Top Traders Unplugged
91 Keeping it Simple in Trend Following with Andreas Clenow of ACIES Asset Management
“The simpler systems are usually the better ones.” – Andreas Clenow (Tweet) Our guest today is a successful trader, businessman, and author. He is known for his books Following The Trend and Stocks on the Move, and after an impressive career at Reuters finance he moved on to ACIES Asset Management in Switzerland. In our…
90 Why Diversification is Key with Robert Carver, Author & Trader – 2of2
“Diversification is the only free lunch in finance.” – Robert Carver (Tweet) In the second part of our conversation with Robert Carver, we dive into the specifics of his trading strategy, why he doesn’t trade full time, and what he thinks about the trend-following space in general. You’ll hear his thoughts on drawdowns, research teams,…
89 Making a Simple System and Sticking To It with Robert Carver, Author & Trader – 1of2
88 The Importance of Explaining Why with Andrew Baxter of Cambridge Capital Management – 2of2
“I believe track record is a very blunt instrument.” – Andrew Baxter (Tweet) In this episode, we dive into the models and processes that Cambridge Capital and Andrew Baxter use to manage risk, research new ideas, and grow their business. We also talk about the importance for managers to explain why they do what they do,…
87 An Engineer Uses Machine Learning in Investment Management with Andrew Baxter of Cambridge Capital Managment – 1of2
“I’m an engineer. I always have been.” – Andrew Baxter (Tweet) Andrew Baxter worked at British Aerospace as an engineer before joining the investment management world. He still considers himself an engineer. Listen in to learn how he uses machine learning, why he keeps innovating, and how he started his own firm. Thanks for listening…
86 Predictions on Crude Oil, Copper, War, Plus More on Cycles with David Gurwitz of Charles Nenner Research Center – 2of2
“We don’t tell our clients what to put on, we just tell them the information and then they decide how to do it.” – David Gurwitz (Tweet) In this second part of our conversation, we dive into the specifics of how Charles Nenner and his team make their predictions, and what they predict in certain markets…
85 The Cycles of Financial Markets with David Gurwitz of Charles Nenner Research Center – 1of2
“It’s a mindset that he has about protecting the downside. That’s the main thing to the system.” – David Gurwitz (Tweet) This episode has a unique and interesting guest, the kind we rarely have on this show. David Gurwitz does not trade in the financial markets, but provides predictions and research to many firms, including…
84 Being Authentic and Transparent with Your Investors with Natasha Reeve-Gray of Altis Partners – 2of2
“You don’t really know your investor and they don’t know you until you go through your first drawdown together.” – Natasha Reeve-Gray (Tweet) In this second part of our conversation, Natasha dives into the details of the trading model and portfolio of Altis Partners, her firm. We discuss how they approach risk management, and how…
83 Starting a Quant Firm from Scratch with Natasha Reeve-Gray of Altis Partners – 1of2
“You’re talking to probably the least likely person to have gone into this business.” – Natasha Reeve-Gray (Tweet) Our next guest left a well known trading firm in London to start a quantitative trading firm with 3 other partners. There’s a lot to be learned from her insights on starting a business, building a culture,…
82 Simplicity vs. Complexity in Trading Models with Oliver Steinki of Evolutiqz – 2of2
“We do something that is very complex.” – Oliver Steinki (Tweet) In the second part of our conversation with the cofounder of Evolutiq, we dive into the firm’s trading strategy, how they manage risk, and what kinds of investors they seek. He also discusses tips for budding entrepreneurs and firm managers, and how he deals…