Deep Learning for Finance

Deep learning is rapidly gaining momentum in the world of finance and trading. But for many professional traders, this sophisticated field has a reputation for being complex and difficult. This hands-on guide teaches you how to develop a deep learning trading model from scratch using Python, and it also helps you create and backtest trading algorithms based on machine learning and reinforcement learning. Sofien Kaabar--financial author, trading consultant, and institutional market strategist--introduces deep learning strategies that combine technical and quantitative analyses. By fusing deep learning concepts with technical analysis, this unique book presents outside-the-box ideas in the world of financial trading. This A-Z guide also includes a full introduction to technical analysis, evaluating machine learning algorithms, and algorithm optimization. - Understand and create machine learning and deep learning models - Explore the details behind reinforcement learning and see how it's used in time series - Understand how to interpret performance evaluation metrics - Examine technical analysis and learn how it works in financial markets - Create technical indicators in Python and combine them with ML models for optimization - Evaluate the models' profitability and predictability to understand their limitations and potential