Short Course

Algo-trading, Theory and Practice

Programme ScheduleDuration (days)Mode of DeliveryProgramme Code
18 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov 2024 | 9am-5.30pm3Synchronous e-LearningTGS-2020504946

Course Overview

With the evolution of data and technology, Algo-trading became much more popular and is now used by many financial institutions and retail traders for making trading decisions. Algo-trading has numerous benefits over manual trading, including fast computation and the elimination of human emotions and biases. However, it requires rigorous backtesting to develop and finalise a trading strategy that follows good practices.

This course will provide insights into how more robust algorithm trading models can be developed to generate higher risk-weighted returns.

Course Objectives

This course makes complex financial concepts accessible to participants with no background in finance or technology. Pre-reading materials will be provided before the start of the course to understand the basic python knowledge needed.

At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:

  1. Understand financial markets and the fundamentals of investing and algo-trading.
  2. Able to have more intelligent discussions with a financial advisor and see if their financial health is good
  3. Understand and calculate financial ratios and models
  4. Create their investment strategy and build and track their portfolios
  5. Learn about several available data platforms and how to gather financial data and analyse it
  6. Learn different trading strategies and backtest them through backtesting platforms.

Who Should Attend

Students/Professionals who want to learn about Financial Markets and Algo-trading.

Prerequisites

  1. Interest in Financial Markets
  2. Ability to learn new concepts and programming language (python)

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Instructors


Mr Shashank Shekhar Tripathi

Programme Fees


Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
39 years old
or younger
40 years old
or older
Full Programme Fee S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00 S$2,850.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount S$1,995.00 S$1,995.00 S$1,995.00 S$1,995.00 -
Nett Programme Fee S$855.00 S$855.00 S$855.00 S$855.00 S$2,850.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$76.95 S$76.95 S$76.95 S$76.95 S$256.50
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST S$931.95 S$931.95 S$931.95 S$931.95 S$3,106.50
Less Additional Funding - S$570.00 - S$570.00 -
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$931.95 S$361.95 S$931.95 S$361.95 S$3,106.50
  1. Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
  2. GST shall apply at prevailing rates.
  3. Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
  4. Singaporeans and Singapore PRs are eligible for up to 90% SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding, subject to SSG funding guidelines.

Other Information

This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.