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Thought leadership on data infrastructure, quantitative risk management, and options theory.

Quant Macro Study
August 31, 2026 • DataSente Quant Research

The 4-Year Presidential Election Cycle & OpEx Seasonality

An empirical study on 33 years of S&P 500 data (SPY 1993–2026). Discover why measuring performance from Options Expiration to Options Expiration (OpEx) systematically outperforms traditional calendar months in 3 of 4 cycle years.

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System Manual
August 17, 2026 • DataSente Quant Research

ES Short Put System — Full Manual (30 DTE / RSI > 50)

Official system manual for the mechanical ES / SPX short put strategy. Includes 493 trading days of backtest results, mathematical parameter justification, stop-loss sweep, and daily workflow.

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Data Engineering
July 8, 2026 • By DataSente Core Team

Data Engineering for Family Offices: The dangers of manual reconciliation

Many family offices rely on manual spreadsheet consolidation to map their total exposure. We analyze the hidden operational risks and show the benefits of automated bank and custody integrations.

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Quantitative Trading
June 28, 2026 • By Quant Researcher

Spreading in Time: How MEIC tranches tame Gamma risk

Instead of setting up one large delta-neutral order, the Multiple Entry Iron Condor (MEIC) strategy distributes entries over multiple days. We demonstrate using statistical models how this drastically reduces Gamma risk.

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Quantitative Trading
June 15, 2026 • By Trade Analyst

Systematic Options under the Microscope: Why the 21 DTE rule is worth gold

An in-depth analysis of historical mathematical studies over the past 15 years. We discuss why taking profits at 50% and strictly closing at 21 days before expiration yields the ideal profit curve.

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Market Volatility
June 5, 2026 • By Risk Manager

Implied Volatility and IV Rank as a Compass for Options

How implied volatility (IV) and the VIX index are the ideal indicators for the entry of premium sellers. We discuss the statistical phenomenon of 'mean reversion' and how to calculate IV Rank.

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