In recent years, the use of algorithms has spread across all sorts of different industries and practices. While we think of algorithms as complex mathematical processes that curate our ad content and dictate complex manufacturing processes, the truth is they’re more widespread than we tend to give them credit for. Indeed, people inadvertently use algorithms […]
Shane Monks O'Byrne
Posts by Shane Monks O'Byrne:
I had the privilege of talking with some well-known investors over the past couple months; each gave me a deep insight into their investment strategy. Today I will share with you what they shared with me – so you can set yourself up for long-term investment success! I’m Shane, the founder of Aikido – the […]
Factor investing has seen massive growth recently. It is starting to be used a lot by professional investors but is still very much underutilized by retail investors. As I see it, factor investing is pretty much the most overlooked and important concept in investing. In this article, I will give an overview of factor investing […]
Algorithmic trading can yield huge long term returns if done correctly. It utilizes computers to build a portfolio and execute trades. In this context, an algorithm is a set of instructions that determines which stocks to trade and when to trade them. There are many types of algorithmic trading and quantitative investing techniques that one can […]
For traditional investors, keeping a portfolio up-to-date (AKA rebalancing) is really hard work! I know from personal experience… I used to take hours every month to review old stocks, purchase new stocks, ensure correct weighting, review exposure and risk, etc. etc. It was really hard work and I really didn’t want a second job. Luckily, […]
For traditional investors, keeping a portfolio up-to-date (AKA rebalancing) is really hard work! I know from personal experience… It would take hours of my time every month to review old stocks, purchase new stocks, ensure correct weighting, review exposure and risk, etc. etc. It was really hard work and I really didn’t want a second […]
What is Dollar-Cost-Averaging (DCA)? Do you believe in the long-term potential of crypto? We do. Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is the best way for long term crypto investors to invest. A DCA is a great technique to decrease volatility and invest for the long term. In this article I will show you how to setup […]
API automated stock brokers automatically invest or trade for you based on the instructions you give them.
Algorithmic trading and quantitative investing used to require lots of coding experience, financial knowledge, cash, etc… Well, not anymore! With Aikido, you can create an algorithmic trading portfolio in minutes, saving you hundreds of hours of learning, research, and implementation. In this article, we will look at how to build a ‘manual’ stock portfolio with […]
The Effect of Fees In 2019 something happened that totally changed the investing world. The largest online brokers like Charles Schwab & Robinhood began offering no-fee stock trading to retail investors, and it’s easy to see that it changed the stock market. So, Why did they do it? Well in the past decade, people have […]
