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Dec 10 2024 500 ep. 61 mins 41
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Niels Kaastrup-Larsen | Trend Following Expert | 10-Year+ Podcast with 10M+ Downloads | Talks about Alternative Investments, Hedge Funds, Global Macro, Geo-Politics, Commodities, Quant Investing, Crypto, and Volatility. Join the conversation!

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GM76: Are We Being Deceived by Economic Data? ft. Paul Donovan

Dec 10 2024 64 mins  
Alan Dunne welcomes Paul Donovan, Chief Economist of UBS Global Wealth Management, to this episode for a thought-provoking discussion on the global economic outlook. Together, they explore the structural challenges facing Europe and whether the current wave of pessimism is overstated. Paul highlights how data mismeasurement contributes to the gap between perception and reality whil

SI325: Why Adaptive Strategies Matter Now More Than Ever ft. Graham Robertson

Dec 06 2024 62 mins  
Today, together with Graham Robertson of MAN AHL, we delve into the intriguing dynamics of trend following and its relationship with current market conditions, particularly influenced by central bank actions. We examine how trend followers have navigated recent volatility and the challenges posed by fluctuating interest rate expectations. We highlight the significance of understand

IL33: The Soul of Wealth: Behavioral Secrets to a Purposeful Life ft. Daniel Crosby

Dec 03 2024 55 mins  
Our guest on this episode is Dr. Daniel Crosby, New York Times bestselling author and Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions. Daniel joins us to discuss his new book - The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning. We discuss simple actions everyone can take to apply the lessons of behavioral finance to their own investing - actions that have a shockingly lar

SI324: Embracing Uncertainty using Adaptive Models ft. Richard Brennan

Nov 30 2024 69 mins  
Today, we dive deep into the complex dynamics of global markets and the often overlooked risks that can accumulate during periods of apparent stability. Together with Richard Brennan, we discuss the rising concerns over declining fertility rates worldwide, highlighting how economic pressures, environmental challenges, and cultural shifts contribute to this seismic change. We draw p

GM75: Macro Mastery: The HedgeEye Approach ft. Keith McCullough

Nov 26 2024 62 mins  
Keith McCullough, Founder and CEO of Hedgeye Risk Management, joins Alan Dunne in this episode for an in-depth look into Keith’s distinctive approach to global macro analysis and tactical trading. The conversation explores Keith’s background as a hedge fund manager and his views on how markets have evolved, especially in relation to option flows. Keith breaks down his four-quad

SI323: From Politics to Profits: How Regime Changes Affect Your Portfolio ft. Cem Karsan

Nov 22 2024 73 mins  
Together with Cem Karsan we disect the current investment landscape, with a particular emphasis on the volatility and dispersion of market correlations as we approach the end of the year. We discuss how a compression of volatility at the index level can lead to increased idiosyncratic risk for individual stocks, creating opportunities for savvy investors. We explore the implication

OI11: Avoiding the Herd: A Different Path to Alpha ft. Jerome Callut

Nov 19 2024 57 mins  
In today’s episode Moritz Seibert is joined by Jerome Callut, one of the founders of DCM Systematic, a quantitative hedge fund based in Geneva, Switzerland. DCM Systematic aims to produce returns that are uncorrelated to trend following CTAs by pursuing a different path to alpha. In fact, the team around Jerome is very much focused on avoiding getting into trend following trades.

SI322: Market Narratives and the Unpredictable Alpha ft. Mark Rzepczynski

Nov 16 2024 67 mins  
In this episode, Mark Rzepczynski joins Alan Dunne to explore narratives, rationality, and behavioral uncertainty, particularly in the context of trend following. They discuss recent market trends in the wake of the election, with a focus on bond market movements. Mark shares insights on the current stage of the risk cycle and whether we’re witnessing an excessive buildup of leve

IL32: Unpacking Inflation: What History Teaches Us About Today's Economy ft. Carola Binder

Nov 11 2024 54 mins  
Today we share an engaging discussion with Carola Binder, who explores the intricate relationship between inflation and democracy in the United States. Binder argues that inflation has been a crucial part of economic debate since the nation’s founding, intertwined with the political landscape and the fate of democracy itself. She highlights the significant divergence in inflation

SI321: Post Election - Why Trends Matter More Than Ever ft. Alan Dunne

Nov 08 2024 62 mins  
Together with Alan Dunne, we delve into the shifting landscape of systematic investing, highlighting the growing use of quant based strategies as well as AI and machine learning in portfolio management. The discussion also emphasizes the significant impact of concentration within the S&P 500, with Goldman Sachs now predicting that this could lead to lower returns for traditional eq