We are in a period of uncertainty. Volatility has been in the headlines since the announcement of new trade policies early in April, bringing heightened uncertainty and challenging trading environments across major markets.
In April, we’ve seen Liquidity in key futures markets drop sharply—E-mini S&P 500s are trading at levels not seen since the 2020 COVID selloff, and quote sizes in 10-year Treasurys are nearing their lows from late 2022 and early 2023.
Read MoreAs volatility spikes and liquidity fluctuates, traders need more than traditional methods—they need sophisticated, automated tools that ensure efficient execution and cost savings. This is where Quantitative Brokers’ Striker comes in. Designed to address the exact challenges posed by today’s volatile markets, Striker provides advanced features that offer superior price discovery, slippage reduction, and robust post-trade analysis.
Read MoreThe US Treasury market has long been renowned for its depth and liquidity, serving as a crucial pillar of the financial system. However, recent disruptions have exposed the need for modernization and increased efficiency. In the era of artificial intelligence, cash treasury trading presents a unique opportunity to integrate new technologies, enhance trading methodologies and meet the growing demands of a rapidly evolving market.
Read MoreMarket microstructure is the study of financial markets and how they work. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), market microstructure focuses on theoretical, empirical, and experimental research on the economics of security markets. Essentially, market microstructure helps traders and portfolio managers what makes market participants tick.
Read MoreQB’s new Liquidity Tracker tool is a web-based, open-source, free tool from Quantitative Brokers to the wider trading community. Launched in January 2022, the tool has already been integral to our active clients gaining useful insights into the futures markets.
Read MoreAs we get familiar with our co-workers’ bookshelves in their zoom backgrounds in 2020, we couldn’t help but ask them about their favorite reads in quantitative finance. To celebrate National Reading Day, we decide to share this list with the world.
Read MoreAs the summer of 2020 comes to an end, we interviewed our interns about their experience here at QB. Hear from our summer Quant Research interns: Isaac, Qian, and Aman about their experience, suggestions and insights for those who are interested in developing a career in the world of quantitative finance.
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