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🤖 Algo & Systematic Trading

In today’s markets, systematic and algorithmic trading drives the majority of institutional volume. Hedge funds, prop desks, and professional traders rely on rules-based strategies to eliminate emotions, manage risk, and scale profits.

At Equity Gyan, we train you in Algo & Systematic Trading so you can apply the same professional approach – even if you have no prior coding or Python knowledge.

🔹 What You’ll Learn

1️⃣ Foundations of Algo Trading

  • What is algo trading and why institutions use it
  • Difference between manual vs. systematic trading
  • Myths about algo trading – busting common misconceptions
  • Overview of algo trading in Indian stock market (NSE/BSE, SEBI guidelines)

2️⃣ Platforms & Tools for Beginners

We simplify algo trading with ready-to-use platforms:

  • Stoxxo – backtesting & deploying options strategies
  • StockMock – easy backtest tool for Bank Nifty & Nifty option strategies
  • AlgoTest – build and deploy strategies with no coding
  • Other platforms – overview of broker-based algos & automation

📌 Even with zero coding knowledge, you’ll learn to create and deploy strategies systematically.

3️⃣ Python for Algo Trading (Beginner-Friendly)

  • Introduction to Python for finance (no prior experience required)
  • Using pre-written scripts to analyze data and test strategies
  • Importing option chain & market data into Excel/Jupyter Notebook
  • Automating backtests for straddles, strangles, and spreads
  • Risk management automation – stop-loss, target, and re-entry rules

4️⃣ Building Systematic Option Strategies

  • Rule-based trading: removing emotions and biases
  • Intraday option selling systems (straddle/strangle)
  • Swing & positional option strategies using algos
  • Volatility-based systems (IV percentile, skew, decay)
  • Combining indicators + algo rules for hybrid systems

5️⃣ Risk Management & Execution

  • How algos manage stop-loss and position sizing automatically
  • Portfolio-level risk control with algos
  • Hedging & capital allocation in systematic trading
  • Manual order punching vs fully automated execution

🚀 Why Learn Algo & Systematic Trading with Us?

  • ✅ No coding barrier – learn with ready platforms + plug-and-play systems
  • ✅ Live walkthrough of strategy deployment during market hours
  • ✅ Learn how prop desk traders combine algos with manual trades
  • ✅ Practical assignments: build, backtest & deploy your own strategy
  • ✅ Exposure to both low-risk conservative algos and high-return advanced systems

🎯 Outcome After Completion

By the end of this module, you will:

  • Be able to design and backtest option strategies without coding
  • Use Python & Excel for analyzing and automating your trades
  • Deploy strategies on platforms like Stoxxo, StockMock, and AlgoTest
  • Trade systematically with hedge fund–level risk management
  • Gain confidence to build a career in algo/systematic trading

👉 Algo & Systematic Trading gives you the ultimate edge – trade like institutions, automate your execution, and focus on strategy rather than emotions.