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PCA: Using Mean-Reverting Residuals as Trading Signals

Download PDF Introduction PCA (principal component analysis) allows you to explain a system’s total variance through a number of orthogonal components, thus, independent between each other. The main PCs account for most of the variance of the system and represent the main factors that influence variability. In a trading environment, Read more…

By BSIC, 12 months9 November 2025 ago
Markets

Building a poker bot: Game theory and Neural networks

Download PDF Note that this is an academic project and we have no intention to utilize this project in real cash online poker as that goes against services terms of conditions. It is no coincidence that poker is frequently mentioned when discussing the world of trading, and that even firms Read more…

By BSIC, 12 months9 November 2025 ago
Markets

Trading Volatility Indices Spread with Risk Modelling

Download PDF Introduction Over the past decade, volatility as asset class has attracted the attention of several institutional investors, who consider it as an interesting hedge against long position in equities, given the evident negative correlation that persist between the two asset classes due to the leverage effect. Unfortunately, volatility Read more…

By BSIC, 1 year12 October 2025 ago
Markets

Perpetual Complexity: An Introduction to Perpetual Future Arbitrage Mechanics (Part 1)

Download PDF Introduction Before any mention of arbitrage is made, it’s crucial to understand what a perpetual is. A perpetual is, at its essence, a futures contract that never expires. Perpetuals are some of the most liquid assets in crypto markets and allow much more leverage than an underlying which Read more…

By BSIC, 1 year14 September 2025 ago
Markets

Momentum and Carry: An Unexpected Friendship

Download PDF A Match made in Heaven In this article, we aim to integrate the momentum and carry factors to devise a strategy that enhances risk-adjusted returns. The underlying concept is straightforward. We seek to avoid positions with negative carry. Even with a momentum signal prompting us to go long Read more…

By BSIC, 3 years25 February 2024 ago
Markets

Macro Hedge Funds: Historical Overview and Recent Performance

Download PDF Introduction Global macro strategies, which aim to profit from economic and political trends across markets and asset classes, have been a staple of the investment world for decades. In recent times, these strategies have gained in popularity as investors seek to diversify their portfolios and take advantage of Read more…

By BSIC, 4 years2 April 2023 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.

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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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