About this ebook
Algorithmic Trading for Beginners is your friendly, no-jargon guide to building practical trading systems with Python. Written for newcomers and returning traders alike, this book breaks down the key ideas behind algorithmic trading—turning concepts like signals, backtesting, and execution into step-by-step strategies you can actually implement. You’ll learn how to choose and combine popular technical indicators, structure rule-based entry and exit logic, and evaluate performance with clear, data-driven metrics. Inside, you’ll discover beginner-friendly Python workflows for designing, testing, and improving trading strategies. The book emphasizes risk management from day one, teaching you how to set sensible position sizing, use stop-loss concepts, and account for common pitfalls such as overfitting and misleading results. Whether you want to explore momentum, mean reversion, or indicator-based signals, you’ll gain a structured approach to developing systems that behave consistently across different market conditions. Perfect for readers searching for Python trading strategies, algorithmic trading fundamentals, and risk management made simple, this title helps you move from “watching charts” to “building systems.” Start small, test thoughtfully, and learn the process behind robust strategy development—so you can trade with greater confidence and clarity.
Algorithmic Trading for Beginners is your friendly, no-jargon guide to building practical trading systems with Python. Written for newcomers and returning traders alike, this book breaks down the key ideas behind algorithmic trading—turning concepts like signals, backtesting, and execution into s...
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Pushpa Gupta is an educator and practitioner focused on making finance and technology accessible to everyday learners. With a clear, beginner-first approach, she helps readers understand how algorithmic trading works—from indicator logic to strategy testing and practical risk controls. Her writing centers on step-by-step learning, so students can confidently translate market ideas into Python-based workflows. Pushpa is passionate about simplifying complex systems and empowering readers to build disciplined trading habits grounded in data and sound risk management.
Pushpa Gupta is an educator and practitioner focused on making finance and technology accessible to everyday learners. With a clear, beginner-first approach, she helps readers understand how algorithmic trading works—from indicator logic to strategy testing and practical risk controls. Her writin...
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