Question 1

What is the QuantYog Essentials course?

Accepted Answer

QuantYog Essentials is a 10 week program that teaches you how to build your own trading strategies. You learn how to ideate, build, backtest and validate trading strategies using quantitative techniques and research workflows used by Quant hedge funds.

Question 2

Why focus on building your own trading strategy?

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Having your own trading strategy is the silver bullet! Whether you want to beat the markets to grow your personal wealth, start your own fund, get capital allocated to you as a trader, or join a hedge fund laterally - building your own high performance trading strategy (and everything you end up learning in the process) is 80-90% of the work. Your own strategy is your personal edge, your alpha. In contrast, public strategies lose effectiveness because once they’re widely known, other market participants adjust to exploit them. That’s why truly effective strategies are best kept secret.

Question 3

Why focus on Quant Trading and Quant Research?

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Quant Research & Trading is a scientific and demonstrable way of building your edge over the markets. Quant Research lets you rigorously test ideas, remove emotional biases, and uncover subtle patterns that discretionary traders often miss. This approach scales better, adapts faster, and is the core competitive edge of top-tier Quant funds.

Question 4

Why was QuantYog created?

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To bridge the gap between retail traders and institutional Quant Researchers. Most individuals never get to learn how real Quant funds think, experiment, and build strategies. QuantYog brings that insider knowledge to serious learners, without the institutional barrier to entry.

Question 5

What kinds of firms do QuantYog learners work at?

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QuantYog learners work across quant hedge funds, global banks, technology companies, prop trading firms, and regulators. Examples from our community include: Quant hedge funds & prop trading: Millennium, XTX Markets, WorldQuant, Futures First, Merqube Global banks: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi, Barclays Asset management & wealth: Fidelity, Neo Asset Wealth Management, Bayview Asset Management, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Technology: Google, Microsoft, Eleven Labs, PayPal Regulators: SEBI Crypto exchanges: Delta Exchange Not everyone joined these firms after the course: some were already employed there and came to QuantYog to learn Quant Research; others moved into Quant-focused roles with the same employer after the course; some switched to these firms after the course; few other graduated from university and joined one of these companies. Outcomes vary by individual. There are several other individuals who are independent traders / fund managers and have done well for themselves applying learnings from QuantYog.

Question 6

What do you mean by reliable Sharpe above 1.25?

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When we say reliable Sharpe above 1.25, we mean real Sharpe that goes beyond 1.25 when actually deployed in the markets and not just in the backtest. We often see in research papers (or as we talk to people) several claims about having a Sharpe of 3 or 4 (we have even heard 25). When we dug deeper, it was apparent they were talking about backtesting Sharpe. When those strategies strategies were deployed in the markets they were all usually loss making due to the high amount of theoretial assumptions and overfitting in the backtests.

Question 7

Who is the QuantYog Essentials course for?

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This course is designed for 2 kinds of people: 1. Those who want to build an edge over the markets as traders, and 2. Those who want to get into a Quant role at a fund. We usually see the following archetypes: - Traders looking to scale up their operations and move away from manual decision making - STEM professionals transitioning to the Finance industry - Students or graduates aiming for Quant Research or Trading roles - Finance professionals who want to transition to front office roles instead of middle/back office roles like Risk

Question 8

Can students or recent graduates benefit from this course?

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Absolutely! Learning how real Quant Strategies are built (and building your own strategies) will set you apart from your peers who mostly will have toy projects or generic course assignments on their resume.

Question 9

I don’t have any coding or finance experience, can I still join?

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Of course! We provide bridging modules in programming, math and finance to help you get up to speed quickly. You’ll be supported throughout and can ask questions during the live sessions and in the community forums.

Question 10

Is this course suitable if I already have strong coding or finance skills?

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Yes. Think about it this way, even if one did a 4 year degree each in CS, Math and Finance, they would still not know how to build trading strategies. We start with core skills but quickly transition to teaching the lesser-known skills used by top-tier Quant Researchers. That is why even after doing courses like Masters in Financial Engineering ($50-100K, 1-2 years), Certificate in Quantitative Finance ($12K, 6-9 months) or Executive Program in Algorithmic Trading ($5-9K, 6-9 months) people still feel the need to do our course to really learn how Quant Trading Strategies are built.

Question 11

What are the prerequisites to enroll for this course?

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The medium of instruction is English. Please ensure you are comfortable with that. The delivery is completely online, therefore you do need some basic computer proficiency. Here are other things you would need: - A willingness to learn the skills needed for Quant Research e.g. coding - A willingness to unlearn a lot of unnecessary and often harmful things you might have learnt from social media or people with questionable backgrounds.

