In our series on Python for finance, we’ve covered portfolio construction , risk management , backtesting , and optimization . Now, we’ll explore how to use Python to implement technical indicators, starting with moving averages. Disclaimer: This article was drafted with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editor prior to publication to ensure…
Welcome to the fifth article in our Python Portfolio Management series! So far, we’ve covered the basics of portfolio management, building efficient frontiers, implementing risk management techniques, and calculating beta and dollar sensitivity. Today, we’ll explore how to build a backtesting framework to evaluate the performance of your investment strategies using Python. Backtesting is a…
Understanding how your portfolio moves with the market—or against it—is key to managing risk and return effectively. In this post, we’ll dive into two powerful metrics using Python: Beta, which measures your portfolio’s sensitivity to market movements, and Dollar Delta, which quantifies the dollar impact of those movements. We’ll also calculate portfolio volatility and market correlation for…
Continuing the series on Google Other bets, we will spend some time trying to find out the potential revenue for Waymo, a leading autonomous vehicle technology company, for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The analysis utilizes the latest available data on Waymo’s weekly ride numbers, estimates the average price per ride, and considers the…
Risk management is the shield that protects your portfolio from unexpected losses. Whether it’s a sudden market dip or a prolonged downturn, understanding and quantifying risk is essential for any investor. In this post, we’ll explore three practical techniques—Value at Risk (VaR), Conditional VaR (CVaR), and stress testing—and bring them to life using Python with…
Portfolio theory is a powerful framework that helps investors balance risk and return by constructing optimal portfolios. In this second post in the series portfolio management with Python, we’ll dive into its core ideas—diversification, correlation, and the Efficient Frontier—building on the basics from Post 1. Using Python and real-world stock data from Apple (AAPL), Microsoft…
Portfolio management is a crucial skill for any investor, whether you’re managing your own savings or working in finance. At its core, portfolio management is about balancing risk and return to achieve your financial goals. With the rise of powerful tools like Python, even beginners can dive into this world and start analyzing real-world data…
Following our previous exploration of Waymo’s promising prospects in 2025, it’s time to broaden our perspective and examine other facets of Alphabet Inc. that are poised for significant growth. As the parent company of Google and a diverse array of innovative subsidiaries, Alphabet is more than just a tech giant—it’s a conglomerate with strategic investments…
Waymo, formerly known as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, has evolved into a leading autonomous driving technology company under the umbrella of Alphabet Inc. This report delves into its recent progress, growth prospects for 2025, and compares it with other Alphabet “other bets” to identify which has higher potential outside Waymo, providing a detailed overview…
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer a compelling avenue for investors seeking real estate exposure without the operational burdens of direct property ownership. By pooling capital to acquire income-generating assets, REITs provide liquidity and diversification, appealing to those balancing portfolio growth with income stability. This analysis focuses on office REITs in the United States—entities that…