Billion Dollar Algorithms
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is a podcast documenting the journey of starting a quantitative hedge fund from scratch. The host, Laron, is a young ambitious engineer who managed to develop successful trading algorithms and is looking to take them to the next level.
Follow along to hear stories from an industry outsider trying to navigate the complex world of financial markets to make it in the big leagues.
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Episodes
The Hedgefunds: Licensing algorithms to hedgefunds Part 2
March 27, 2023 13:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode Laron details the responses from hedgefunds, and what questions they asked about his performance before considering using his algorithms. Have you ever considered licensing your algorithms to hedgefunds? It could be a good way to earn additional money, and in Laron's case learn how hedgefunds operate before he starts his own. Consider connecting with me through the following links. I'd love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Website: https://billiondoll...
The Hedgefunds: Licensing algorithms to hedgefunds Part 1
March 20, 2023 12:01 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHave you ever considered licensing your algorithms to hedgefunds? It could be a good way to earn additional money, and in Laron's case learn how hedgefunds operate before he starts his own. In this episode Laron details how he came up with that idea, and how he reached out to hedgefunds with the proposal. Consider connecting with me through the following links. I'd love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Website: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com/ Twitter: https://tw...
The Daily: Managing a PhD and a Portfolio of Algorithms
August 27, 2022 16:56 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode Laron shares how he manages his portfolio of algorithms and his PhD requirements. Finding time to develop and manage algorithms can be very challenging, given our current obligations and schedule. But if it's important, you'll find the time. Consider connecting with me through the following links. I'd love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Website: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/billiondollaralgo Reddit: https:/...
The Track Record: Returning over 100% algorithmic trading
June 25, 2022 00:27 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBHaving a track record to show investors is an important part to getting funded. In this episode I talk about what investors are looking for in a track record, my track record, and my next steps with my algorithmic portfolio. Consider connecting with me through the following links. I'd love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Website: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com/ Course: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com/course Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/billiondollaral...
The Concepts: 2 Concepts For Developing Successful Trading Algorithms
May 06, 2022 21:14 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBTrading algorithms are difficult to build. In this episode I detail 2 concepts that helped me build successful trading algorithms. If you are interested in my process you can join my summer course where I will teach you how to develop robust trading algorithms. You can apply for the course on my website here: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com/course Consider becoming a Patreon member and supporting the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/billiondollaralgo Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bi...
The Algorithms: Hacking prop firm challenges using algorithms
March 19, 2022 14:51 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBI've passed prop firm challenges before using algorithms, and in this episode I detail how I would do it again from scratch. I give you insight into how I would approach this problem and the mechanics of the algorithms. I also leave you with access to the portfolio these algorithms are trading on my website. Thank you for listening. I am building a quantitative hedgefund from scratch and sharing my journey and experience. Please consider checking out my links and supporting the channel: Pa...
The Crypto Firm: 3 ways to fund your trading algorithms using cryptocurrency projects.
March 06, 2022 01:03 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode I detail 3 ways to fund your trading algorithms using crypto projects (plus a bonus one). Find out more on my website: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com
The Funding: $2 Million dollars in funding for algorithmic traders
February 21, 2022 14:42 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode I provide an extensive list of funding options for retail algorithmic traders. These routes are based on personal experience using them, and from the perspective of an algorithmic trader. Find out more on my website: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com/
The Scam: I Lost $50,000 in a Prop Firm Scam.
January 15, 2022 06:28 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBWhat happens when you become the best trader at a prop firm trading algorithms? Maybe we shouldn’t fly so close to the sun. In this episode I tell the story of how I got scammed out of a $50,000 trading account after passing a prop firm challenge and becoming funded. The prop firm ghosted the traders and never returned the money. Find out more on my website: https://billiondollaralgorithms.com/
The Prop Firms: How to Fund Your Trading Algorithms.
November 25, 2021 15:05 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWhat's a prop firm? and how can you use them to fund your algorithms? In this episode Laron discusses how he used prop firms to fund his trading algorithms. Not all firms are created equal, and most firms are scams, but if you dig through the dirt, you might find a diamond in the rough. www.billiondollaralgorithms.com
The Reality: Starting a Quantitative Hedge fund is harder than it sounds.
November 13, 2021 23:44 - 27 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode Laron tries to get an overview of what he will need to do to start a Quantitative Hedge fund. Laron consults with a former hedge fund executive, who later exposes Laron to his first scam in the Financial industry. Where will he go from here? www.billiondollaralgorithms.com
The Dream: How to create a money printer?
October 23, 2021 23:50 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBwww.billiondollaralgorithms.com Could I create a money printer to fund my own ventures? Welcome to the first episode of Billion Dollar Algorithms. In this episode I lay out the dream and the point of the podcast. www.billiondollaralgorithms.com