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Quant Radio: Arbitrage Opportunities in the Canadian Bond Markets

Jan 28, 2025
08:52

In this episode, we uncover a fascinating inefficiency in the Canadian bond market—a quirk in how interest is calculated using "day count conventions." Dive into the mechanics of how Canada’s unique approach creates potential arbitrage opportunities, why they exist in such an established market, and the challenges of exploiting them. From real-world testing with Canadian government bonds to the deeper lessons about understanding market nuances, this episode is packed with insights for finance enthusiasts and curious minds alike. What hidden patterns could you uncover in your own world? Find the full research paper here: ⁠https://community.quantopian.com/c/community-forums/canada-eh-the-curious-case-of-arbitrage-opportunities-in-the-canadian-bond-markets⁠ For more quant-focused content, join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.quantopian.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. There, you can explore a wealth of resources, connect with fellow quants, engage in insightful discussions, and enhance your skills through our extensive range of online courses. Quant Radio is an AI-generated podcast, intended to help people develop their knowledge and skills in Quant finance. This podcast is not intended to provide investment advice.

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