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  • Stephen Miran, Senior Strategist at Hudson Bay Capital and Fellow at the Manhattan Institute joins Alan Dunne in this episode to explore the bond market outlook and broader economic trends. They delve into an influential paper Steve co-authored with Nouriel Roubini on Activist Treasury Issuance, examining how Treasury actions may have countered some of the Fed's monetary tightening this year. Steve shares his insights on the economy's current state, his view that the Fed may have erred with its recent 50 basis point cut, and how the upcoming election could shape economic policy. While much focus has been on potential tariff impacts under a Trump administration, Steve highlights the possible benefits of supply-side measures. The conversation also covers the drivers behind the rise in bond yields since the Fed’s rate cut and the medium-term outlook for fiscal policy and bonds.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    02:25 - Introduction to Steve Miran

    05:53 - Why did Miran write his paper on Activist Treasury Issuance?

    10:24 - How Quantitative Easing and Exchange Traded Instruments work

    15:26 - Treasury is not a market timer

    17:39 - Getting lost in the Fed jargon

    21:06 - What is driving the increasing yields?

    24:38 - The refunding - Miran's expectations

    27:26 - The state of the labour...

  • In this week’s episode, Andrew Beer joins Alan Dunne to dive into the evolution of hedge funds, mutual funds, and ETFs within the managed futures space. Andrew give his perspective on the architecture of the CTA industry from the perspective of asset raising and the role that a diverse investor base plays in shaping product offerings within the sector. The conversation explores how liquid alternative investments compare with traditional hedge funds, examining what recent performance trends reveal about each. They also discuss the influence of narrative in CTA selection and analyse the resurgence of portable alpha and the growing interest in return stacking strategies, inspired by a recent Bloomberg article.

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    01:13 - What has caught our attention recently?

    03:30 - Industry performance update

    04:48 - Andrew's perspective on the last few months

    11:11 - Insights from the Hedge Nordic Event

    16:49 - Picking the right managers

    19:57 - A Hunger Games mentality

    26:53 - Different products for different market segments

    33:31 - Are hedge funds better than mutual funds?

    43:20 - What we know about the performance of ETFs vs mutual funds

    46:33 - Will replicators become more prominent?

    53:49 - Tell me what you...

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  • Jason Furman, Professor of Economics at Harvard and former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors under President Obama, joins Alan Dunne in this episode to share his thoughts on the current economic outlook. They explore the recent improvement in the inflation data, whether the Fed is justified in claiming victory in its inflation fight and the likely trajectory for inflation over the next year. On monetary policy, Jason expects further rate cuts from the Fed this year but is sceptical about how much additional easing we may see next year. That ‘s partially because he sees a higher neutral policy rate and partly because high fiscal deficits looks set to remain a feature of the next administration. Looking further ahead Jason offers his thoughts on the longer term growth outlook, the likelihood of an AI-led productivity boom, the pros and cons of active industrial policy and whether persistent fiscal deficits might eventually lead to a debt crisis.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    02:10 - Introduction to Jason Furman

    04:28 - The state of the economy

    04:42 - Is inflation stickier than we thought it would be?

    06:01 - Is inflation stickier than we thought it would be?

    09:40 - The outlook for inflation

    12:34 - A move in the right direction?

    14:34 - Is the neutral rate a useful concept?

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  • Today, we delve into the nuances of systematic investing with Rob Carver, focusing on the concept of replication in trend-following strategies. The discussion contrasts different approaches to replication, highlighting the potential pitfalls of return-based methods that attempt to mimic established indices. We emphasize that simply increasing the number of markets in a portfolio may not lead to better diversification, as it could ultimately expose investors to similar risk factors. We also explore the implications of a recent paper from Newfound Research, which uses random data to challenge traditional views on replication effectiveness. With insights on factors influencing CTA performance and the importance of understanding true diversification, this conversation offers valuable perspectives for both investors and practitioners in the systematic trading space.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    00:57 - What has caught our attention recently?

    05:55 - Should trend followers lower their horizon?

    09:26 - The AI CTA's are being tracked

    10:37 - An economic Kayfabe

    13:58 - Are interest rates approaching a Minsky moment?

    18:44 - Industry performance update

    20:33 - Q1, CryptoCaptainX3: How do you manage intraday adverse price movement risk while running a daily system?

    25:43 - Q1.1 CryptoCaptainX3: How to manage overnight gap risk for futures instruments which trade only 6 hours a day?

    26:13 - Q1.2 CryptoCaptainX3: Can...

