Quantitative and Arbitrage Trading Techniques
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What you'll learn
Analyze market inefficiencies and identify arbitrage opportunities across asset classes.
Apply relative value, convertible, and fixed income arbitrage strategies in trading scenarios.
Evaluate quantitative models and risk management techniques used in arbitrage investing.
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June 2026
8 assignments
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Master arbitrage strategies used by top traders and hedge funds. Learn how to identify and profit from pricing inefficiencies across financial markets.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of arbitrage strategies, combining quantitative techniques with real-world trading applications. You will explore how professionals exploit price differences across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and mortgage-backed securities. Starting with core concepts, the course progresses into advanced strategies such as relative value arbitrage, convertible arbitrage, and fixed income arbitrage. You will also learn how to refine data, apply quantitative models, and manage risks effectively. By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze market inefficiencies, apply arbitrage techniques, and evaluate risks associated with different strategies. This course is ideal for finance professionals, students, and anyone looking to build expertise in trading and investment strategies.
Develop a strong foundation in arbitrage principles and quantitative strategies, focusing on data analysis, model building, and identifying pricing inefficiencies in financial markets.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 51 minutes
- Introduction to Arbitrage Strategiesβ’8 minutes
- Quantitative Strategyβ’9 minutes
- Refining Dataβ’10 minutes
- Advantages and Disadvantages of QSβ’10 minutes
- Relative Value Strategyβ’8 minutes
- Convertible Arbitrage Strategyβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Foundations of Arbitrage & Quantitative Strategiesβ’30 minutes
- Getting Started with Arbitrage Thinkingβ’10 minutes
- Building and Evaluating Quant Modelsβ’10 minutes
- Exploring Core Arbitrage Approachesβ’10 minutes
Explore advanced arbitrage techniques across equity, fixed income, derivatives, and mortgage markets, with a focus on real-world applications and risk management.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 26 minutes
- Convertible Arbitrage Strategy Continuesβ’6 minutes
- Fixed Income Arbitrageβ’5 minutes
- Mortgage Arbitrageβ’3 minutes
- Derivative and Stock Index Futures Arbitrageβ’3 minutes
- Corporate Spread and Treasury Arbitrageβ’5 minutes
- Equity Arbitrageβ’4 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Advanced Arbitrage Techniques & Market Applicationsβ’30 minutes
- Deep Dive into Convertible & Fixed Income Arbitrageβ’10 minutes
- Mortgage & Derivatives Arbitrage in Actionβ’10 minutes
- Market Spreads and Equity Arbitrage Strategiesβ’10 minutes
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