THeXTDesK — Bob Pardo

Bob Pardo began his career publishing Advanced Chartist (1985) and Advanced Trader (1986), establishing early leadership in algorithmic trading technology. His 1991 book Design, Testing and Optimization of Trading Systems became essential reading for systematic traders worldwide.

In 2008, Bob was recognized as Futures Trader of the Year for the XT99 Diversified strategy. He has since advised top-tier institutions including Goldman Sachs and Daiwa Securities, delivering institutional-grade risk-adjusted returns.