into a Portfolio 229
Summary 231
Note 233
Part four High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading
Chapter 13 An Introduction to High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading* 237
Notes 241
Chapter 14 High-Speed Trading 243
Why Speed Matters 244
Sources of Latency 252
Summary 262
Notes 263
Chapter 15 High-Frequency Trading 265
Contractual Market Making 265
Noncontractual Market Making 269
Arbitrage 271
Fast Alpha 273
HFT Risk Management and Portfolio Construction 274
Summary 277
Note 277
Chapter 16 Controversy Regarding High-Frequency Trading 279
Does HFT Create Unfair Competition? 280
Does HFT Lead to Front-Running or Market Manipulation? 283
Does HFT Lead to Greater Volatility or Structural Instability? 289
Does HFT Lack Social Value? 296
Regulatory Considerations 297
Summary 299
Notes 300
Chapter 17 Looking to the Future of Quant Trading 303
About the Author 307
Index 309
Acknowledgments xvii
Part ONE The Quant Universe
Chapter 1 Why Does Quant Trading Matter? 3
The Benefit of Deep Thought 8
The Measurement and Mismeasurement of Risk 9
Disciplined Implementation 10
Summary 11
Notes 11
Chapter 2 An Introduction to Quantitative Trading 13
What Is a Quant? 14
What Is the Typical Structure of a Quantitative Trading System? 16
Summary 19
Notes 20
Part two Inside the Black Box
Chapter 3 Alpha Models: How Quants Make Money 23
Types of Alpha Models: Theory-Driven and Data-Driven 24
Theory-Driven Alpha Models 26
Data-Driven Alpha Models 42
Implementing the Strategies 45
Blending Alpha Models 56
Summary 62
Notes 64
Chapter 4 Risk Models 67
Limiting the Amount of Risk 69
Limiting the Types of Risk 72
Summary 76
Notes 78
Chapter 5 Transaction Cost Models 79
Defining Transaction Costs 80
Types of Transaction Cost Models 85
Summary 90
Note 91
Chapter 6 Portfolio Construction Models 93
Rule-Based Portfolio Construction Models 94
Portfolio Optimizers 98
Output of Portfolio Construction Models 112
How Quants Choose a Portfolio Construction Model 113
Summary 113
Notes 115
Chapter 7 Execution 117
Order Execution Algorithms 119
Trading Infrastructure 128
Summary 130
Notes 131
Chapter 8 Data 133
The Importance of Data 133
Types of Data 135
Sources of Data 137
Cleaning Data 139
Storing Data 144
Summary 145
Notes 146
Chapter 9 Research 147
Blueprint for Research: The Scientific Method 147
Idea Generation 149
Testing 151
Summary 170
Note 171
Part three A Practical Guide for Investors in Quantitative Strategies
Chapter 10 Risks Inherent to Quant Strategies 175
Model Risk 176
Regime Change Risk 180
Exogenous Shock Risk 184
Contagion, or Common Investor, Risk 186
How Quants Monitor Risk 193
Summary 195
Notes 195
Chapter 11 Criticisms of Quant Trading 197
Trading Is an Art, Not a Science 197
Quants Cause More Market Volatility by Underestimating Risk 199
Quants Cannot Handle Unusual Events or Rapid Changes in Market Conditions 204
Quants Are All the Same 206
Only a Few Large Quants Can Thrive in the Long Run 207
Quants Are Guilty of Data Mining 210
Summary 213
Notes 213
Chapter 12 Evaluating Quants and Quant Strategies 215
Gathering Information 216
Evaluating a Quantitative Trading Strategy 218
Evaluating the Acumen of Quantitative Traders 221
The Edge 223
Evaluating Integrity 227
How Quants Fit into a Portfolio 229
Summary 231
Note 233
Part four High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading
Chapter 13 An Introduction to High-Speed and High-Frequency Trading* 237
Notes 241
Chapter 14 High-Speed Trading 243
Why Speed Matters 244
Sources of Latency 252
Summary 262
Notes 263
Chapter 15 High-Frequency Trading 265
Contractual Market Making 265
Noncontractual Market Making 269
Arbitrage 271
Fast Alpha 273
HFT Risk Management and Portfolio Construction 274
Summary 277
Note 277
Chapter 16 Controversy Regarding High-Frequency Trading 279
Does HFT Create Unfair Competition? 280
Does HFT Lead to Front-Running or Market Manipulation? 283
Does HFT Lead to Greater Volatility or Structural Instability? 289
Does HFT Lack Social Value? 296
Regulatory Considerations 297
Summary 299
Notes 300
Chapter 17 Looking to the Future of Quant Trading 303
About the Author 307
Index 309
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2013 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Betriebswirtschaft |
Genre: | Wirtschaft |
Rubrik: | Recht & Wirtschaft |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: | 336 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781118362419 |
ISBN-10: | 1118362411 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Herstellernummer: | 1W118362410 |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Narang, Rishi K. |
Hersteller: |
John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons Inc |
Maße: | 236 x 156 x 38 mm |
Von/Mit: | Rishi K. Narang |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 26.04.2013 |
Gewicht: | 0,533 kg |
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