Table of contents : Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Algorithmic Trading 1.1 Definition of Algorithmic Trading 1.2 Key Benefits of Algorithmic Trading 1.3 Fundamentals of Algorithm Design 1.4 Regulatory and Ethical Considerations Chapter 2: Understanding Financial Markets 2.1 Market Structure and Microstructure 2.2 Asset Classes and Instruments 2.3 Fundamental and Technical Analysis 2.4 Trading Economics Chapter 3: Python for Finance 3.1 Basics of Python Programming 3.2 Data Handling and Manipulation 3.3 API Integration for Market Data 3.4 Performance and Scalability Chapter 4: Quantitative Analysis and Modeling 4.1 Statistical Foundations 4.2 Portfolio Theory 4.3 Value at Risk (VaR) 4.4 Algorithm Evaluation Metrics Epilogue