103: Dave Bergstrom – Escaping Randomness, and Turning to Data for an Edge

This podcast episode delves into the critical aspects of programming and data-driven trading, highlighting how Dave transformed his trading approach through skillful data mining, realistic expectation setting, and application of his three laws of trading. He underscores the necessity of programming in trading as a pivotal tool for analysis, finding market edges while avoiding pitfalls like overfitting. Additionally, Dave provides insights into high-frequency trading, addressing misconceptions and sharing his vision for the future, while also introducing Build Alpha, a software solution aimed at empowering traders to effectively develop and test their strategies.