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FirstApfel
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Hey guys,
do you actually need all the heavy math (stochastic calculus, advanced probability, etc.) to get into quant stuff, or is it enough to just be systematic and build strategies with code and some basic indicators?
I’m not trying to get a job in the industry, just doing this as a hobby to manage and invest my own money. So I’m wondering if a more practical approach (rules, data, backtesting) is already enough to get decent results without diving deep into the theory first.
Curious what you think.
May 15, 2026 · 08:42 PM · 28 views · Commons
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@quantguild
Roman Paolucci Mod Trader FOUNDER
@quantguild · May 15, 2026 · 10:24 PM
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Systematic approaches can be difficult to apply without a background in probability to understand ~why~ everything is breaking and when etc...

Do you need to be a Math Ph.D.? Absolutely not,

Are you going to outperform the market? I literally have no idea, it's like anything else - even other hobbies, easy to get involved, difficult to master and I'm afraid Quant or Algo trading is no different
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