  • In his first podcast episode ever, Bill Eckhardt emphasizes that successful trading hinges more on risk control than on predicting market movements, a theme that resonates throughout his conversation with Moritz Siebert and Rob Sorrentino. The episode explores Eckhardt's journey from the renowned Turtle trading experiment to his current systematic trading strategies at Eckhardt Trading Company. The conversation provides insights into the evolution of trading strategies, the importance of maintaining emotional discipline, and the necessity of adapting to changing market conditions. The discussion also delves into the challenges of overfitting in trading models and the significant role that robust statistical methods play in managing risk. With anecdotes about the unique characteristics of traders and the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio, this episode offers a fascinating look into the mind of a trading legend and the principles that guide his enduring success.

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    02:30 - Introduction

    03:59 - Eckhardt's relationship to Richard Dennis

    06:34 - Can trading be taught?

    08:50 - The story behind the trading rules

    12:32 - What characterises Eckhardt Trading?

    13:44 - How did their perception of risk change over the years?

    22:01 - Why

  • Join Katy and I as we delve into the intriguing dynamics of trend following in the context of changing interest rates. We cover how trend-following strategies can be a valuable addition to investment portfolios, especially in high-rate environments where traditional fixed income may offer diminished diversification benefits. Katy shares insights from her latest paper, which explores the performance of trend-following strategies during various economic crises, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in turbulent markets. The conversation also touches on the recent Nobel Prize buzz surrounding MIT and its implications for innovation in finance, as well as review the latest quarterly insights from Quantica. As we navigate through market trends, you are encouraged to consider how a well-allocated trend-following strategy can enhance portfolio resilience amidst ongoing economic uncertainties.

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    01:06 - What has caught our attention recently?

    04:01 - What is going on with Danske Commodities?

    06:29 - Energy traders are the new star athletes

    07:47 - Industry performance update

    09:55 - How has 2024 treated us so far?

    13:58 - The implications of major regime transitions

    18:33 - What made Katy write her paper, "Trend Following in a Defensive Rotation"?

    24:22 - How has fixed income behaved over a long period of time?

    29:02 - How does trend following portfolios react to the correlation...

  • Alan Dunne welcomes back Louis-Vincent Gave of Gavekal in this episode to delve into the Chinese economic outlook and discuss the broader macro trends. Louis shares his thoughts on whether the Chinese economy and Chinese asset markets are truly at a turning point. They examine the crisis of confidence among Chinese consumers and assess whether recent stimulus measures can help. China’s active industrial policy and desire to grow its share of global manufacturing has been a key policy pillar and Louis examines how sustainable the policy is. The conversation also covers US policy, the prospects for a recession, and how the upcoming US election—particularly a potential Trump victory—could be highly significant for US- China relations and impact bond markets and the US dollar. Louis also gives his take on the structural challenges facing France and Europe, and whether we can expect a recovery in productivity.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    02:27 - Introduction to Louis Gave

    03:50 - Is the Chinese economy experiencing a turning point?

    09:20 - Can China restore their foreign capital flow?

    13:40 - The state of Chinese fiscal policy

    19:12 - A flash point in Chinese overcapacity

    24:14 - A commodity catalyst - reflation incoming?

    28:46 - Will the U.S experience a recession soon?

    36:48 - A fiscal...

  • This episode dives deep into the intricacies of trend following strategies and their connection to complex adaptive systems. Richard Brennan and Niels Kaastrup-Larsen explore how these systems respond to market signals and the importance of boundaries in shaping investor behavior. They discuss the challenges faced by trend followers in the current market environment, particularly in October, where many strategies have encountered difficulties. The conversation touches on significant topics such as risk management, diversification, and the role of outliers in financial markets, emphasizing that these seemingly anomalous events are actually a natural part of the market's fabric. With insights drawn from recent literature, including works by John Holland and Jeffrey West, the episode highlights the necessity of adapting to evolving market signals and the dynamic interplay between agents within these complex systems.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    00:40 - Our thoughts go to Florida

    03:39 - A rough time for trend following

    08:39 - Industry performance update

    12:14 - Q1, Shahar: Regarding using long only trend following as an overlay to broad market ETFs

    23:38 - Applying Warren Buffett's philosophy to trend following

    32:33 - Setting limits in your trade following strategy

    40:47 - What complex adaptive system can teach us about trend following

    01:06:22 - What is up for next week?

