Blog

Market insights, strategy deep-dives, and platform updates

Market Structure
8 min
AI-QUANT Research

Understanding Dealer Gamma: How Market Makers Shape Price Action

Dealer gamma positioning is one of the most powerful yet misunderstood forces in equity markets. Learn how market makers hedging requirements create support and resistance levels that traders can use.

January 15, 2025

Options Strategy
6 min
Quant Strategies

Iron Condors in High Volatility: Adjusting Strike Width for Better ROC

When VIX spikes, standard iron condor widths break down. We analyze optimal strike selection using historical volatility cones and show how wider wings can improve return on capital.

January 12, 2025

Volatility
10 min
AI-QUANT Research

The Volatility Risk Premium: Why Selling Options Wins Over Time

The VRP is one of the most persistent edges in financial markets. We break down the academic evidence, practical implementation, and when this strategy fails.

January 8, 2025

Quant Methods
12 min
Engineering Team

Backtesting Best Practices: Avoiding Look-Ahead Bias and Overfitting

Most retail backtests are deeply flawed. Learn the common pitfalls — survivorship bias, look-ahead contamination, and data snooping — and how to build robust validation frameworks.

January 5, 2025

Product
4 min
Product Team

Platform Update: AI Research Agents, Correlation Matrix, and Backtest Engine

Our latest release brings autonomous AI research agents, a cross-asset correlation heatmap, and a rebuilt backtest engine with parameter optimization and confidence intervals.

January 2, 2025

Macro
7 min
AI-QUANT Research

Macro Catalysts Calendar: What Traders Should Watch in Q1 2025

FOMC meetings, CPI prints, and earnings season — we map out the key dates and explain how each event historically impacts volatility and dealer positioning.

December 28, 2024