Introduction to Python for Quantitative finance and investing

Van 48 € /h

Python is one of the most powerful programming/scripting tools of our times. However, learning from textbooks or online can become time consuming and inefficient, since we easily lose focus. In this class, we learn by doing. As you learn new techniques and concepts, you will immediately use them to build tools that will help you become a data-driven and informed investor or trader. At the end of the class, you are left with a basic understanding of what python can do, but also with a template code that you can later use to build you own strategies on top.

The class in a nutshell:

(1) How to extract market data with python, such as: OHLC quotes, volume, dividend history, financial history etc.
(2) How to store and handle data efficiently.
(3) How to build and group your own portfolio based on any custom metric (e.g. P/E ratio, Debt/Equity ratio, dividend etc)
(4) How to build future paths of a stock in our portfolio, via Monte Carlo simulations, based on your own beliefs (e.g. optimistic/pessimistic).

Extra informatie

A laptop with a connection to the internet is required. The rest can be worked out.

Locatie

Online vanuit Nederland

Over

I come from Greece, but I moved in the Netherlands more than five years ago where I studied and obtained my PhD in High Energy Astrophysics. Since then, I have been working as a quantitative analyst for a big bank in the Netherlands. I have ample experience in building algorithms and quantitative tools for trading and investing using python. My main focus is derivative (option) trading and valuation, but that is a long discussion.The environment in my classes is very friendly and not formal at all, and I always welcome a nice conversation about the financial markets, philosophy or life in general.

Opleiding

BSc, Physics ( Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
MSc, Computational Physics ( Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
PhD, Computational Astrophysics (University of Groningen & University of Southampton)

Leservaring

Blockchain application developer ( IT ), Groningen, the Netherlands
Quantitative analyst ( IT, Banking) , Utrecht, the Netherlands

Leeftijd

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Duur

60 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Grieks

Vaardigheden

Financiën

Investeren

Python

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Ellen

5.0

(1)

Based on your own course material, I can guide you in your accounting or financial analysis training.

For the financial analysis you can also contact me for a course of 10 lessons in which you learn everything about the analysis of the financial statements:
- you get a basic understanding of the rules of accounting
- you recognize all parts of the financial statements and understand what they stand for
- you can deduce the health of a company from the annual accounts using various analysis techniques
- you learn to interpret the results of the analysis
- you can use the analysis for making investment decisions, preparing a credit application with the bank

Joris

5.0

(1)

Python is the fastest growing programming language. Master it and you can solve business and science problems!

If you are an absolute beginner, don't worry, I've got exercises that will help you get up to speed.

About me: I have worked 10 years in financial markets (bond trading and market data). Now I am working as a freelance Python trainer & developer.

Favourite Python packages / frameworks: Pandas, Numpy, Flask, Django, Beautifulsoup, PySpark & Pytest,

Kelly

5.0

(1)

Python is a Programming Language widely used with huge capabilities on building projects of many different kinds but the most important advantage is that it is easy to learn and it can be a good start for someone to embrace Computer Science and improve their logical thinking.

Davit

5.0

(1)

Nice to meet you! My name is David. I started in accounting and financial administration a long time ago and never stopped. In the Netherlands I followed my primary, secondary and academic education in accounting. My goal in teaching and coaching is to get the best out of people. I am an enthusiastic accountant with a lot of knowledge and experience that I gladly pass on to others. As a result, I adapt effortlessly to every level of the student. You can contact me as a beginner but also as an advanced person. Would you like help in preparing for admission to secondary vocational education or higher professional education in the field of financial administration or extra lessons for the final exam? I'm happy to help you with that too.
My goal is to help students and entrepreneurs move forward. I teach you to assess customer administration, prepare annual accounts and tax returns and advise you on optimizing work processes. My classes can be online or offline. I adapt flexibly to any situation.

Do you want to experience how it goes first? No problem! Feel free to contact me for a trial lesson. Bye!
David

Tom

5.0

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About me
My name is Tom and I obtained my master's degree in Finance & Investments from Erasmus University. I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm and knowledge about topics such as business economics, economics, finance and accounting with everyone I mentor! During and after my studies I worked at an investor, investment bank and scientific research institute, and I am currently setting up my own company. I have been tutoring regularly since 2020; both to high school students and to adults pursuing a master's degree.

About my coaching
If you are struggling with a specific topic, we can see together what you are good at and what we can best focus on during the sessions. Some courses that I have supervised in the past are: business economics, economics, mathematics, bookkeeping/accountancy, cost accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, business economics (beco), risk management and investments. I provide advice on learning methods, how to best prepare for the subject and how to best read test questions. This method turns out to be very effective!

Why choose my tutoring?
- I'm quick to put my finger on the sore spot
- I adapt my lessons to the latest exam requirements and developments in the profession
- I teach pupils/students methods to apply to exams and exams

Mehdi

5.0

(1)

I am a certified communication scientist (WO, MSc.) who teaches computational data analysis methods in SPSS, Python, R and thesis supervision.

During the lessons we can cover the basics of computational methods or data analysis. I can also help you gain a better understanding of the data structure, design a questionnaire in QUALTRICS (or similar program), or collect data together with you. We can do this in the programs Python, R or SPSS. I am also an expert in supervising theses.

I give lessons of one hour as standard, but these can be longer if desired. If you are looking for guidance for a longer period, I can offer you a package where you get a discount on my hourly rate.

I have experience teaching computational data analysis and machine learning at university and college level. I myself have a research master's degree in communication sciences.

Stephen

5.0

(1)

I believe that anyone can learn to program. And with an average rating of 8.5 for my exam training at, among others, lyceo, I have experienced a lot of others doing the same.

