Learning paths
Public paths turn scattered references into stable, checkable sequences for research methods, backtest evaluation, risk review, and portfolio discipline.
Paths
3
Checkable steps
12
Estimated time
4 hr 10 min
Each path, module, and step has a stable ID for future progress tracking. The checkboxes below are intentionally browser-only and are not saved to an account or database.
Turn an idea into a testable research question with documented assumptions, metrics, and limitations.
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Review historical simulations with bias checks, benchmark comparisons, and cost sensitivity.
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Connect single-idea analysis to drawdown, concentration, allocation, and review cadence.
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Path 1
Turn an idea into a testable research question with documented assumptions, metrics, and limitations.
A one-page research brief with a falsifiable hypothesis, metric, sample boundary, and rejection condition.
Readers who want a disciplined starting process before interpreting quantitative results.
Convert a broad idea into a measurable claim.
Done when: The claim names the behavior being tested and the expected direction.
Done when: A result threshold and rejection condition are written before analysis begins.
Make boundaries explicit so results can be reviewed later.
Done when: The sample period, excluded data, and primary metric are documented.
Done when: Known weaknesses are recorded next to the hypothesis, not after publication.
Capstone
Create a one-page brief with hypothesis, sample, metric, expected failure modes, and the next decision.
Path 2
Review historical simulations with bias checks, benchmark comparisons, and cost sensitivity.
A backtest review card that separates evidence, assumptions, and unresolved risks.
Readers who need to evaluate research results without overstating historical evidence.
Check the most common ways historical analysis can overstate confidence.
Done when: The review notes how unavailable future information and missing failed assets were handled.
Done when: The result is compared under base, conservative, and severe friction assumptions.
Summarize the result in language that does not overclaim.
Done when: Performance is compared to a relevant baseline and not presented in isolation.
Done when: The result is labeled continue, revise, reject, or monitor with a reason.
Capstone
Produce a concise card with headline result, benchmark, bias checks, cost sensitivity, and decision label.
Path 3
Connect single-idea analysis to drawdown, concentration, allocation, and review cadence.
A portfolio review note with exposure limits, drawdown thresholds, and allocation rationale.
Readers moving from isolated research notes toward portfolio-level decision quality.
Review whether the worst paths are survivable and acceptable.
Done when: Maximum tolerated drawdown and action triggers are documented.
Done when: The note includes at least three adverse scenarios and expected responses.
Document how the idea interacts with the broader portfolio.
Done when: The idea's major exposures and overlap with existing holdings are listed.
Done when: Allocation changes have a cadence, tolerance band, and exception policy.
Capstone
Write a review note covering drawdown triggers, stress scenarios, exposure overlap, and allocation rule.
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