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  • Our guest on this episode is Richard Holden, economics professor at the University of New South Wales Sydney author of a new book: Money in the 21st Century: Cheap, Mobile and Digital. Richard explains why the prospect of a private digital currency run by a company like Amazon or Google is a real possibility and why that would represent an enormous transfer of power from democratic governments to a private company. He also talks about China’s digital currency, its vast user base in China and how it even has users in Australia. Richard believes the US should proactively head off the threat from these digital competitors by creating ‘fedcoin’ - a digital currency managed by the Federal Reserve. He believes it could be done with little disruption to consumers and could bring enormous benefits.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    02:04 - Introduction to Richard Holden

    06:06 - A whole year without cash

    08:08 - What are the benefits of cash?

    12:40 - The implications of a cashless society

    23:53 - A big hurdle

    26:04 - Building a better mouse trap

    28:08 - Dealing...

  • Today we tackle the most important questions arising from the evolving landscape of systematic investing, focusing on the changing dynamics of asset allocation in the current market environment. Nick Baltas and Niels discuss the implications of rising interest rates and inflation on traditional 60/40 portfolios, questioning whether this approach remains valid. We explore the potential benefits of incorporating trend-following strategies, especially in light of recent market volatility. The conversation includes insights on risk management and the importance of understanding correlation, particularly during downturns. With a blend of empirical analysis and practical advice, the episode touches on the key question of how much investors should allocate to trend-following strategies from a different perspective and encourages listeners to rethink their investment strategies and consider more adaptive approaches to asset allocation.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    01:28 - What has caught our attention recently?

    07:37 - Industry performance update

    09:02 - Reflecting on August and September

    12:25 - The reversal of the short fixed income trade

    17:31 - The death of short-term trend following?

    21:32 - Finding the right trading speed

    24:15 - Out-performing is a long game

    27:47 - Its time to move direction

    29:53 - Can CTA's forecast risk and returns?

    33:45 - Evaluating models over a long time

    39:24 - Baltas'...

  • Amy Flikerski, Head of External Portfolio Management at CPP Investments - the C$600bn Canadian state pension fund - joins Alan Dunne in this episode to discuss allocating capital to emerging and established hedge funds. They delve into the evolution of the hedge fund industry from the perspective of an allocator and particularly how the growth of the large multi-manager multi-strats has impacted hedge fund allocating. Amy discusses the role of the External Manager Allocations in the context of CPP Investment’s overall portfolio and some of the key considerations from a top down and bottom up perspective when the portfolio is constructed. Amy also highlights how CPP Investments evaluates emerging managers, what makes a great hedge fund manager and also offers valuable advice for hedge fund managers when engaging with allocators.

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    03:02 - Introduction to Amy Flikerski

    08:02 - How they think about manager selection

    09:28 - How do they categorize their strategies?

    11:40 - How they assess their investment objective

    13:07 - How they manage risk

    14:29 - How the global macro environment affects them

    15:41 - How they manage a billion dollar portfolio

    17:11 -...

  • In this week’s episode, Cem Karsan joins Alan Dunne to discuss the interplay between market flows and global macro developments as we enter a pivotal time of year for markets. They explore the potentially favourable setup for equities in the coming weeks, driven by flow dynamics and dealer positioning, while considering how recent policy moves in China could support the near-term bullish outlook. As the U.S. election approaches, Cem outlines how different outcomes could impact policy, the economy, and geopolitics—ultimately shaping the post-election market landscape. Despite recent U.S. inflation data showing lower prints, Karsan reaffirms his view of a structurally inflationary period ahead and shares key trades that could capitalize on this outlook in the current market environment.

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    01:17 - Industry performance update

    05:36 - Seasonality in markets

    17:49 - Are China losing the ability to protect their assets?

    21:44 - A dangerous path for Chinese assets

    25:36 - A structural downtrend in inflation?

    35:30 - Is the market looking through the rate cuts?

    39:37 - Trump vs. Harris - how will it impact markets?

    46:19 - A global conflict perspective

    50:40 - How the election might impact commodities

    52:06 - Migration policy and its effect on inflation

    53:57 - How markets might trade right after the election is over

    57:13 - Dangerous periods...

  • In this episode, I’m joined by Alan Dunne and Kevin Coldiron, a co-author of "The Rise of Carry", for an in-depth discussion on the recent unwinding of the Yen carry trade and a broader exploration of how carry trades are becoming more embedded in both our financial decisions and everyday lives. We revisit key insights Kevin took from his book, published in 2019, and explore where things have unfolded differently than anticipated. Kevin also breaks down how the S&P 500 might be central to the current carry regime and offers thoughts on how we could assess the risk of a ‘deflation shock’ or ‘carry crash.’ We round out the conversation by considering the future of carry and the role geopolitics might play in shaping its course.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    03:02 - How carry trading has evolved since "The Rise of Carry" was published

    06:04 - How carry is related to the COVID-19 crisis

    09:12 - Has anything surprised Kevin since he wrote the book?

