$Nerds on Wall Street : math, machines, and wired markets /$

Nerds on Wall Street : math, machines, and wired markets /

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Author / Creator:	Leinweber, David, 1952-
Imprint:	Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2009.
Description:	1 online resource (xlvi, 353 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Investments -- Computer network resources. Investments -- Computer network resources Wall Street (New York -- N.Y.) Wall Street (New York, N.Y.) New York (State) -- New York -- Wall Street
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13595252

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ISBN:	9780470500538 0470500530 9780470500552 0470500557 9781119201113 111920111X 0470500565 9780470500569 9786612122033 661212203X 9780471369462 0471369462 1282122037 9781282122031
Notes:	Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references and index. English.
Summary:	An intriguing look at how technology is changing financial markets, from an innovator on the frontlines of this revolution. Nerds on Wall Street tells the tale of the ongoing technological transformation of the world's financial markets. The impact of technology on investing is profound, and author David Leinweber provides readers with an overview of where we were just a few short years ago, and where we are going. Being a successful investor today and tomorrow--individual or institutional--involves more than stock picking, asset allocation, or market timing: it involves technology. And Leinwe.
Other form:	Print version: Leinweber, David, 1952- Nerds on Wall Street. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2009 0471369462
Standard no.:	2826643

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Summary:	An intriguing look at how technology is changing financial markets, from an innovator on the frontlines of this revolution <br> <br> Nerds on Wall Street tells the tale of the ongoing technological transformation of the world's financial markets. The impact of technology on investing is profound, and author David Leinweber provides readers with an overview of where we were just a few short years ago, and where we are going. Being a successful investor today and tomorrow--individual or institutional--involves more than stock picking, asset allocation, or market timing: it involves technology. And Leinweber helps readers go beyond the numbers to see exactly how this technology has become more responsible for managing modern markets. In essence, the financial game has changed and will continue to change due entirely to technology. The new "players," human or otherwise, offer investors opportunities and dangers. With this intriguing and entertaining book, Leinweber shows where technology on Wall Street has been, what it has meant, and how it will impact the markets of tomorrow.
Item Description:	Title from title screen.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xlvi, 353 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780470500538 0470500530 9780470500552 0470500557 9781119201113 111920111X 0470500565 9780470500569 9786612122033 661212203X 9780471369462 0471369462 1282122037 9781282122031