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Get Your Feet Wet Algorithm

I am just getting started and want to experiment with a $1000 investment.

I have a strong programming background, but new to developing trading algorithms.

  • What types of algorithms would perform with such a low investment?
  • What advice would you give on how to get up to speed from a algo development standpoint?

Thanks!

3 responses

From what little i know, having actual trading experience is a must, otherwise you are just playing with the numbers and dont know what its really like to be out there

Hello John,

You could do a portfolio of a few ETFs that is re-balanced periodically--basically set up your own mutual fund, as a long-term investment. Not exactly Wild West trading, but with $1000, it might be the most prudent approach to "get your feet wet" as you say.

Grant