Data and Alternative Data
12 lessons in this track so far, in the order we suggest reading them.
Market and Research Data
IntermediateMarket Data ExplainedMarket data covers trades, quotes, order book depth and reference data. Learn the main types, levels of data, real time vs delayed feeds, costs and common pitfalls.IntermediateFundamental DataFundamental data covers company financials, estimates and economic statistics. Learn where it comes from, point in time issues, restatements and how quants use it.IntermediateNews FeedsNews feeds deliver headlines and stories to traders, often in machine readable form. Learn the main sources, latency, how algorithms parse news and the risks.IntermediateSentiment DataSentiment data measures how optimistic or fearful investors are. Learn survey, positioning, options and crypto sentiment indicators and how to use them.
Alternative Data
AdvancedAlternative Data ExplainedAlternative data is non traditional information like card spending, web traffic and satellite images. Learn the main types, how funds use it and the risks.AdvancedCredit Card and Consumer Spending DataAggregated card and receipt data track consumer spending in near real time. Learn how it is collected, how investors forecast sales with it and its limits.AdvancedWeb Traffic, App Downloads and Search TrendsWebsite visits, search trends and app downloads offer early signals of demand. Learn the main data sources, how investors use them, free tools and the pitfalls.AdvancedSatellite, Foot Traffic and Geolocation DataSatellite imagery tracks economic activity from space, from retail parking lots to oil storage and crops. Learn how investors use it, the research and the limits.AdvancedShipping and Supply Chain DataVessel tracking, freight rates, customs and port data reveal global trade flows. Learn the main sources, indices like the Baltic Dry and how traders use them.AdvancedJob Postings DataJob postings and employee data reveal company plans and labour market trends. Learn the main sources, how investors read hiring signals and the data's limits.AdvancedSocial and News SentimentText analysis turns news and social media into sentiment signals. Learn how sentiment is measured, from word lists to language models, the evidence and the pitfalls.AdvancedWeather and Agricultural DataWeather forecasts, degree days and crop data drive gas, power and grain prices. Learn the main data sources, how traders use forecast models and the pitfalls.