Because of the programming minor that I did in addition to my Master's degree in Mathematics, I have seen where the friction is with many students and that often helped them on their way. I can do that because I taught myself to program next to my study Do you need help with a programming assignment, or are you not very good at the theory on your own? Then we start by looking at what you do know or understand, and where things are still unclear. Based on your understanding, we devise a plan of action for your assignment together.

We usually only have an hour together and that flies by. That is why I offer for the entire week (7 days) after our tutoring to help you online, via WhatsApp or Messages (iOS)

See you soon!

Leo

5.0

(1)

Correctly interpreting financial documentation can be very difficult at first. It is very important for entrepreneurs to understand how the business is translated into figures. In these lessons I like to zoom in on the business plan, what you should pay attention to in the figures and how a third party assesses the data.

If drawing up a business plan requires some financial input, I will also be happy to explain how this can be added. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to discuss a case.

Yoeri

5.0

(1)

I teach Python classes , both in English, French and Dutch. I am a trained teacher, have been tutoring for several years, and have years of professional experience as Analytics Consultant. My goal is to teach at your level, making you as independent as possible, as quickly as possible.
I can help both with solving concrete problems, and learning Python in general. While I have used many different libraries the past few years, I have specialised knowledge regarding data analysis, visualisation and data science (Numpy, Pandas, Scikitlearn, Seaborn, Scikitlearn ...)

Niek

5.0

(1)

I am a former tutor from Maastricht University, currently working in an industry position as a Finance & Control Consultant. Fortunately for you, I miss my teaching days quite a lot and therefore still work as a private tutor on the side!

I have completed a Master's in Accountancy (formally Accounting and Business Information Technologies) at Maastricht University, and have taught the following courses for the AIM and Finance departments:

o Accounting and Financial Reporting (EBC1037/EBC1038)
o Finance (EBC1026)
o Managerial Finance and Accounting (EBC2615)
o Accounting (BENC2010)
o Corporate Governance (EBC2020)
*overall tutor grade: 8.8/10

If you are struggling with any of the above subjects, or have general questions regarding Accountancy and/or Finance, feel free to contact me!

Sander

5.0

(1)

I specialize in tutoring finance, economics and business economics to students and adults. In this course aim to challenge my students by having them work through increasingly complex exercises. As I am a big believer in learning by doing, I strongly focus my classes on practical exercises , and try to keep lecturing and theoretical explanations to a minimum.

Mohamed

5.0

(1)

Dive into the world of Python, one of the most powerful programming languages for Data Engineers and Data scientists. With hands-on projects, real-world examples, and engaging lessons, you'll not only learn the fundamentals of Python but also gain the confidence to tackle complex programming challenges.

Gergely

5.0

(1)

“AI is the future.” You’ve heard it before, but what does it actually mean? Facial recognition, recommendation systems, self-driving cars—it all starts with data, algorithms, and code. The best part? You can learn it too.

Whether you're a curious beginner or someone already dabbling with machine learning, I offer hands-on guidance through the AI jungle. Using libraries like Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and OpenCV, I’ve built projects ranging from eye-tracking systems to classification models. I know how to explain complex concepts in simple terms—and help you build real, working prototypes.

From your first regression model to deploying your neural network, I’ll be your guide. Whether you want to understand the math behind it or just want results, we’ll move at your pace. available remotely across Europe.

Milena

5.0

(1)

I teach the basics of futures trading, and I bring 2 years of hands-on experience in these markets to help you learn effectively. Futures trading can seem complex at first, but I break it down into simple, practical steps so anyone can understand and start applying it.

This is a course of 5 (60 minute classes), I only teach in english.

Lesson 1: What Futures Are: I explain what a futures contract is, how it represents an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date, and why traders use them.

Lesson 2:. Going Long and Short: You’ll understand the difference between taking a long position (expecting prices to rise) and a short position (expecting prices to fall), and how to apply these strategies in real market scenarios.

Lesson 3:Leverage and Margin: Futures allow you to control large positions with a small amount of capital. I teach how leverage works, how to calculate margin requirements, and why proper risk management is critical to avoid big losses.

Lesson 4: Risk Management: Personally the most important part: I show practical ways to protect your capital, set stop-losses, and manage trades so you can stay in the game longer while minimizing unnecessary risk.

Lesson 5:Practical Examples and Trading Mindset: Beyond theory, I provide real examples, explain chart reading basics, and guide you on how to develop a disciplined trading mindset.

Linus

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(1)

Python for Beginners – Personal and Practical Online Lessons
Want to learn Python in a clear and structured way?
I offer online lessons tailored to your level, pace, and learning goals.
Whether you're an absolute beginner or already have some basic knowledge, we'll work step by step to build a strong programming foundation.
What will we cover?
Depending on your starting level, we can work on:
• Variables and data types
• Input and output
• If/else structures
• For and while loops
• Working with 1D and 2D lists
• Writing and using functions
• Working with files
• Basic error handling
• Programmatic thinking and problem solving
The content of the lessons is tailored to your goals, for example, for school, self-study, or exam preparation.
Lesson Structure
Each lesson consists of a combination of:
• Code analysis of sample programs
• Theory with concrete code examples
• Explanation of the underlying logic
• Exercises for independent practice
The goal is not just to learn what to type, but to understand why the code works and how to arrive at a solution yourself.
Who is this suitable for?
• Absolute beginners
• Students taking Python at school
• People who want to start programming
• Anyone looking for structured guidance
What can you expect?
• Personal guidance
• Explanation at your own pace
• Practical assignments
• Focus on understanding instead of speed
Not a fixed, standard course, but targeted guidance tailored to your learning process.