Intro to Quant Trading | Course Introduction

In this opening video, our course instructor Andrew Morrison, sets the foundation for quantitative trading. You’ll learn what quant trading is, why it matters in modern financial markets, and how data-driven strategies differ from discretionary trading. We also introduce the tools, datasets, and mindset you’ll use throughout the course. 👉 This video is part of the KX Academy – Intro to Quant Trading course. Access the full course at academy.kx.com.