Data Analytics of Stock Price Movements with Python: Statistical Techniques in Python Applied to Security Analysis

Data Analytics of Stock Price Movements with Python: Statistical Techniques in Python Applied to Security Analysis

by Matthew Macarty
Released January 2020
Publisher(s): Apress
ISBN: 9781484256473

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Video description

This brief course will introduce you to data APIs and third-party Python libraries. It provides hands-on examples on procuring, cleaning, and analyzing data, allowing you to learn how Python can be leveraged to enhance your statistical analysis. You will make use of NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib for visualizations and also go through forecasting techniques used in technical analysis. After gaining insights on data transformation, you will learn to estimate derivative values using Monte Carlo simulation. Transforming data into information will give you ideas that can be used to take short-term investment decisions. In conclusion, you will use statistical and technical techniques for analyzing security price movement.

What You Will Learn
  • Create financial application programming interfaces 
  • Use NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib for data analysis and visualization
  • Apply forecasting techniques to predict derivative values
  • Extract and transform data in Python
Who This Video Is For

Experienced Python developers who'd like to leverage the power of Python for financial data analysis and security.

Product information

  • Title: Data Analytics of Stock Price Movements with Python: Statistical Techniques in Python Applied to Security Analysis
  • Author(s): Matthew Macarty
  • Release date: January 2020
  • Publisher(s): Apress
  • ISBN: 9781484256473