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Understanding Factor Investing: An Introduction To Alpha Generation
Factor investing has become a cornerstone of modern quantitative finance, offering systematic approaches to portfolio construction and alpha generation. This introduction synthesises the theoretical underpinnings and mathematical frameworks of factor models, including CAPM, APT, and the Fama-French multifactor models. It further explores alpha-enhancing strategies such as factor timing, signal weighting, and robust risk management techniques.
Jai O'Grady


The Mathematics of Poker: How to play the odds like a pro
Poker does not have to be gambling. It is a game of skill, psychology and, best of all, mathematics.
Jai O'Grady


Market Efficiency Around M&A Announcements: A Quantitative Event Study Approach
Coming soon... (expected publish date 20th September)
Jai O'Grady


Backtest Biases Explored: Lookahead, Survivorship, and More
Backtesting is a critical part of systematic trading strategy development. However, when
improperly constructed, backtests can produce misleading results due to a range of biases,
which can significantly overstate expected performance.
Jai O'Grady


Limits and Continuity: A Rigorous Introduction to the Foundations of Analysis
This post delivers a thorough quantitative explanation of the essential principles under
pinning real analysis, with particular attention given to limits and continuity.
Jai O'Grady


How Algebraic Integer Theory Shapes Modern Cryptography
The modern world is ever-changing and the digital age seemingly endless and within this is the
sectors of communications, protecting personal data and underpinning financial systems, The
backbone of these? Cryptography.
Jai O'Grady


The Mathematics of Arbitrage: No-Arbitrage Conditions in Financial Markets
Arbitrage is the practice of capitalising on price discrepancies of identical or similar financial instruments across different markets...
Jai O'Grady
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