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Using genetic algorithms to find technical trading rules

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  • Karjalainen, Risto

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  • Allen, Franklin & Karjalainen, Risto, 1999. "Using genetic algorithms to find technical trading rules," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 51(2), pages 245-271, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:51:y:1999:i:2:p:245-271
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