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Bayesian Statistics In Financial Markets and Trading

Bayesian Statistics In Financial Markets and Trading

At its core, it allows experts to quantify their beliefs about possible outcomes as prior probabilities.

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Jul 24, 2023
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Bayesian statistics provides a logical way to analyze probabilities using real-world data. At its core, it allows experts to quantify their beliefs about possible outcomes as prior probabilities. It equips analysts with a mathematical process for rationally adjusting what they believe about potential outcomes as new information becomes available. These experts can then update those probabilities when presented with new evidence or measurements.

For example, say a trader has a hypothesis about market trends. Based on experience, they assign a 40% chance the trend will continue. After more price action, their belief either strengthens or weakens. Bayesian analysis gives a calculated way to revise that initial probability based on what the new data shows. This iterative process captures how knowledge grows over time as more facts emerge.

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