ts_rank(Alphaverse 2024 , 60 ) * ts_corr( Alphaverse2023, Alphaverse2024 ,60) = 1
Thank you Alphagrep securities for featuring me as Global rank 1 in the Alphaverse 2024 competition.
The competition was not just a test of our ability to code or crunch numbers. It was a holistic battle involving quantitative research, data engineering, and crafting efficient algorithms.
An Unexpected Lesson:
I remember a particular moment during the competition. As I analyzed a complex dataset, seeking patterns and insights, it struck me how similar this was to studying a great master’s paintings. Each stroke of data, like brushstrokes on a canvas, had to be understood in both its minutest detail and its broader impact.
Turning Point:
Halfway through, I felt stuck. The data was overwhelming, and the clock was unforgiving. Some days I woke up and made alphas till it was bedtime as the competition was intense. That's when I remembered a lesson connecting the dots which required a lot of looking backwards . Soon, patterns began to emerge from the chaos. It was as if the pieces of a puzzle were falling into place, guided by an invisible hand.
🏆 The Victory:
When my name was announced as the winner, it was a surreal moment. The journey from confusion to clarity, from doubt to certainty, was complete. But more than the accolade, it was the journey that mattered—the late nights, the relentless questioning, the breakthroughs that came when they seemed most elusive.
A heartfelt thank you to Alphagrep Securities for conducting this competition and creating an engaging community of quants and also thanks to my fellow competitors Deepesh Somai Satyam Kumar and 2000 participants for making the competition Interesting.
Some resources that helped me in the journey
1)Finding alphas by worldquant CEO
2) Trading in the zone by mark douglas
3) SSRN
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What began as a global competition quickly transformed into a thrilling rollercoaster ride, culminating in a race to the AlphaVerse Premier League Global Quant Challenge 2024 finale. 🏆
As we conclude this nail-biting event, we proudly announce our top three performers:
🏅 Vishal Narzary, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
🏅 Deepesh Somai, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
🏅 NITESH KUKREJA, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants for ensuring this league exceeds all predictions!
While we prepare to host the upcoming challenge, we hope the AlphaVerse Marathon 2024 🎯 enables users to continue simulating alphas and improving the alpha scores!
Head to https://lnkd.in/gx3U_MNn to see what challenge awaits you!
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