Question 12

Is there an entrance test or interview?

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There is a fairly short application process. We have a 2 minute form that helps us understand your background and aspirations effectively. You will get an email to set up a consultation call with us the moment you submit your application (you might need to check your spam folder). Based on your application and the consultation call we make the decision on whether to approve your application and how much scholarship to extend you. Please fill the form properly and thoroughly to ensure your application is not rejected for the wrong reasons. Please set up the consultation call and show up on time. If you are new to the world of all things Quant, we highly recommend watching the webinar before attending the consultation. We look for sincerity, authenticity and diligence in deciding whether to approve your application and how much scholarship to extend you.

Question 13

How technical is the course overall?

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The course is technically rigorous but taught accessibly. In every lecture we are writing Python code in front of you and working with market data. We make sure to break down complex ideas step by step so both beginners and experienced learners gain the depth they need. We also encourage interactions and questions continously in every live session, in the forums and throughout the course.

Question 14

What topics are covered in the QuantYog Essentials course?

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Please look at the 'Course Content' section on this page.

Question 15

Is the course theoretical or practical?

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Highly practical. We don't waste your and our time covering theoretical topics that you can learn for free on the internet and which are not useful for building trading strategies that work.

Question 16

What project work is included?

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There is the option to collaborate with a batchmate and build a trend-following strategy based on what you learnt in the course. You will have to build it in Python on the market data provided by us, test and validate it thoroughly, evaluate its performance, and present your results professionally the way you would to an allocator or at a hedge fund.

Question 17

Is this course self-paced or cohort-based?

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We now offer both self-paced and cohort-based options. Everybody gets access to the lectures, codebase and data as soon as they enroll: - In cohort-based learning, there are live Q&A sessions on a weekly basis for 10 weeks - Those choosing the self-paced route can do the course at their own pace and don't need to follow the cohort schedule or attend the live Q&A sessions (but they do get the invites to them).

Question 18

How long is the course and what’s the weekly time commitment?

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The course has 55 hours of structured content and 10+ hours of live Q&A sessions (if you choose to attend them). Generally there is a lot of flexibility. You can start watching the recorded content as soon as you enroll, you can do the course at your own pace, you can decide whether you want to join the Q&A sessions or not. We strongly advise finishing the course within 3-4 months of enrollment and attending the Q&A sessions. If you choose to align with the cohort-based format, you would want to follow the cohort schedule as much as possible. The cohort runs for 10 weeks with a suggested average minimum commitment of 4 hours per week including live Q&A sessions. Feel free to start as soon as you enroll even before the cohort starts, and continue past the cohort end date if needed.

Question 19

How are the live sessions delivered? Are recordings available?

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The live Q&A sessions are conducted via video calls (Google Meet). Lecture recordings are available as soon as the learner enrolls. The core lecture videos (~35 hours of the structured content) which contain the major course alpha require marking them as completed before proceeding to the next lecture and can be watched multiple times before marking as completed but not after that. Additionally, there is access to thoroughly chaptered and documented ~20 hours of recorded Q&As from a previous cohort's Q&A sessions. Access to these Q&A sessions, Python notebooks, data, certificate, discussion forums is perpetual.

Question 20

How interactive is the course?

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The course is very interactive. We encourage questions and interactions continuously throughout the live sessions. You can ask us questions any time on the community forums. You retain access to the community forums even after the completion of the course.

Question 21

Who teaches the QuantYog Essentials course?

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The course is led by 2 seasoned Quant professionals with 25+ years of experience working at top Wall Street firms like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, PIMCO and more. They have background working as Quants, Traders, Portfolio Managers across US, London and India. Both of them are alums of top IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology). Combined together they also have done a Masters in Financial Engineering in the US, CFA Levels 1 & 2, FRM, and have deep expertise in AI & ML and building scalable products.

Question 22

Will you share your own strategies?

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No, we do not share our trading strategies or provide any trading signals. We do not provide financial or investment advice either. Our focus is on teaching battle-tested Quant Research techniques that empower you to build your own strategies. If a strategy is created as part of the course while demonstrating the necessary techniques, it is solely for educational purposes, and not for giving financial advice or selling strategies.

Question 23

Is there a community or forum for students?

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Yes. Every cohort has a dedicated private Discord channel where you can ask questions, share ideas, and collaborate with peers. The community continues discussions well beyond the batch completion.

Question 24

Will I have access to instructors outside class hours?

