Building a Nest Egg with Automation
Tony runs Exploring Finance, a platform dedicated to DIY finance. He writes about the power of compound interest and target asset allocation, two foundational principles for long-term investing success.
Beyond index investing, Tony leverages his technical and financial modeling expertise to:
Tony partnered with two former colleagues to enhance the index fund landscape, hypothesizing that volatility indicators could guide optimal market exposure.
He built dashboards and models to facilitate product development discussions, live-traded strategies to validate backtested results, and developed precision trading programs. These efforts led to a partnership with Westwood Group and the launch of WEBs Investments.
Tony’s trading programs delivered live results within 3 basis points of backtested models, proving their reliability. The strategies transitioned into live ETFs, making them accessible to investors worldwide.
Traditionally, turning an investment idea into a fund requires significant time and capital. Tony identified a novel investing strategy resembling a storm detection system, showing exceptional promise during backtesting.
In January 2023, Tony began live trading to validate the backtest. After confirming consistent performance, he launched ALT Analytics Investments, a hedge-fund-like platform for retail investors. Unlike traditional hedge funds with $1M+ minimum investments, Tony’s platform leveraged Fintech tools and modern cloud solutions to allow investments as low as $100.
From January 2023 to December 2024, Tony’s flagship strategy achieved over 300% total return, showcasing the potential for alternative strategies to become accessible to retail clients through automation and innovation.