Projects

Macro Report 4/29/22

AlexApr 29, 20221 min read

Below is the April 29th, 2022 edition of the macroeconomic report I co-wrote for the West Virginia University Student Managed Investment Fund.

Macro Report 4/8/22

AlexApr 8, 20221 min read

Below is the April 8th, 2022 edition of the macroeconomic report I co-wrote for the West Virginia University Student Managed Investment Fund.

Quant_Fin_Analysis

AlexMar 2, 20221 min read

A repository of my various financial analysis projects, primarily in Python. Check out the projects here.

Time Value of Money

AlexFeb 23, 20221 min read

Another concise Python project for calculating the present value of a stream of cash flows. The financial function and program itself are simple but use some new skills concerning loops and lists.

Derivatives Calculator

AlexFeb 16, 20221 min read

I created the following simple script while studying for a derivatives exam as part of my master’s of finance program. This calculator allows you to solve simple formulas such as optimal hedges/number of contracts and cost of carry derivations for…

Small-Caps Lose During Periods of Rate Hikes

AlexJan 28, 20221 min read

As a recent avid Fed-watcher, I’ve begun to consider the companies that are most likely to struggle during periods of rate hikes. Unprofitable companies, which account for a considerable number of those in the Russell 2000, rely on floating-rate debt.…

Elliot Wave Theory Analysis on SPY

AlexJan 27, 20221 min read

I tend to revisit Elliot Wave Theory (EWT) frequently when considering proxies for the market, such as the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 3000, especially over large timeframes. My recent revisit to EWT seems to have uncovered SPY playing out…

The Twitter Project

AlexDec 15, 20211 min read

Twitter is increasingly taking over the finance world as many turn to it for the latest information from governments, news sources, and professionals. As a result, I created a Twitter dedicated to finance, capital markets, and equity research. A well…