Algorithmic Trading Made Easy: Understanding State, Action, and Reward in the Application Layer

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

Unveiling FinRL’s Baseline Strategies and Key Trading Metrics for Portfolio Evaluation

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

How FinRL’s Backtesting Module Enhances Trading Strategy Validation

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

How FinRL’s Pipeline Enhances Trading Performance in Real-time Markets

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

Harnessing FinRL’s Environment Layer for Advanced Market Modeling

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

Plug-and-Play with FinRL’s DRL Algorithms in the Agent Layer

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

FinRL: The Blueprint for Automated Trading Strategies

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and Deep Reinforcement Learning in Finance

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

Exploring Cutting-Edge DRL Algorithms for Quantitative Finance

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework to Automate Trading in Quantitative Finance

:::info Authors: (1) Xiao-Yang Liu, Hongyang Yang, Columbia University (xl2427,hy2500@columbia.edu); (2) Jiechao Gao, University of Virginia (jg5ycn@virginia.edu); (3) Christina Dan Wang (Corresponding Author), New York University Shanghai (christina.wang@nyu.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Works and 2.1 Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms 2.2 Deep Reinforcement Learning Libraries and 2.3 Deep Reinforcement Learning … Read more

Stock Options: Everything Employees Need To Know

To most people, myself included, stock options were a mysterious black box lottery. I created this guide as the shortest possible explanation of stock options to answer the truly important questions from an employee perspective. Say, a seed-stage startup has offered you 1,500 stock options. Is this a good offer? How do you cash out? … Read more

The Scrollbar Customization in CSS and JS (2024 Update)

In 2018, I wrote a Medium article about scrollbar customization, which is now outdated 🦕 In 2020, I revisited the topic and published an updated version on my blog. However, that too has become outdated 😅 Therefore, I’ve decided to investigate the current state of scrollbar customization, focusing on CSS support, and existing JS libraries … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Testcontainers-Based Load Testing Bench

Using Testcontainers has radically improved the process of working with test scenarios. Thanks to this tool, creating environments for integration tests has become simpler (see the article Isolation in Testing with Kafka). Now, we can easily launch containers with different versions of databases, message brokers, and other services. For integration tests, Testcontainers has proven indispensable. … Read more

BEVM Visionary Builders (BVB) Program Launches a 60 Million Ecosystem Incentives Program

HONG KONG, China, June 7th, 2024/Chainwire/–BEVM has announced a new incentive program, the BEVM Visionary Builders (BVB), following its recent partnership with Binance wallet for an airdrop event. Introduction to BEVM Visionary Builders Launched by BEVM, the “Visionary Builders” ecosystem incentive program aims to promote the development of 17 tracks, including DEXs, lending, stablecoins, and … Read more

News and Misinformation Consumption in Europe: Results and Discussion

:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more

News and Misinformation Consumption in Europe: Supplementary Information

:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more

News and Misinformation Consumption in Europe: Conclusions and References

:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more

News and Misinformation Consumption in Europe: Abstract and Introduction

:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more

News and Misinformation Consumption in Europe: Materials and Methods

:::info Authors: (1) Anees Baqir, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (2) Alessandro Galeazzi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy; (3) Fabiana Zollo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy and The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities, Italy. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Conclusions and References Supplementary … Read more

The Noonification: Group of Fools (6/7/2024)

How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Group of Fools By @cryptohayes [ 6 Min read ] Analyzing the dollar-yen exchange … Read more

The Architect’s Guide to A Modern Datalake Reference Architecture

An abbreviated version of this post appeared on The New Stack on March 26th, 2024. Businesses aiming to maximize their data assets are adopting scalable, flexible, and unified data storage and analytics approaches. This trend is driven by enterprise architects tasked with crafting infrastructures that align with evolving business demands. A Modern Datalake architecture addresses … Read more

Group of Fools

:::info Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. ::: The dollar-yen exchange rate is the most important macroeconomic indicator. In my last essay, “The Easy Button,” … Read more

5 AI Tools for Effortless Content Creation: A 2024 Guide

The advent of artificial intelligence has caused a creative revolution in content production. As per a study done by Gartner in 2023, an astonishingly 30% of large companies’ outbound marketing messages are now generated via AI. Workflows can be made efficient, creativity can be boosted, and tangible results can be produced simply because the potential … Read more

Navigating the AI Landscape: Beyond the Chatbot

“The most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.” Mark Weiser Ubiquitous Computing We begin with Mark Weiser, an American computer scientist who coined the term “ubiquitous computing” in 1988. His ideas profoundly influenced the world of computer science. Ubiquitous computing, … Read more

AWS for Innovators: Learning to Build, Deploy, and Scale with Confidence

Introduction to AWS Services Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the leading cloud computing platforms offering a broad set of computing, storage, database, analytics and deployment services. These services help startups move faster, lower IT costs, and scale their product when needed. Within the extensive range of services offered by AWS, the ones I … Read more

Crypto and Open Banking: Synergies, Real-world Applications, and Future Prospects

In the evolving landscape of finance, cryptocurrencies and open banking have marked significant milestones as paradigms of innovation. Both domains extensively harness technological advancements and champion data transparency, setting the stage for a synergistic interplay. This exploration delves into the integration of open banking within the cryptocurrency sector, showcases tangible instances of their convergence, and … Read more

Is Cyber Security a Good Career Choice in 2024?

Cybersecurity professionals today hold the baton of imperative jobs in this tech-driven world. The importance of cybersecurity cannot simply be overstated as cyber threats become more common and sophisticated. This brings us to the question: is cyber security a good career choice in 2024? The demand for cyber security is witnessing steady growth on the … Read more