FTA Research
Where student research in finance and economics gets held to a real editorial standard.
Built like a real journal.
Every submission is reviewed by subject-matter experts. We publish work that contributes something new, not participation certificates.
All published work is written by high school and college students. Our editorial board includes both student researchers and faculty advisors.
Top submissions are eligible for referral to Scopus Q1/Q2 indexed journals through our partnership with the National Student Research Institute.
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Evaluating the Predictive Validity of ICT's Accumulation-Manipulation-Distribution (AMD) Model on CME E-Mini NASDAQ-100 Futures
Veer Taylor, Quincy College
An empirical examination of Accumulation-Manipulation-Distribution cycles in NQ futures markets using Monte Carlo simulation, Sharpe ratio analysis, and multi-regime backtesting.
Read the Paper →The Effects of Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) on Reading Efficiency and Focus Among Secondary School Students
Rudraksh Ghosh, Dubai Scholars Private School
A controlled study examining whether RSVP-based digital reading improves reading speed and focus compared to traditional self-paced reading, and whether that speed comes at the cost of comprehension, tested across 45 secondary school students.
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