Build Your Own Investment/Trading Algorithm: Markets, Risk, and Python/AI

From 92 $ /h

Hi! I’m John, a Swiss quantitative trader-developer with an MSc in Finance. I run 30+ systematic strategies (equities, FX, crypto) and love turning complex finance into clear, practical steps you can actually use.

What you’ll learn (mix & match)

Financial markets & macro basics: order types, ETFs vs. stocks, costs/slippage, yield curves, policy shocks, gold/Treasuries as hedges.

Investing & portfolio: asset allocation, volatility targeting, drawdown control, rebalancing.

Build your own strategy: momentum/mean reversion/factors, feature design, backtesting with costs, out-of-sample validation.

AI for finance (intro): simple NLP/sentiment overlays and evaluation pitfalls.

Execution hygiene: from backtest to real-life constraints; monitoring and post-trade review.

How my classes work

Short concept → hands-on build → recap & next steps.

You leave each session with templates, checklists, and notebooks you can reuse.

Who this is for:

Motivated beginners to advanced: high-school (16+), university, career switchers, and active investors.

Coding not required—helpful but optional. I adapt the pace and provide starter notebooks.

Typical 5-lesson path (example)

Markets & risk metrics (returns, drawdown, Sharpe)

Portfolio & position sizing (target vol, costs)

Macro dashboard & regime thinking

Strategy prototype (momentum or mean-reversion) + OOS test

Review, robustness checks, and next steps

Format

Online only, English or French. Schedules available in US time zones.

Materials included: slides, worksheets, starter code, and public datasets.

Education only — not investment advice.

Location

Online from United States

About Me

I’m John, a Swiss quantitative trader-developer (MSc Finance, HEC Lausanne). I build and operate 30+ live systematic strategies (equities, FX, crypto) and I love turning complex market ideas into simple, practical skills.

What makes my classes different

Risk-first: volatility targeting, drawdown limits, pre-trade checks, and post-trade reviews.

Production mindset: IBKR/FIX Gateway, MT5, SQL, Docker; clean data + realistic costs/slippage.

Evidence over hype: out-of-sample testing, walk-forward, and clear baselines.

How we work

Short concept explained clearly.

Hands-on build (e.g., SPY risk metrics, macro dashboard, factor screen, or a simple Python/TradingView strategy).

Recap with templates, checklists, and a mini-project to keep you progressing.

Who I teach

High-school (16+) / University / Professionals

Career switchers and active investors seeking discipline and structure

Coding optional—I provide starter notebooks and adapt the pace

Topics you can mix & match
Financial markets basics · Macroeconomics for investors · Portfolio design & risk · Python/AI for finance (sentiment, simple ML) · Building your own algorithm (momentum, mean reversion, factors) · Execution hygiene.

Logistics
Online only, English or French, with US time-zone availability.
Education only—no investment advice.

Education

Bachelor in Economics and Management - Minor in Finance - University of Geneva
Master of Science in Finance - Quantitative Asset and RIsk Management - University of Lausanne (HEC)

Experience / Qualifications

Quantitative Trader and Developer +7years
BOTs.io - Etoro - Collective2 - Darwinex

Worked for several Hedge funds across the world to develop quantiative investment strategies

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Skills

Finance

Investing

Sales

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Raúl

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Investing in cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc) is an activity that can allow you to have extra income every month with very little time invested in it (you can easily do it just a few days a month and after working hours)

However, the amount of information online on how to start this activity can be overwhelming and confusing.

Since I have been investing in crypto for 5 years and achieved financial freedom through it, I can show you the basics and also the systems I constantly use to create a long-term profitable portfolio, while getting weekly, compounded, passive income in the meanwhile.

Just some of the topics we'll cover, that we'll give you confidence in your long-term investments:
- What is Bitcoin?
- What is the blockchain?
- What is Ethereum?
- Other key cryptocurrencies - Some examples
- Where can I learn more on my own (top non-biased media resources I used for the last 5 years)?
- Where can I buy and sell cryptocurrencies?
- Why does Bitcoin go up massively every 4 years? - How does the market REALLY work? -
- How can I create a long-term portfolio with just a little bit of time invested every week? (explained step-by-step)
- When should I buy and sell my cryptocurrencies? (personal opinion)

Give it a try and I promise you will love it :)

*The Services Offered are NOT Financial Advice*

Fatih

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I have PhD in economics from Georgetown University and I have a BA in economics from Bogazici University. Over the past 10 years I have worked as a professor of economics and finance in different universities. I have also given training programs both individually and at the corporate level in financial management. Below are some topics that I cover in my training programs.
• Understanding Financial Statements
• Financial Statements Analysis
• Time Value of Money and Its Applications to Real Life Issues
• Bond Valuation
• Equity Valuation
• Capital Budgeting and Investment Appraisal
If you want to improve your finance skills that would be best training program that you should take.

