How to wet your feet in algo trading?

Question

Algorithms

9 classes, Python, 5000 rubles.
1. How difficult is it without mathematics, and if difficult, is it worth learning it just for trading?
2. Working helloworld algorithm?

Answer 1

It is worth studying, if only because knowledge is never superfluous.
What is the working algorithm in algorithmic trading?
trading algorithm? yes, no problem, you take ccxt (if cryptocurrencies), read the history of transactions from the exchange, calculate the median (any ready-made indicator), the value is above the threshold - sell, below - buy, work for two hours, more time you will figure out how to set up install add run, maybe twenty lines of code.
an algorithm that can make a profit? sorry, this is the holy grail of all traders, for a short period of time (even another year) someone succeeds, but sooner or later this algorithm breaks (the world is changing), draining the deposit, so you need to find it in time, and you need to look for a new one

Answer 2

0) 9 classes - about nothing. Higher mathematics preferred.
Money is not needed. A history check can be done free of charge at home or, for example, in the trading terminal (MT5).
1) studied the exchange for 20 years (zero results). Shoveled the whole Matlab. The conclusion is to study only for other areas (I am engaged in automation).
2) It doesn't exist yet. (although a week ago I launched a home-made idle time, so far in the black, but a week for statistics is nothing). There is manual control with indicators, but there is a low income.

Answer 3

1. Without mathematics, nowhere. Any indicator requires good knowledge of it and an understanding of how to implement algorithms in practice.
2. Sell options on the 17th delta. 83% of the time options will expire out of the money. If you buy back options after reaching 50% profit, the risk will be even less. The profit will be modest, in the region of 2-10% per annum.
But in general, in addition to mathematics, you also need to be able to do DevOps and integration. Up to a certain volume of transactions, it is cheaper to pay for a ready-made service like https://optionalpha.com/