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Portfolio Optimization with Graph Theory

Download PDF Introduction to Graph Theory Graph theory is a field of mathematics that explores the properties of graphs, which are abstract representations of a set of objects where some pairs of the objects are connected. In an undirected graph , the set represents vertices (or nodes), and represents edges, Read more…

By BSIC, 2 years17 November 2024 ago
Commodities Currencies Equity Indices Fixed Income Macroeconomy Markets Old Articles

Market Recap 27-11-2016

United States Not really a Black Friday for the US stock market. All the three major indexes continued their rally closing at historical highs and with similar gains. The S&P 500 closed at 2,213.25, up 1.4% from last week, the Dow Jones closed at 19,152.14, up 1.5% while the Nasdaq Read more…

By BSIC, 10 years27 November 2016 ago
Markets Old Articles

Market Recap 06-11-2016

United States On the week ended November 4th, election uncertainty overshadowed improving fundamentals and sent US stocks to their ninth consecutive decline. Over the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined -1.0% to 17978, the S&P500 Index declined -1.4% to 2097.40, and NASDAQ declined -2.1% to 5080. The last heavy Read more…

By BSIC, 10 years6 November 2016 ago
Currencies Equity Indices Fixed Income Markets Old Articles Trade Ideas

MARKET RECAP 22/11/2014

US This week we have seen almost only positive data about US economy, which explained dollar strength with respect to all major currencies (EUR, GBP and YEN). Gains were relatively small against Euro and Pound. The substantial advance with respect to the Yen was mainly due to Yen’s weakness during Read more…

By BSIC, 12 years22 November 2014 ago
Equity Indices Fixed Income Macroeconomic Views Markets Old Articles Trade Ideas

In the Mind of the Federal Reserve

When first appointed in 2006 by President Bush, Ben Bernanke probably didn’t expect his two terms as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve to be the most decisive ones of the past century. First denying an housing bubble, he had to face its real burst and the most threatening crisis Read more…

By BSIC, 13 years28 September 2013 ago
Equity Indices Markets Old Articles Single Stocks Trade Ideas

Trade Idea: exploit bullish breakouts and buy protection with an Index short trade

Trade Idea: exploit bullish breakouts and buy protection with an Index short trade Bad news coming from Europe with the altogether disappointing outcome of our elections did not divert the uptrend of the US indices. The Dow Jones surged close to the key 14,082 resistance. As it is usually observed Read more…

By BSIC, 14 years2 March 2013 ago

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From Norway’s currency interventions and the art o From Norway’s currency interventions and the art of optimal trade execution to KKR’s landmark Alliance Boots buyout, China’s AI infrastructure bottlenecks and the future of pharmaceutical dealmaking - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

Discover our latest insights and read the full articles at bsic.it (link in bio).

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This week, our General Discussion explored the mat This week, our General Discussion explored the mathematics of bet sizing, focusing on the Kelly Criterion and its implications for investment decisions. From the difference between expected wealth and compounded growth to the dangers of excessive leverage, we examined why theoretically optimal strategies can still lead to substantial losses. Through simulations, historical US equity market data and the Grossman-Zhou framework, we discussed how fractional Kelly and dynamic position sizing can help investors balance growth with capital preservation.

Swipe through the carousel to explore the key formulas, graphs and empirical findings discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Bet Sizing: From the Kelly Criterion to Drawdown Control, on bsic.it (link in bio).

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One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Disc One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Discussions (GDs) bring our research to life. During our weekly meetings, members present and explain the articles they have written, creating an opportunity for the entire club to ask questions, challenge assumptions, exchange perspectives and deepen their understanding of financial markets.

This week, we explored the High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) industry, a critical component of the AI revolution. As demand for AI computing accelerates, memory manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented growth and supply constraints. But could today’s shortages become tomorrow’s oversupply? Our discussion examined the evolving balance between memory capacity and bandwidth, the implications of changing AI workloads, and the potential consequences for industry leaders such as SK hynix.

Swipe through the carousel to discover the key insights, graphs and investment scenarios discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Understanding the HBM Industry, on bsic.it (link in bio)

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From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven tra From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven trading strategies to UBS’s battle with Swiss regulators, Nike’s struggles and Germany’s shift from cars to defence - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

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A record recruitment season for BSIC. We are prou A record recruitment season for BSIC.

We are proud to welcome an exceptional group of new members to BSIC and look forward to seeing their contributions to the Club in the semesters ahead.

Thank you to everyone who applied and took part in our recruitment process, and congratulations to all our new joiners!

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From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrast From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrastructure and financing behind the AI boom - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping markets and corporate finance, from HBM and hyperscaler capex to private equity’s growing use of insurance capital.

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From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading mo From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading models to sponsor reputation, rising yields and Europe’s race for powered land - this week’s BSIC Weekly is out.

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Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY! If you’ Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your final chance. Submit your application by 11:59 AM and take the first step towards becoming part of BSIC.

Applications close at 12:00 PM.

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