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Profit Drive Python: Build Real-World Algo Trading Systems from Scratch

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Reactive Publishing Profit-Driven Build Real-World Algo Trading Systems from Scratch

Turn code into capital.
This isn’t a theory textbook. It’s your hands-on playbook for designing, building, and profiting from real algorithmic trading systems—using nothing but Python and a sharp edge.

Whether you're a retail trader, data-driven investor, or an aspiring quant, this book walks you step-by-step through the core components of building fully functional algo trading strategies from the ground up.

Inside, you'll

How to structure algorithmic strategies for stocks, ETFs, and more

Backtesting frameworks using Python, Pandas, and vectorized logic

Technical and quantitative indicators that actually move markets

Data sourcing & automation workflows with live feeds and brokers

Risk management, drawdowns, and portfolio optimization techniques

Every chapter is code-first and profit-focused—no filler, no fluff, just the tools and insights you need to execute in the real world.

If you’re serious about turning Python skills into real trading performance, this is your starting point.
Build. Test. Deploy. Profit.



415 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 21, 2025

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