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033 - Rob Carver - The Comprehensive Guide to a Diversified Futures Strategy

In this episode, seasoned trader Rob Carver shared his nuanced approach to building and managing a diversified futures portfolio—a methodology that appeals to advanced, technical traders, while we also covered off some of the 'basics' of futures trading, such as rolling, back-adjusting, and so on. I did my best to break down the key elements of his strategy, from market selection to dynamic optimization and continuous trading. A couple of interesting things came up, there's a lot of detail in here, and luckily you can go to his blog and books for all the technical detail. For the long-term futures trader with a smaller account, this is essential listening. How much diversification across markets and models is enough? How can we capture the benefits of this diversification with a limited account size? Rob has innovative approaches to both market diversification and model diversification to generate a highly capital efficient approach.
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032 - Dr Ernest Chan - The Breakthrough Uses of Machine Learning in Risk Management

It was strangely comforting talking to Ernie Chan. Whilst I was completely out of my depth talking about AI and Machine Learning, I came away broadly reinforced in my own belief that great trading still requires a human touch, and that the best niche's in the market are best discovered by applying a certain kind of wisdom, experience and competitive approach. The machine learning techniques and computer power needed to make them work are, however, quickly catching up, so how long we have is anyone's guess.
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031 - PJ Sutherland - The Complementary Dynamics of Mean Reversion and Trend-Following Strategies

In the domain of quantitative finance, the juxtaposition of mean reversion and trend-following strategies constitutes a pivotal dialogue in the formulation of robust trading paradigms. Each methodology is underpinned by unique theoretical and empirical foundations, presenting distinct opportunities and inherent vulnerabilities. However, when synthesized within a cohesive portfolio framework, these strategies reveal a profound synergy that not only enhances diversification but also attenuates systemic risks. This discourse delves into the nuances of each strategy and elucidates their integrative potential.
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026 - Gary Antonacci II - New Research & Updated Models

Absolute Trend, Rotation Between Models & Assets, & 100 Year Back-Tests A new research paper titled "A Century of Profitable Industry Trends" by Zarattini (Concretum Research) and Antonacci explores the profitability of a long-only trend-following strategy applied to industry portfolios over nearly 100 years, from 1926 to 2024. The strategy utilizes industry-based trend-following mechanisms, particularly […]
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025 - Laurens Bensdorp - Balancing 55 Super Models

Laurens Bensdorp’s trading philosophy revolves around diversification—not just in markets, but primarily in the strategies themselves. He is famous for referring to the art of building new strategies which compliment his existing suite as “designing models to fill potholes”.  He trades across various styles, including trend following, rotational momentum and mean reversion, and he manages these strategies across both long and short strategies.
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020 - A Wealth of Experience - Trading Diversified Strategies in Futures & Equities with Perry Kaufman

Getting into the Details of the Unique Approach of Perry Kaufman - Trading a Diversified Portfolio of Both Futures & Equities. In this episode of The Algorithmic Advantage, we had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of trading with the legendary Perry Kaufman. With a career spanning back to the 1970s, Perry's insights […]
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019 - The Trading Strategies of Jim Simons' Medallion Fund with Greg Zuckerman

What were the Secrets to the Success of the Medallion Fund? One can only speculate! And that we do on this show where we talk to Greg Zuckerman, author of ‘The Man Who Solved the Market – How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution’. We remember Jim, who recently passed away at 86, on the […]
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016 - Joris Bastien of Quantaraxia - Multi Model ETF Trend Strategies

Deep Dive into Multi Model, ETF Trend Following Strategies with Joris Bastien In this episode, we sat down with the distinguished Joris Bastien, a maestro in the realm of quantitative trading. Joris' journey into the financial world was anything but conventional. With a background rooted in mathematics, he ventured into the finance sector, initially embracing […]
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014 - Dr Thomas Starke - Combining Alphas in a Diversified Quant Portfolio

Exploring the World of Quant Trading with Dr. Tom Starke of AAA Quants   Introducing a Pioneer in Quantitative Trading In this episode of The Algorithmic Advantage, we were thrilled to welcome Dr. Tom Starke. With a background spanning from physics (with a PHD in the field) and engineering to leading roles in finance, Tom's […]
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013 - Sanjeev Lakhanpal & Dr Paul Netherwood of Horizon3 Investment Management (Part II)

Digital Signals in the Noise Part 2 of 2 In this insightful second episode with Horizon3, Sanj and Paul delve into the complexities of systematic trading and the evolving landscape of the financial markets. The discussion kicks off with a critical look at traditional trading dogmas, emphasizing the importance of diversification and the challenges faced […]
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012 - Sanjeev Lakhanpal & Dr Paul Netherwood of Horizon3 Investment Management (Part I)

Digital Signals in the Noise Part 1 of 2 In this first part of a two-part series, we delved into the world of systematic trading with Sanjeev Lakhanpal and Dr. Paul Netherwood from Horizon3 Investment Management. The conversation provided a deep exploration into the complex and innovative strategies used in quantitative trading. Sanjeev shared his […]
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010 - Alan Clement - Fortified & Diversified Quantitative Equities Strategies

Navigating the Dynamic World of Equity Trading with Alan Clement: A Journey Through Systematic Strategies In Episode 10 of "The Algorithmic Advantage," we brought in special guest, Alan Clement, a seasoned trader and strategy developer with a rich background in software development and finance. Alan led an engaging and insightful discussion on the dynamic landscape […]
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