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Look-ahead bias is the phenomenon that unconsciously uses unavailable or unrevealed data in analyzing or simulating historical events. It exists in the processes of making decisions or evaluations which use information or data that was unknown at that time.  Look-ahead bias may cause distortion and misleadingness of the result because it violates the principle of using only information available during analysis. It could emerge in any field, such as finance, economy, and data analysis, and influence investment strategy, backtesting of the trading system, and performance grading.

Once a dominant player in the global PCMCIA market, AboCom lost its core competitiveness due to a market misjudgment. Furthermore, it recently involved in an unconventional transaction…

Highlight Preface Monte Carlo simulation has been widely adopted in the field of financial research. In 【Quant(19)】Prediction of Portfolio Performance, we have introduced how to use Monte Carlo simulation for stock price prediction. In today`s article, we will extend the application to more complex options pricing. In 【Quant】CRR Model and 【Quant】Black Scholes model and Greeks, […]

Behind Taiwan’s Networking Communication industry's flourishing development, what fuels this growth, and what is industry ecosystem like?

Highlights Preface Survivorship bias refers to a type of error in research or observation where only the successful or surviving entities or events are considered, while the failures or disappearances are ignored or excluded. This bias can lead to a misunderstanding of the overall situation because observing only the successful or surviving entities may not […]

The ongoing battle for control in Taiwanese companies has been escalating. Let's take a look at the two renowned cases!

How does an inverted yield curve cause a rise in bond ETFs? Do you know how Bond ETFs works before you put your money in?

Using PE ratio to assess current stock price Keywords: PE ratio, EPS, visualization Highlights: Preface: The PE ratio is a typical indicator that evaluates the reasonability of the stock’s price. The formula is PE ratio = (Price Per Share) / (Earning Per Share). The higher PE ratio indicates the overestimated price of the stock, which […]

Employee turnover rate refers to the fluctuation in human resources within a company during a specific period due to employee departures and new hires. This metric is a crucial concept for assessing the stability of both the organizational structure and the workforce within a company. A lower turnover rate indicates that there are relatively fewer personnel changes, reflecting stability and continuity within the organization. Conversely, a higher turnover rate may imply organizational issues, job dissatisfaction, or other factors that can have a negative impact on company operations and the work environment. Monitoring employee turnover rates helps companies understand and evaluate the effectiveness of their human resource management strategies. It enables them to take appropriate measures to improve employee retention and satisfaction, ensuring long-term stability and growth for the organization. Predicting turnover rates allows companies to better plan and manage their human resources, reduce costs, increase talent retention, and enhance organizational effectiveness.