What this lesson covers
The Building Blocks of Algorithmic Trading
Learn algorithmic trading by doing. Create SMA and RSI indicators with Aurora, define trading conditions, build a first buy strategy, run portfolio backtests, and learn how paper deployment works.
Explain how indicators, conditions, strategies, and portfolio backtests fit together
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Create a 10-day SMA and an RSI indicator through Aurora chat
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Define SMA-to-price and RSI threshold conditions for SPY
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Create a paper portfolio and a first AMZN buy strategy
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Run a buy-and-hold backtest and compare a strategy with a SPY benchmark
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Describe paper deployment and the checks to make before considering live trading
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Module 2: Building Blocks - Indicators
What Are Technical Analysis Indicators? ↗Reading: Technical Indicators ↗Optional: Fidelity Technical Guide ↗Create Your First Indicators ↗Quiz: Technical Indicators ↗What Are Fundamental Indicators? ↗Reading: Financial Statements ↗Quiz: Fundamental Indicators ↗What Are Alternative Data Sources? ↗Quiz: Alternative Data Sources ↗