Welcome to Moving Monkey

🚀 Exploring Trading: My Journey

This is the inaugural post of what I hope will be a lengthy yet enjoyable journey to better understand the financial markets and the applications of software engineering in trading within these markets. This blog/notebook aims to document the discovery process and serve as a repository for my thoughts on trading and the application of software development in creating trading tools.

A Canvas for Ideas:

This isn't your typical blog that promises quick wins or secret strategies. Instead, it's a space where I can present my ideas – raw and unfiltered. I'll dissect concepts, jot down equations, and strive to translate abstract theories into tangible trading tools. There's no rush, no competition – just an open notebook filled with intellectual exploration.

Software Development for Trading:

While there are numerous languages available, I will primarily use Python for analysis, complemented by JavaScript for creating web visuals. Python is ideal because of its extensive support, and the available libraries make it easy to be highly efficient in my analysis.

Documenting the Process:

At the core of this blog is genuine documentation of my journey. Here, I'll chronicle my attempts, setbacks, minor victories, and moments of insight. I want you to witness the journey, not just the endpoint – to observe the transformation of a beginner into someone proficient in algorithms and analysis, applied with intent and practicality.

Final Thoughts:

What this blog is NOT:

This isn't a platform for self-promotion, nor is it a stage for boastful declarations. It's not a source for hot tips, nor is it a venue for any form of investment advice.

A Better Way:

This blog/notebook represents an intimate dialogue between myself, my thoughts, and the ever-blinking cursor on my screen. It's about the joy of creation, the process of turning vague ideas into concrete algorithms, and the appreciation of intellectual exploration.

So, if you're in search of a serene, introspective corner centered on trading in financial markets and software development, you've found it. No pressure, no pretense – just a peaceful space for contemplation.

Here's to the journey ahead, where equations and algorithms become our allies in the pursuit of knowledge.