Alpha Machines : Gaurav Garg : 9798223371052 : 19 Aug 2023 : The world of finance has been transformed by the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Advanced algorithms are now routinely applied across the industry for everything from high frequency trading to credit risk modeling. Yet despite its widespread impact, AI trading remains an often misunderstood field full of misconceptions. This book aims to serve as an accessible introduction and guide to the real-world practices, opportunities, and challenges associated with applying artificial intelligence to financial markets. Across different chapters, we explore major applications of AI in algorithmic trading, common technologies and techniques, practical implementation considerations, and case studies of successes and failures. Key topics covered include data analysis, feature engineering, major machine learning models, neural networks and deep learning, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, por