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Market Regime Detection for Equity Forecasting
Financial markets rarely behave in a stable or predictable way, and this instability makes short‑term forecasting extremely difficult. In my newest published research, Market Regime Detection for Equity Forecasting, I explored whether identifying latent market regimes—such as low‑volatility bull markets or high‑volatility downturns—can help models adapt to changing macroeconomic environments.

Derin Goktepe
Sep 23 min read


The Ethics of Personalized Pricing: Its Costs, Benefits, and Future
Personalized pricing is becoming increasingly feasible as AI systems learn from subtle patterns in consumer behavior. This essay examines how individualized price‑setting reshapes privacy, market efficiency, and fairness, arguing that its economic benefits can outweigh its social costs when transparency and regulation are in place.

Derin Goktepe
Jul 88 min read


Economics and Finance Competitions for High School Students (2026 Guide)
A concise overview of the most respected economics and finance competitions for high school students, with guidance on what each competition measures and how to choose the right fit. This post helps students understand the landscape and plan a strategy that aligns with their academic interests.

Derin Goktepe
May 1712 min read


AI Disruption: How Markets Are Reacting to Rapid Technological Change
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping market expectations and sector performance. This post examines how investors interpret technological disruption and why different industries respond at different speeds.

Derin Goktepe
Mar 23 min read


UBI: More than Meets the Eye
A data‑driven look at how Universal Basic Income could support workers, innovation, and social stability as AI accelerates automation and reshapes the modern economy.

Derin Goktepe
Jan 86 min read


How Large‑Scale Human Behavior Shapes Stock Market Reactions to Earnings Reports
Earnings announcements often trigger market reactions that go beyond fundamentals. This analysis explores how large‑scale human behavior and cognitive biases shape stock price movements across major sectors.

Derin Goktepe
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Careers in Finance: An Overview of Pathways and Roles
Finance includes a range of career paths, from raising capital to investing and long‑term advisory work. This post explains the differences between investment banking, buy‑side investing, and financial advisory, and how each role approaches financial decision‑making.

Derin Goktepe
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Other Types of Securities: ETFs, Bonds, and Derivatives
Beyond individual stocks, investors use ETFs, bonds, and derivatives to build more balanced portfolios. This overview explains how these securities work, why they serve different purposes, and how they fit into modern investing.

Derin Goktepe
Jul 28, 20253 min read


How to Build a Strong Investment Portfolio
A portfolio is the collection of assets you own, and the way you structure it shapes both risk and long‑term returns. This post explains what a portfolio is, why diversification matters, and how different asset mixes support different investment goals.

Derin Goktepe
May 26, 20252 min read


What Is Investing?
Investing means owning tiny pieces of a company, but the strategies people use can vary widely. This overview introduces fundamental and technical analysis, different trading timeframes, and the broader range of assets beyond stocks.

Derin Goktepe
Mar 23, 20253 min read
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