Tom

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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

Ritika

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Georgio

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With experience in surgical precision

📈 Private Trading Lessons – CFDs on Stocks & Stock Indices 📉

Do you want to learn how to trade the financial markets seriously and develop a real investment strategy?
I offer personalized courses adapted to your level, from beginner to more experienced trader.

🎯 Proposed program:

Understanding and using the TradingView platform

Basics and improvement of Price Action

ICT & Smart Money Concepts (SMC) methodologies

Analysis via Volume Profile and Liquidity Zones

Reading chart patterns and market structures

Risk Management and Trading Psychology

Application on CFDs on Shares and Stock Indices

✅ Objective: to make you independent in your analysis and decision-making, by developing a rigorous and professional approach with the aim of becoming profitable and profitable.

👨‍🏫 Format:

Online courses (video conferencing, screen sharing, live case studies)

Step-by-step monitoring and support

📩 Contact me now for more information or to book an initial discovery session.

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Tutoring for "Financial Economics" course in the Finance Master program. The course is based on the book "Principles of Financial Economics" (Second Edition) by Stephen F. Leroy and Jan Werner. I am good at explaining for economics meaning behind the mathematic formula and I often link abstract theories with vivid examples and charts.

Kevin

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(2)

► For many years, I have successfully taught Swiss students in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, and economics. I am intimately familiar with the requirements and structures of Swiss curricula and have access to all past exam papers. I have prepared many of my students specifically, sustainably, and with great success for cantonal and national examinations in accounting and business subjects. My focus is on making complex business concepts understandable, closing knowledge gaps, and building confidence in one's own abilities. My goal is not only to achieve better grades, but also to develop a long-term, in-depth understanding of business processes that will also be valuable in later professional life.

► ► How do I teach?

►I attach great importance to ensuring that my students truly understand economic relationships and accounting concepts and do not just apply methods mechanically – this is how we achieve sustainable success in finance and accounting.

►My success is based on my ability to flexibly adapt my teaching style to the individual needs of my students in the areas of accounting and business in order to convey the material to them in the most understandable way possible.

►I use practical, lively examples from accounting, finance and economics that make the theoretical material tangible and ensure it is anchored more deeply in the memory.

►With patience and clarity, I break down complex financial and accounting processes into their essential components so that no student is overwhelmed and a solid foundation in accounting is created.

►I firmly believe that trusting collaboration is crucial to reducing anxiety in accounting or business and creating a productive learning atmosphere.

►I offer intensive exam preparation in bookkeeping, accounting, finance and economics, develop strategies to combat exam anxiety with my students and practice the material under realistic conditions.

►As an experienced online tutor for accounting, finance, and economics, I use modern tools such as whiteboards and document sharing to make my lessons as efficient as possible.

►Locations: I teach accounting, finance, and economics at your home, online, or by appointment – flexible, professional, and tailored to your exact needs.

Milena

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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.

Alishaan

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Unlock the power of accounting with practical, easy to grasp lessons that turn numbers into clear insights. Learn how to record, analyze, and interpret financial data to make smarter business decisions and build a solid foundation for success.

Lorenzo

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(2)

Tailored classes for school work or to deepen ones knowledge in the the broader real of Finance, Economics and Taxation.
I can adjust to High school, University or professional types of topics and difficult.
Happy to discuss first to design at best the class based on the neeeds

Philippe

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(2)

From corporate finance to market finance. Learn the links between these markets, optimize cash flow, use derivatives, P&L, balance sheets, etc.
Understanding the mathematical concepts of finance, the construction of markets, options, and futures contracts

Juan

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The goal of this course is for you to acquire basic knowledge about how markets work and how you can benefit from it.
In addition, we will analyze different examples of investments for different objectives and contexts, adapted to the student's interest.

Sergio

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Private lessons in accounting, finance and business management, with a practical and applicable approach from day one.
For levels from high school and secondary school to postgraduate and Master's degrees, or professionals who want to complement or update their knowledge on these subjects.

Youssef

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This Forex Trading course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the foreign exchange market and to develop a rigorous analytical methodology based on technical and fundamental principles.

The program covers:

• Introduction to the Forex market (structure, operation, participants)
• Reading and interpreting graphs (market structure, trends, accumulation/distribution phases)
• Advanced technical analysis (support and resistance levels, chart patterns, breakouts, retracements, technical indicators)
• Fundamental analysis (macroeconomic data, monetary policies, impact of central banks)
• Professional Risk Management and Money Management
• Development of a structured trading plan
• Practical case studies in real markets

Training aims :

✔ Master the basics and mechanisms of the Forex market
✔ Develop an independent technical and fundamental analysis capacity
✔ Apply disciplined and optimized capital management
✔ Build a consistent and measurable trading strategy

The training is aimed at beginners wishing to acquire a solid foundation as well as intermediate traders wishing to structure their approach professionally.

Nathalie

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