Author Archives: Pairtrade Finder

How a Reliable Algorithmic Trading System Can Boost New Trader Success

“Take calculated risks.  That is very different from being rash.

– General George S. Patton Jr.

One of the main reasons why so many new and discretionary traders lose money is that they have no idea what they are doing. 

Stock graphic depicting rising and falling of stock.

They might have watched a few “trading tutorials” on YouTube or – worse – bought a shady online day trading course for a lot of money, and then decided to open a broker account.

Many online traders also spend a lot of their time looking for a method to trade, or are constantly changing their methods,

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How to Avoid Poverty In Retirement

The human population has been a young one for most of its history: high fertility rates and short lifespans mean children have accounted for a large share of the population. But the world is ageing: there are now more people older than 64 than younger than 5 years old. This marks a historic demographic change.”

Source:https://ourworldindata.org/population-aged-65-outnumber-children

The above thought-provoking article reveals that, as of 2018, the population of human beings who are 65 and older has now surpassed those under 5 for the first time ever.

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Is Pair Trading Viable in 2024?

In the fast-paced world of quantitative trading, the viability of stock pair trading remains a hot topic. While some classic pairs trading strategies have seen diminishing returns, recent research highlights new opportunities, particularly among ETFs. Read More →

How to Become a Successful Prop Trader: Let Ultimate Alpha 3.0 Show You the Way

Ready to dive into pairs trading and become a successful prop trader? 

In the high-stakes world of trading, it is the bold innovators who triumph.

As T.S. Eliot said, “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”

Our acclaimed PairTrade Finder® Ultimate Alpha 3.0 pair trading software, together with our pre-loaded Top USA Stock Pair Stars quarterly vintages, are your fast track to doing just that. Have a look at the numbers:

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How to Cultivate a Successful Trading Mindset

Achieving a successful trading mindset is paramount for any sophisticated financial trader. To navigate the complexities of trading, one must set clear expectations, practice patience, define performance targets realistically, and emphasize risk management. Watch our video below for a discussion of how these elements come together to form a resilient trading psychology

 
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Evergreen Hedge Fund Strategy: How to Pair Trade Stocks

In the dynamic world of stock trading, sophisticated traders are always on the lookout for strategies that provide a competitive edge. Our latest video, "Why You Want to Pair Trade Stocks" delves into the intricacies of pair trading and highlights how PairTrade Finder® Ultimate Alpha 3.0 can revolutionize your trading approach:

 
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How to Handle Trading Losses: Trading Psychology Vol. 1

All trading, and by necessary extension pair trading, is challenging and not for the faint-hearted. Large losses or a string of losses, especially if trading at excessive size, can devastate your capital, and with it you confidence and ability to continue.

 
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Understanding Pair Trading Risk Management: Stop Losses, Sectors, News & Fundamentals

Pair trading is a sophisticated investment strategy that requires meticulous risk management to succeed. This blog post delves into key aspects of pair trading risk management, focusing on stop losses, sector considerations, news impact, and fundamental analysis. Watch our short video here, extracted from our acclaimed four-hour Video Training Course titled How to Successfully Pair Trade Stocks

 
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Pair Trading Risk Management: Position-Sizing

Stock pair trading is a sophisticated investment strategy that involves matching a long position with a short position in two stocks with high historical returns correlation, cointegration, and fundamental similarity. Effective risk management is crucial to success, particularly in the area of position-sizing.

 
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SCALING-IN to Pair Trades Using Layers in PairTrade Finder®

Listen up Pair Traders. Are you tired of entering a great looking pair trade only to have the Ratio diverge even further the next day or few days? As this then drags the moving average of the Ratio down with it, not only are you nursing a big loss, but even profits from a recovery may be small or non-existent. If only there was a way to time your entry over a few days by scaling-in to pair trades?

 
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