Python & AI for Beginners: Stock Investing, Testing Strategies, and More!

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Trevor H.

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This class is aimed at Python beginners and anyone who would like to learn more about practical finance and investment analysis. We will discuss topics ranging from testing investment strategies before we trade, writing code faster with the help of AI, and much more.
Python is an excellent language to begin learning programming with because it is a key stepping-stone to learning more about quantitative finance, artificial intelligence, and more.
In this class, we’ll cover:
- Python Basics for Investing: Get comfortable with Python programming, focusing on finance-friendly libraries and tools.
- Introduction to the S&P 500: Learn why Warren Buffett recommends the S&P 500, a key market index, and how you can invest in it wisely.
- Backtesting with Python: Discover how to evaluate your investing strategies before you buy or sell by testing with real data.
- Exploring APIs: Learn how to use APIs to access financial data, automate tasks, and gather insights.
- And much more!
This session is designed to be approachable for beginners while providing actionable insights.
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What to Bring:
- A laptop with internet access.
- A Google account to access the free Google Colab software.
- You do NOT need any previous knowledge or installations. Just a web browser

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Python & AI for Beginners: Stock Investing, Testing Strategies, and More!