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Statistical Arbitrage: Defined & Strategies

Statistical arbitrage is a trading strategy class that uses statistical and econometric techniques to exploit historically related financial instruments’ relative mispricings. Statistical arbitrage trading strategies still work as new instruments, exchanges, and financial markets create trading opportunities. What Is Statistical …

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Macroeconomics: An Ultimate Guide

Macroeconomics is a branch of economics concerned with large-scale or general economic concepts. Inflation, Unemployment, International Trade, Gross Domestic Product, National Income, and Price Determination are some of Macroeconomics’ primary macroeconomic factors. The two primary Macroeconomic tools that a nation …

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Macroeconomic Factors: What Are They?

Macroeconomic factors are critical economic concerns that significantly impact economies. Common macroeconomic factors include the money supply, inflation, unemployment, gross domestic product, the business cycle, and government debt. Macroeconomic factors affect countries and businesses alike. Macroeconomic Factors Defined A macroeconomic …

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Alternative Data: A Complete Guide & Sources

Alternative data includes any information containing potential investing insight that is not a traditional data source. A company’s investor relations department publishes this information, including financial statements, SEC filings, press releases, and marketing presentations. While traditional data will always have …

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