Former Wall Street Quantitative Analyst and Active Trader with 12 years of experience in derivatives, technical analysis, and equity valuation. She specializes in volatility strategies, options trading, and fundamental stock analysis.
Elena Vance brings a rigorous, data-driven perspective to active trading and stock valuation, drawing from her background as a quantitative analyst for a major hedge fund. She holds a Master’s in Financial Engineering and focuses on the mathematics of the markets, teaching readers how to utilize tools like the PEG ratio, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models, and VIX indicators. Elena’s content is tailored for intermediate to advanced traders who want to move beyond gambling and understand the mechanics of price discovery and risk management. She excels at explaining complex concepts like protective puts, margin limits, and market timing with clarity and precision, aiming to professionalize the approach of retail traders.