Publisher's Synopsis
Reactive Publishing
What if alpha isn't found in charts or code, but in how people think?
In Strategic Alpha, bestselling author of Game Theory & Behavioral Finance, Hayden Van Der Post returns with a groundbreaking sequel that redefines how traders, quants, and market thinkers build edge in an era of automation and noise.
Blending advanced game theory, cutting-edge neuroeconomics, and real-time behavioral analysis, this book equips you with the strategic arsenal to outthink, outposition, and outlast in today's hyper-fragmented financial landscape.
Inside you'll learn how to:
Exploit second-order thinking and recursive belief systems in markets
Build predictive models using multi-agent simulations and behavioral feedback loops
Apply neurochemical insights (dopamine, cortisol, reward anticipation) to calibrate your trading instincts
Detect and leverage manipulative patterns like spoofing, narrative traps, and reflexive sentiment cycles
Engineer real-time strategic dominance using a hybrid of psychology, structure, and game dynamics
Whether you're managing a portfolio, coding algorithms, or trading discretionary systems, this book gives you a battle-tested blueprint for generating alpha when others are reacting.
For readers of:
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
The Misbehavior of Markets by Benoit Mandelbrot
Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb
Adaptive Markets by Andrew Lo
