Financial Analysis - Build a ChatGPT Pairs Trading Bot

Financial Analysis - Build a ChatGPT Pairs Trading Bot

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

3 weeks at 2 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

3 weeks at 2 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals and applications of pairs trading using ChatGPT.
Master the process of refining trading signals and statistical calculations for better accuracy.
Learn to evaluate pairs trading performance using key metrics like risk-adjusted returns.
Gain hands-on experience in using ChatGPT to improve, extend, and optimize your trading strategy.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Updated in May 2025.

This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will learn how to effectively use ChatGPT in financial analysis, specifically focusing on pairs trading. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to automate parts of your trading strategy, test its effectiveness, and make corrections using the power of AI. The course begins by introducing you to pairs trading, an essential concept in finance. You'll gain an intuitive understanding of its foundations, such as the underlying rationale, advantages, and how to begin implementing it. As you proceed, you will learn how to craft the right prompts to use ChatGPT for pairs trading and test the strategy using historical data. You’ll also dive into more technical aspects of pairs trading, including correcting trading signals, Z-score computations, and return calculations. This knowledge will empower you to optimize strategy performance, address issues like spread discrepancies, and handle errors in real-time. The course also covers advanced topics like benchmarking against buy-and-hold strategies and implementing long-only positions. This course is ideal for individuals with a basic understanding of trading and financial analysis who want to use ChatGPT to enhance their trading strategies. It’s suitable for anyone looking to improve their quantitative finance skills and gain practical experience in AI-assisted financial decision-making.

In this module, we will introduce the course objectives, outline the scope of the project you will be working on, and provide an overview of the tools and resources you will need to succeed.

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3 videos

In this module, we will explore key strategies for succeeding in this course and guide you on where to find the code needed for your project. These foundational steps will ensure you are well-prepared for the journey ahead.

What's included

2 videos1 plugin

In this module, we will delve into pairs trading, beginning with understanding its core principles and intuition. You will learn how to leverage ChatGPT for developing and refining trading strategies, correct various aspects of these strategies, and measure their performance. Additionally, we'll explore advanced topics such as log returns, long-only strategies, and iterative improvements using feedback and suggestions.

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22 videos1 assignment1 plugin

22 videosTotal 192 minutes

Pairs Trading Intuition6 minutesPreview module
The Initial Prompt25 minutes
Correcting the Trading Signal7 minutes
Correcting the Z-Score Computation10 minutes
Correcting the Return Computation5 minutes
Correcting How We Measure Strategy Performance6 minutes
Returns, Log Returns, Cumulative Returns18 minutes
More about Log Returns (Optional)6 minutes
Strategy Performance Computation (Optional)13 minutes
Asking ChatGPT for Pairs13 minutes
Testing the Strategy5 minutes
Benchmark Against Buy-and-Hold5 minutes
Fixing the Spread4 minutes
Extending the Position5 minutes
Extending the Position (Code)2 minutes
Asking ChatGPT to Fix an Error6 minutes
More Pairs5 minutes
Long-Only Strategy4 minutes
Long-Only Strategy (Code)5 minutes
Return Computation Revisited and Other Extensions (Optional)27 minutes
Return Computation Revisited (Code)1 minute
Suggestion Box3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Pairs Trading with ChatGPT - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Debugging Pairs Trading Algorithms15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on validating the robustness of our trading strategies. You'll conduct a mean reversion test to verify the foundational assumptions and a pairs trading test to ensure the practical reliability of the strategies developed in the previous sections.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will conclude the course by summarizing the key lessons and insights you have gained. Additionally, we will reflect on how ChatGPT has contributed to personalizing your learning journey, enhancing your understanding and application of pairs trading strategies.

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2 videos3 assignments1 plugin

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