Basic Python in Finance: How to Implement Financial Trading Strategies and Analysis using Python
By Bob Mather
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About this ebook
Are you looking to automate your trading strategy? Are you looking for a more efficient way of completing your financial analysis?
Python is the answer.
While looking to gain summarize our knowledge on the subject, we realized that there was a lot of information available in books and the internet. However, there seemed to be too much information. There were 500-page textbooks on the subject that had very little practical use. They were pretty useless for beginners just like a dictionary is useless for anyone trying to learn a language. All these books had tons of theory with no step-by-step guide.
There were a whole bunch of other blogs that had basic programming information with no relation to financial strategies.
With this in mind, this book starts you off with a step-by-step guide to install Python on your computer; and plot/visualize relevant financial data. Later in the book, you can build on your basic knowledge to learn more about advanced financial analysis and trading strategies to move forward. This book is what you've been looking for.
Here's What's Included In this Book:
- 5 Reasons why Python is the best programming language for implementing financial trading strategies
- 4 Basic Trading Strategies for Success that most people have forgotten
- The Importance of Time Series Data in Trading Analysis
- Step-by-Step Guide to Setting up your Python workspace
- How to Import Time Series Data from Global Databases into Python
- 4 Different Methods and Examples to Analyze Data with Python Pandas
- The Best Python Methods to Visualize Data to make Effective Decisions
- 4 Common Python Financial Analysis tools to decide which securities to invest in
- 5 Trading Strategies to forecast market trends
Even if you have never touched a computer in your life so far, you will gain a lot from this book.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5As someone who was completely new to programming, let alone Python, this book has been a lifesaver. Bob Mather's approach is beginner-friendly, starting from the basics and gradually building up to advanced financial analysis and trading strategies. The step-by-step guide to setting up Python is especially helpful for someone like me who has never touched a computer for such tasks before. This book is a true beginner's best friend.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bob Mather's book is a treasure trove of essential tools for financial analysis using Python. The step-by-step guide to importing time series data and the use of Python Pandas for data analysis are particularly insightful.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Throughout the book, practical examples are provided to illustrate how machine learning algorithms can be applied to real-world problems
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book a valuable asset for both beginners and experienced traders. Bob Mather breaks down complex concepts into manageable steps, from setting up your Python workspace to forecasting market trends.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I appreciate how Bob Mather cuts through the clutter and delivers a clear, concise guide to implementing financial trading strategies with Python. The book begins with the basics, ensuring even those with no prior programming experience can follow along.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5"Basic Python in Finance" provides a comprehensive roadmap for harnessing the power of Python in the realm of financial trading. If you're serious about enhancing your financial analysis skills, this book is a must-read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bob Mather's "Basic Python in Finance" is a game-changer for anyone looking to implement financial trading strategies using Python. The step-by-step guide to setting up a Python workspace is incredibly helpful, especially for beginners. The book strikes the perfect balance between theory and practical application, making it an indispensable resource for those who want hands-on experience in financial analysis and trading.
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Basic Python in Finance - Bob Mather
Basic Python In Finance
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Bob Mather
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Table of Contents
Python In Finance For Beginners
Table of Contents
Why Python In Finance?
Why Python in Finance?
Basic Trading Strategies and Time Series
Plotting Time Series Data in Python
Setting Up The Workspace
Essential Components of Python
Installation Process
Chapter Summary
Python Basics for Finance
Importing Financial Data in Python
Data Manipulation Using Time Series Data
Importing Google Finance
Use of Excel Spreadsheet in Data Manipulation
Manipulating Rows and Columns
How to Integrate Python Data with Excel
Installing Openpyxl Module
Creating a Simple Excel Worksheet
Reading Excel Documents with Openpyxl
Dealing with Different Worksheets
Importing Data from Excel File into Pandas
Working With Time Series Data
Using Pandas-datareader to Import Data
Creating Pandas DataFrame
Indexing DataFrames in Pandas
DataFrame describe () function
DataFrame Resample() function
How To Visualize Time Series Data
What is Data Visualization?
Plotting Simple Data with Matplotlib
Visualizing Time Series Data
Using a Scatter Matrix Data Visualization Tool
When to Use Scatter Charts
Momentum Trading Strategy
Reverse Trading Strategy
Backtesting of Trading Strategies
Final Words
References
Why Python In Finance?
We live in a world where technology has taken root in everything; by everything, we mean literally everything. From waking up and to look at your phone to making coffee using your coffee machine, the last decade has seen more inventions and advancements in technology than any other era in human history. Researchers estimate that by 2030, the world will have flying cars to reduce congestion. Amazing, right? And in the excitement of new automation, we have not left business and finance behind, as companies have been turning to technology to stay ahead of their competitors.
In the world of finance, technology is an asset. Technology significantly improves time and efficiency of a business. Companies no longer depend entirely on the financial aspects but look toward new innovations. Technology not only brings out modernization, but it also speeds up the rate of financial transactions and gives out large volumes of data. It will not be wrong to say that technology has become the main distinguisher between institutions.
Programming languages such as R, C+, C++, Java, and Python dominate the game, and this book will cover about everything you need to know about Python in finance. It will cover the following topics among others:
● An introduction to Python and the basics that you will require to get started. Get to know about how to use Python in finance and the benefits that it brings to the table.
● You will learn about the basic trading strategies and time series. Get to know about stock and bonds.
● Time series data and common financial analyses that you will encounter such as volatility calculations, cumulative daily rate of return, moving windows and the dividend calculations among others.
● The common trading strategies that are involved in Python.
This book is mainly aimed at financial professionals and stock investors who wish to get started implementing Python code to automate their finances. It touches on the different areas and their specific codes. Just like Python is an asset to finance, this book is also an asset to you.
Why Python in Finance?
Before we kick everything off and get to the complex parts, we will first begin with examining why Python in finance is important. One reason that makes Python a popular programming language is because it is simple to write, thus making it an excellent tool for traders, analysts, and researchers. A 2018 report by HackerRank 2018 Developer Skills Report showed that the number of financial institutions that were using Python had tripled in the previous two years, i.e. 2016 and 2017. The following are the reasons entrepreneurs are turning to Python for their financial needs.
It is flexible and simple
As mentioned above, Python is easy to understand and deploy. This makes it a perfect tool for handling and dealing with complex financial applications. It is highly accurate and thus reduces the rate of error; a very critical factor in finance, especially when dealing with highly regulated industries. Python is fast, which is a bonus because organizations can build on their software quickly and bring them to the market in no time.
It is rich in tools and libraries
Python has an advantage in that developers need not build tools from scratch. On top of saving the organization tons of cash, it also goes a long way in reducing the time spent on a single development project. If your company’s products require integration with third parties, Python has you covered. In short, it makes everything easier. Its vast libraries and collections of tools enhance Python’s speed, helping to build a competitive structure for organizations seeking to address the needs of consumers that are changing every day by releasing unique products fast enough.
Python is popular
The community behind the development of Python comprises passionate and vibrant developers who have contributed to creating practical tools and organizing many events to share the knowledge and benefits of Python. Each year, the community grows and the number of people opting to use Python is constantly increasing. Experienced developers join the Python community and add to its value, adding to its popularity. Organizations that have invested in Python are certain that technology is here to stay, and there are no signs of it being obsolete anytime in the coming future.
Enables organizations to build their MVPs quickly
Financial organizations need a technology that is scalable and flexible; they need something that will