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Yes. Instructors are active and approachable in the Discord channel. They are there for you to help you with your learning journey and support you with any issues you might run into related to the course. Please do understand that you should use the recommended mediums of communication and keep the conversations relevant to the topic at hand.

Question 25

What support is available after the course ends?

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After the course ends: - Q&A channels in our Discord community remain active, allowing continued learning and discussions - Our founder, Ish, reaches out to our alumni for a 1 on 1 sometimes on a need basis - Whenever hiring opportunities arise, we share them with the community or those specifically suited for them - People can always fall back on our paid consultations which are available to QuantYog alumni at significant discounts

Question 26

What happens if I miss a live class? Are recordings available?

Accepted Answer

After our May 2025 Essentials batch we transitioned away from live lectures to providing the lectures as recordings and doing live Q&A sessions instead. Recordings of live Q&A sessions of a batch are available already.

Question 27

What are the batch start dates and class timings?

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The upcoming batch starts on 5 July. Lectures are available as recordings as soon as the learner enrolls for the batch. There will be 1 hour of live Q&A sessions per week. These usually happen Sunday afternoon UTC time. This schedule balances between providing enough opportunities during the week to ask Q&As, and having times that are suitable for our global audience. People who want to do the course self-paced can start any time and are advised to finish the course within 3-4 months.

Question 28

What is the enrollment process and timeline?

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- Just click the 'Apply Now' button on this page and fill out the application form. It takes 2 minutes. - Make sure to follow the instructions at the end of the form to set up your complimentary consultation to discuss your aspirations and application. Through the meeting we will also determine whether to approve your application and what your scholarship amount should be. - Please watch the webinar before the consultation so we don't spend time discussing things that are already covered. - Attend the consultation. Show up on time. - If your application is approved, you will see a 'Book Now' button on this page. It takes 1-5 minutes to then enroll for the course using the 'Book Now' button. Please note: - Bachelors' students please watch our webinar before attending the consultation otherwise we might cancel it. - Others should also aim to watch the webinar before the meeting with Ish. This makes the conversation a lot more relevant and rich, and ensures we can provide you the highest scholarship possible from our side.

Question 29

What is the fee and payment structure?

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The *maximum* fee for the Essentials course is currently £999, but this is usually for companies who want to train their traders. We offer several scholarships for eligible applicants, depending on who they are (just to give one example - students). In practice, very few pay the maximum fee. The best way is to assume nothing and to submit the application. Once approved, we will let you know the price of the course for you after scholarships. The full payment for the Essentials course has to be made upfront, and you get access to all the resources within a few hours of making the payment.

Question 30

Why is the fee so low?

Accepted Answer

We’ve intentionally kept the fee low since we're still in our early stages, and because we want to make this knowledge more accessible. People who have looked at some of the credible options in this space understand how competitively priced our courses are. However, as per Trading 101, prices are set via supply & demand, as the demand goes up, so will the price. The average price has already increased by 100% since we started more than a year back on November 2024 and likely to keep going up. In our view we started this at a 90% discount and are still running this at a 80% discount.

Question 31

Why is the fee so high?

Accepted Answer

The fee might not be high, but the cost is indeed high. The cost of continuing to trade manually without an edge in the markets, spending months or years trying to learn this from questionable sources, learning from people who don't have a credible background in this area - you get the point. When we started QuantYog we saw a huge gap in this space, and that gap still exists. Over the months, people who had done MFE, EPAT, CQF, CFA and many other courses approached us and joined our course. Our intuition has by now been validated especially given their feedback (and public testimonials on places like Linkedin). The fee barely reflects the depth, effectiveness, and real-world applicability of what we teach. Some people do need to shift their mentality to look beyond the price, and look at the value they are getting and the cost of not doing the course for them.

Question 32

Are there any payment plans or financial assistance options?

Accepted Answer

The only thing we have at the moment are the scholarships, please submit an application to find out what scholarship you got. We may partner with lending providers in the future to offer EMI or installment options. We can't guarantee this. Most likely this will only be for India.

Question 33

Can I defer my enrollment to a later batch if needed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. We want to be as flexible as possible for our learners, so we fully support you needing to defer if life gets tough.

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What You Get

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Bridging module in Mathematics

Bridging module in Programming

Bridging module in Finance

Measuring performance of Quant Strategies

Quant Research: Understanding market patterns

Quant Research: Time Series analysis

Quant Research: Overfitting

Quant Research: Backtesting

Quant Research: Trend

Quant Research: Quantitative Techniques

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