Rob Hanna is well-regarded in the financial community for his analytical approach to the stock market, investment strategies, and personal finance. He has been particularly noted for his expertise in quantitative analysis, where he uses statistical and computational methods to identify trading opportunities based on historical data. Rob’s work involves examining market trends, volatility patterns, and other financial indicators to make informed trading and investment decisions.
His reputation has been built upon his ability to merge detailed historical market analysis with contemporary market conditions, offering insights that are both informed by past outcomes and relevant to current market participants. Rob began trading in the late 90s. In 2001 he formed a private investment partnership that he ran through 2019. In 2019 he decided to shut that down and join Capital Advisors 360. Since 2020 he has served as an investment advisor with Capital Advisors 360 and trades many of the models he developed over the years for himself and his clients.
Rob began sharing his research and ideas publicly in 2003. In 2008 Rob established Quantifiable Edges. Through his writings, particularly in the Quantifiable Edges subscriber letters and online courses, he has shared his extensive research, contributing valuable perspectives on market behavior, trading strategies, and risk management.
The Quantifiable Edges subscriber letters, which compile over 16 years of financial research and insights, reflect Hanna’s commitment to empirical analysis and his belief in the importance of historical context when making investment decisions. The research at Quantifiable Edges is a testament to his approach, combining rigorous analysis with practical strategies for traders and investors alike.
In addition to being interviewed in numerous trading magazines and podcasts over the years, Rob has spoken at major conferences for the Market Technicians Association, the American Association of Professional Technical Analysts, and National Association of Active Investment Managers among others. Rob’s advice is often sought after by both individual and institutional investors for its clarity, depth, and the quantifiable edge it provides in navigating the complexities of the financial markets.
Show Notes
- Rob shares his background, including internships in New York, work in financial software sales, and his transition to full-time trading in the early 2000s.
- Rob explains his creation of a hedge fund structure for friends and family investors in 2001, highlighting his approach to active trading within the fund.
- He elaborates on his trading style, emphasizing a focus on shorter-term trades with a few months’ duration and his preference for active management rather than long-term holds.
- Rob’s transition to founding Quantifiable Edges in 2008 and the motivation behind sharing his trading ideas and research
- Compilation and publication of Rob’s book, “The Quantifiable Edges Guide to Fed Days,” in 2010
- Rob’s commitment to publishing the Quantifiable Edges newsletter daily for over 16 years, with a brief discussion on maintaining consistency
- The technical and quantitative approach to trading adopted by Rob and its role in managing psychological aspects of trading, particularly regarding winner’s anxiety and decision-making
- Rob’s use of quantitative analysis to determine trading edges and manage positions effectively
- The importance of understanding the mathematical basis behind trading decisions for maintaining sanity and confidence in the trading process
- Rob explains his preference for swing trading over day trading due to its flexibility and reduced screen time.
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