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[Episode 6] This Developer Spent 18 Months Rebuilding His AlgoTrading System in Rust. He's Filled With Regret.

In this episode, we explore Austin Starks' 18-month journey of rebuilding his algorithmic trading platform in Rust. While the process came with challenges—like Rust’s steep learning curve and complex syntax—Austin ultimately found that the benefits, including speed and safety, outweighed the difficulties. He discusses his struggles with error handling and interactions with the Rust community, but also highlights why Rust’s strengths made it the right choice for his project. Join us as we unpack the ups and downs of working with Rust and what developers can take away from Austin's experience. Link to platform: NexusTrade.io [https://nexustrade.io/] Link to article: Read on Medium [https://medium.com/p/d300dcc147e0]

[Episode 5] Back to the Future: NexusTrade's AI Time Machine for Investors

In this episode, we dive into how NexusTrade's AI-powered platform is transforming the stock market by applying the scientific method. We discuss how you can use AI to test investment ideas, using backtesting as a tool to validate strategies and explore metrics like cash flow and profit margins. We walk through an example where AI identifies tech companies with the highest increase in free cash flow from 2016 to 2020, demonstrating how you can build and test a portfolio based on these insights. We also talk about the importance of avoiding biases, like lookahead bias, when analyzing results over different time periods. Plus, we show how easy it is to share your findings with friends. With a simple link, others can view your analysis, continue the conversation, and experiment with their own strategies, making collaboration and refinement of financial insights straightforward. Tune in to see how NexusTrade makes evidence-based investing accessible and engaging. Link to article: https://medium.com/p/7f15b93d5135 [https://medium.com/p/7f15b93d5135] Link to platform: https://nexustrade.io/ [https://nexustrade.io/]

[Episode 4] Six Years Ago, this Redditor proposed “the Neckbeard Index”. It’s DEMOLISHING the Market

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of the "Neckbeard Index," a portfolio originally proposed in jest on Reddit six years ago, containing stocks like NVIDIA, Tesla, Bitcoin, and Domino's Pizza. Against all odds, this collection of so-called "neckbeard" favorites has outperformed the market by an incredible margin. Join us as we explore the backstory, examine its meteoric rise, and discuss what investors can learn from this unexpected phenomenon. Using NexusTrade's powerful backtesting tools, we'll uncover the real performance metrics and discuss whether the Neckbeard Index's impressive returns are a one-time fluke or a sign of deeper market trends. If you're interested in learning how to evaluate investment ideas and construct winning portfolios using AI-driven tools, this is the episode for you! Tune in to discover how the Neckbeard Index defied expectations and what the future may hold for portfolios driven by market humor and insight. Link to platform: https://nexustrade.io/ [https://nexustrade.io/] Link to article: https://medium.com/p/16804d000774 [https://medium.com/p/16804d000774]

[Episode 3] Instant Podcasts: Google's Notebook LM Revealed

In this podcast, we discuss Google's new tool: NotebookLM. Notebook LM makes it possible to convert your written content (blogs, academic papers, books, etc) into an interesting, engaging podcast in 15 minutes or less. We discuss the pros and cons of AI-Generated podcasts, how they can be augment (or replace) human hosts. The entire process, from generating the audio, to getting high-quality audiograms and publishing it on major podcasting platforms (Spotify, Amazon, and Apple) took less than 15 minutes in total. Link to platform: https://nexustrade.io/ [https://nexustrade.io/] Link to article: https://ai.plainenglish.io/google-unwittingly-created-the-best-ai-tool-since-chatgpt-da9ea98dd809 [https://ai.plainenglish.io/google-unwittingly-created-the-best-ai-tool-since-chatgpt-da9ea98dd809]

[Episode 2] Everything you learned about stock market prediction is WRONG!

In this podcast, we discuss the common myth of predicting future stock prices based on daily stock data. We discuss how stocks are actually businesses, which generate revenue, cash flow, and income. These metrics are far more informative than stock prices alone. We then compare and contrast two meme stocks for 2024 – GameStop (GME) and Nvidia (NVDA), and how their fundamentals are driving their stock price movement. Stocks like GameStop were mostly driven by hype, and they are struggling to consistently grow their business. In contrast, Nvidia is growing rapidly, with a large increase in revenue, net income, and free cash flow. By learning how to read a company's fundamental statements, we can make better investing decisions in the stock market. Link to platform: https://nexustrade.io/ [https://nexustrade.io/] Link to article: https://blog.cubed.run/everything-you-learned-about-stock-market-prediction-is-wrong-024e25d0e559 [https://blog.cubed.run/everything-you-learned-about-stock-market-prediction-is-wrong-024e25d0e559]