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Research, analysis, and market commentary from the Applied Alpha Research team.
Investing
From Backtest to Reality: Turning Signals Into Returns
Backtests are where most investment strategies look their best. You get clean curves, strong Sharpe ratios, and what looks like consistent outperformance. It’s easy to feel like you’ve found something...
Jonathan Farrell
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Jul 8, 2026
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Investing
Use Any Account — Even Your 401(k)
One of the most common questions we hear is: "Can I use Applied Alpha Research with my existing accounts?" The short ans...
John B
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Jun 1, 2026
Investing
Psychology
Why Drawdown Matters: The Psychological and Financial Edge of Discipline
In the world of investing, everyone loves to talk about "alpha", the excess return above a benchmark like the S&P 50...
Jonathan Farrell
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May 6, 2026
Investing
Psychology
The Hidden Risk: Not Following Your System
Successful trading isn’t just about having a good strategy—it’s about having the discipline to actually follow it. Most...
John B
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May 1, 2026
