Code Willing was thrilled to offer the CWIQ Suite platform to facilitate Schonfeld’s highly anticipated second annual Early Engagement Summit this April. Using the Code Willing universal security ID “CWIQ Code“, the team were able to provide multiple data sources from institutional-grade data providers allowing the participants to easily integrate multiple samples of data to build models, features and eventual alpha. Throughout the two-day event, CWIQ Data Store, CWIQ Bench, CWIQ File System, and CWIQ Route streamlined the management of cloud compute resources ensuring a remarkable peak of 117 instances were seamlessly available and leveraged on-demand throughout the competition.
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The Summit commenced with a warm welcome reception followed by an insightful panel discussion featuring Schonfeld’s industry experts, providing invaluable guidance to the aspiring traders. There were 30 PhD candidates selected for the event, representing over 20 prestigious institutions nationwide. These bright minds formed 6 competitive teams, each tasked with crafting money-making trading models/strategies to potentially secure opportunities with a renowned global hedge fund.
A standout feature of this Datathon was the utilization of real-world data generously provided by ExtractAlpha, FactSet, RedGraphs, and Visible Alpha. Empowering participants with access to authentic trading data alongside cutting-edge financial technology platforms elevated their learning experience, enabling them to apply their expertise in a realistic research and trading environment.
Congratulations to Team CWIQ File System for winning the Datathon with their outstanding trading strategy!
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