How I Taught a Machine to Trade Stocks (and What It Taught Me)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:04:01 +0000

When I started teaching a machine to trade stocks, I didn’t realize I was beginning one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life. What started as a technical project soon became a lesson about learning, discipline, and the power of data. Machines don’t feel emotions like excitement or fear — but they can show us how emotions affect our decisions. This is the story of how I taught a machine to trade stocks and what it taught me in return.