Trading Strategy

Why Price Alone Is Not Enough in Trading

Most traders believe price is everything. A breakout above resistance feels bullish. A sharp red candle feels bearish. But price alone...
Rajandran R
3 min read

Gradient-Colored Trend Filter (2-Pole) for AmiBroker

The Gradient Colored Trend Filter (2-Pole) brings BigBeluga’s trend-smoothing concept to AmiBroker, giving traders a clear and intuitive way to see...
Rajandran R
5 min read

What Is Look-Ahead Bias – Amibroker Tutorial

When you backtest a trading strategy, it’s tempting to use the closing price to make decisions. But doing that can make your...
Rajandran R
1 min read

Current State of the Nifty: A Market Profile Perspective

The Nifty Futures is currently showing signs of a potential pullback after a period of weakness, supported by technical indicators and...
Rajandran R
1 min read

Understanding Look-Ahead Bias and How to Avoid It in Trading Strategies

In quantitative finance and algorithmic trading, look-ahead bias is one of the most common pitfalls that can cause a trading strategy...
Rajandran R
6 min read

State of the Gold – Is the Short Term Frenziness Comes to and End?

As of mid-February 2025, gold prices have experienced a remarkable ascent, nearing the significant $3,000 per ounce mark. This surge has...
Rajandran R
1 min read

Understanding Execution Systems in Quantitative Trading

Execution systems are at the heart of transforming a backtested trading strategy into reality. Whether you're building a semi-automated or a...
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2 min read

CUSUM Filter Strategy in AmiBroker AFL: A Practical Implementation

Detecting meaningful shifts in price trends while filtering out market noise is a challenge many traders face. Inspired by Jakub Polec’s...
Rajandran R
2 min read

Why Your Stop-Loss Orders Are Secret But Still Getting Hunted?

When trading in the markets, two critical concepts often come into play: the Order Book and the Stop-Loss Book. Understanding the...
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3 min read

Mastering the Trading Design Process: A Step-by-Step Approach

When it comes to creating a successful trading strategy, a well-structured design process is crucial. Whether you’re a novice trader or...
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3 min read

Introduction to Backtrader – Creating your First Trading Strategy – Python Trading Tutorial

Backtrader is a powerful Python library designed to facilitate the backtesting of trading strategies. It allows traders to test their strategies...
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4 min read

Introduction to Hidden Markov Models (HMM) for Traders: Python Tutorial

Trading the financial markets can be challenging, especially when price movements are unpredictable. One of the techniques traders use to understand...
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7 min read