Fundamentals of Algorithmic Trading – AT101

AT101 – Fundamentals of Algorithmic TradingThe 300-Lecture Application-Focused Comprehensive Course for Algorithmic Trading and ProgrammingEnrollment ends on 31st October 2018Course last updated on 23th August 2018!Huh? What is a Trading Robot?A Trading Robot a set of programming codes that analyses and trade the market on its own. Trading Robots allow you to trade the markets without human intervention!What does this course offer?This course teaches the insider knowledge to designing, testing and coding long term profitable robots. We do NOT promise that you will strike it rich overnight. We do not make ridiculous claims (like those you see in newspapers and online ads) that you will make $3722 every night.This course WILL, however, offer you the years of experience we have in building Robots. You will understand the pitfalls and keys to success to design great robots. You will avoid the hundreds of mistakes we made in our journey.What will I learn?The main essence of the course is the design theories behind the Trading Robots. These theories and knowledge come from years of industry practice. This course does not only teach programming. Programming is just the tool we use to execute our ideas.At the end of the day, you will acquire the ability to generate a trading idea, code the idea (within 1 hour), test the idea, see the strengths and flaws in the idea, improve it and finally execute the idea.Chapters – Full List (These are Sections NOT Lectures!)Here’s What You Are In For!Programming Basics 1: Variables and ConditionalRobot 1: Adeline – Our First Robot!Uncommon Common Sense. Design Effective And Logical RobotsGarbage In, Garbage Out. Understanding DataProgramming Basics 2: LoopsRobot 2: Belinda – Utilising Volatility!To Buy Big or Small? Position Sizing and Money ManagementRobot 2A: Belinda Upgraded (No Gambler’s Ruin for Me!)Where To Start? Idea Generation and ExpectationsProgramming Basics 3: Functions, Time and Self-LearningRelevant Statistics 101!Understanding Robot Behaviour and Robustness: Backtesting!Programming Basics 4: Arrays And IndicatorsRobot 3: ClarissaWhat A Mess – Managing Trades, Orders and PositionsRobot 4: DesireeDesign Theories I – Improving Robots By Manipulating Time, Entries and ExitsAdd A Twist To Your Orders – Advanced Order ManagementRobot 5: Desiree 2.0Buff Up Your Robot Responsibly – Optimisation Without Curve FittingPerfect Your Bet Sizing – Advanced Position Sizing MethodsRobot 6: ElizabethProgramming Basics 5: Clean Up Your Codes! Simple Is Fast!Garbage In, Garbage Out Again. Advanced Data Cleaning (Part 1)Excel VBA – Using Excel Magic to Improve Our TradingGarbage In, Garbage Out Again. Advanced Data Cleaning (Part 2)I Like Colors And Shapes – Adding GraphicsRing Ring! Notify Yourself When Something Goes Wrong (Or Right)Robot 7: Faye – The Alert RobotConnect with the outside world – Importing and Exporting Data out of our Trading PlatformProgramming Basics 6: Coding IdiosyncrasiesDesign Theories II – The “Secret Sauce”Walking Forward – Advanced OptimisationLive Execution (Part 1): Cash Is King! – Running Robots With Real MoneyLive Execution (Part 2): Watch Her Well – Operational Risk ManagementBonus Stuff!Note: This list may be subject to change.About the courseFree: All software and data used are free! All robot testing and trading simulated in this course are performed using virtual money!Unconditional 90 days money-back guarantee – We suggest you abuse this to learn more about the course.Full lifetime access!Access to all future lectures. Over 15 sections (150 lectures) to be added in the coming months (Note that Course Price will rise as more sections are added).20 hours of concise content. More than 10 hours of videos to be added.24/7 access to Luke Code Support (LCS). LCS is an email conduit where you can ask for help for any programming issues.Programming Language: MQL4 (Similar to Java’s syntax)What am I going to get from this course?Understand how Trading Robots are both an art and scienceBuild logical long-run money-making Trading RobotsCode a Trading Robot in less than 1 hourUnderstand why badly planned Trading Robots failLearn how to adapt and survive the financial marketsCode in MQL4 and easily pick up C++ and JAVACode in Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)Free up plenty of time by automating tradingStart a side-job that doesn’t interfere with office hoursIncrease your chances of employment in Algorithmic Trading firmsUnderstand the human element in automated tradingDifferentiate a logical and profitable robot from a scamBe a freelance coderAlgoTrading101 Course CertificationBrag about a cool hobby at partiesWhat are the requirements?Computer and an internet connection (Either Windows, Mac or Linux but Windows preferred)Basic ExcelWho is the target audience?Those entering the workforce soon and who want to explore their optionsThose contemplating trading as a side-jobThose wanting a guide who is on stand-by to assist themThose in mid or quarter-life crisesYoung adults and teens considering trading as a careerThose looking for a career switch and want to get up to date with algorithmic tradingThose wanting to understand advanced algorithmic trading and are looking for a starting pointThose looking for an interesting hobbyWho should NOT take this course: Those wanting a secret recipe to strike it rich overnightClass CurriculumChapter 1 > Here’s What You Are In For!What are Trading Robots? (And why should I build them?) (Part 1) (5:58)What are Trading Robots? (And why should I build them?) (Part 2) (5:02)The First Step – How To Start Your Journey?MT4 Installer Direct DownloadDownloading Our Software (MT4) (4:02)MT4 for MacIntroduction to MT4 (4:18)MT4 Basic GuideDownload TemplateStructure of a Trading Robot (Part 1) (3:53)Structure of a Trading Robot (Part 2) (4:40)Structure of a Trading Robot (Part 3) (5:29)Why choose MT4 over other software?Our Holy Grail – Secret to Successful Trading RobotsLuke Code Support!Hello and Thanks | Your Feedback ChannelChapter 2 > Programming Basics: Variables And ConditionsThe 3 Types of CodeSyntax – The ABCs of Coding (Part 1) (4:17)Syntax – The ABCs of Coding (Part 2) (3:33)Reserved Words – Words you cannot use!Variables – The basic building blocks! (5:38)Download Code for ExpressionsExpressions and Operations (Plus, Minus, Multiplication and Division) (7:11)Operations and Precedence – Who comes firstConditional – If this then that (Part 1) (4:49)Conditional – If this then that (Part 2) (5:51)Chapter 2 SummaryOur First Quiz – Let’s play a game…Chapter 3 > Robot 1: Adeline – Our First Robot!Background to our Asset ClassChart Reading 101Theory behind Robot Adeline (4:35)Download Codes for AdelineCoding Adeline (Part 1) (8:16)Coding Adeline (Part 2) (7:40)Understanding ShiftDry Run! – Our Robot Testing System (Part 1) (4:32)Dry Run! – Our Robot Testing System (Part 2) (5:34)3 Types of Testing Method (Simple)Chapter 3 SummaryBonus Robot Templates