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Unlock the full potential of quantitative trading with Prescriptions for Quant Traders Using R—a practical, hands-on guide for turning data into trading decisions.
This book is written for quantitative traders, financial analysts, and data scientists who want more than theory. Organized into ten structured parts, it delivers step-by-step "prescriptions" using R—script-driven tasks that solve real-world trading problems. Each prescription is designed to be immediately actionable, so readers can move from concept to implementation without guesswork.
What makes this book different is its clarity, utility, and its link to online video walk-throughs of R scripts. Modeled in the spirit of a Scientific American article, the text flows seamlessly without interruptions, yet a comprehensive bibliography ensures depth and rigor. Every chapter blends explanation with executable code, enabling traders to:
Design systematic trading strategies in R — and understand why they work.
Apply robust statistical and econometric methods to financial data for better predictions.
Evaluate risk and performance metrics to refine strategies with confidence.
Automate workflows so insights move faster from model to market.
Whether you are a retail trader aiming to compete with professionals, a financial analyst seeking sharper models, or a data scientist expanding into trading, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice.
Readers will find special value in the prescription-based approach. Just as a doctor prescribes remedies, these scripts deliver targeted solutions to trading challenges—from portfolio optimization and volatility forecasting to Bayesian inference and machine learning integration.
In a marketplace where retail participation continues to grow, Prescriptions for Quant Traders Using R equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to approach trading systematically. The result: deeper insights, stronger discipline, and strategies that stand the test of real-world markets.
Whether you're coding your first model or refining a sophisticated strategy, this book provides the prescriptions you need to succeed.
Contents
Preface List of Figures List of Tables Listings 1 Accessing Financial Data 2 Managing Financial Data 3 Charting 4 Technical Analysis 5 Backtesting 6 Charles Schwab (Trader) API 7 Approaches to Monitoring Trades 8 Approaches to Risk Management 9 Approaches to Staying Current with News and Economic Data 10 Approaches to Assessing Market Performance 11 Approaches to Research and Continuing Education 12 Adaptation 13 YouTube Channel for Quant Trading Strategies Using R Index