    17:02 - Was SVB a lucky escape?

    23:15 - S&P 500 - the essence of a carry trade?

    30:16 - Short-term moves are being exacerbated

    32:30 - VIX inversions and structural changes

    34:23 - What are the characteristics of a carry trade?

    37:58 - A change in carry = a change in the monetary system?

    45:09 - How could you

  • Together with Mark Rzepczynski we dive deep into the outlook for trend following and discuss what may drive trends in the coming years. We analyze the role that the Fed plays in the rise of carry trading and we discuss how the so-called KuU framework can be used for in your strategy. We also discuss the use of AI when it comes to forecasting and building models and why systematic managers should be better at explaining what they do, how to use the 3 C’s to better understand markets, the pros and cons of buying an index and more.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    01:03 - What has caught our attention recently?

    04:18 - Industry performance update

    09:58 - Who is responsible for the rise of carry?

    16:30 - The markets are the real voting machine

    18:34 - Reviewing Powell's speech

    23:39 - The KuU framework

    29:13 - The difference between AI generated and human-made forecasts

    38:15 - The flaws of systematic managers

    47:05 - Working with the 3 C's

    57:13 - "What was it like to be in a bear market?"

    01:01:42 - The pros and cons of buying an index

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  • This week you are in for a real treat, as Adam Rozencwajg rejoins Cem Karsan and me for a deep dive into the latest developments in the Commodity markets. It's been 15 months since Adam last appeared on the show, and he's back to share his updated perspectives on the highly anticipated next Commodity Super Cycle. Adam even unveils a fascinating and little-known fact about what often coincides with the start of a Super Cycle. We also take a closer look at key markets like Gold, Copper, and the entire Energy Complex—topics at the heart of debates surrounding the US Dollar and the Green Transition. Packed with fresh insights and thought-provoking discussions, we hope you will enjoy this conversation.

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    02:14 - Catching up

    05:00 - What has happened since we last spoke?

    12:58 - The state of the metal sector

    22:06 - Thoughts on positioning in commodity trading

    28:41 - Getting the timing right

    42:51 - It's all about volatility

    44:38 - Playing the long game

    47:46 - Are investors positioning wrong?

    52:40 - A carry trade bubble

    54:29 - Why are many investors bullish on copper?

    01:01:12 - Why are copper prices going down?

    01:05:13 - Demographics - a bizarre kind of beast

    01:08:40 - An...

  • In this episode, Alan Dunne and I explore Mario Draghi's latest vision for Europe and discuss an insightful interview with Kenneth Rogoff, titled "We Will See More Spikes in Inflation," which covers key macroeconomic issues. We also explore the recent Goldman Sachs reports, highlighted by the Financial Times, showing significant outflows from multi-strategy funds. Alan shares his perspective on the current macro landscape and why he believes we may witness more “flash crashes and extreme market moves” in the near future. Finally, we dig into two articles by Cliff Asness—"The Less Efficient Market Hypothesis" and "In Praise of High-Volatility Alternatives"—which challenge traditional thinking on market efficiency and make a compelling case for considering higher volatility versions of strategies like Trend Following over their low-volatility cousins.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    00:42 - What has caught our attention recently?

    05:04 - Draghi's vision for Europe

    08:09 - Keneth Rogoff's outlook for inflation

    14:02 - Clients withdrawing money from multi-strat funds

    19:58 - The big macro picture

    27:33 - Is monetary policy still loose?

    29:11 - Industry performance update (Finally!)

    34:11 - The carry unwind

    41:20 - Are people underestimating trend following?

    44:51 - Are markets becoming less efficient?

    48:30 - Why higher volatility funds may be good for your portfolio

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  • Our guest on this episode is Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, the Global Chief Economist at BCG and author of a new book: Shocks, Crises and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk. He explains why it’s wrong to put focus on extreme “doom mongering” predictions - which often turn out to be false alarms. We discuss his intuitive framework for evaluating economic predictions and use it to evaluate the risk of inflation and debt in the coming years.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    02:07 - Introduction to Philipp Carlsson

    03:08 - What motivated Carlsson to write his book?

    05:13 - A framework for assessing macro risk

    09:00 - How do we react to doomsayings?

    11:18 - Covid19 - the perfect example of a false alarm

    15:15 - The new area of tightness

    18:27 - It is all about labour cost

    23:46 - The deflationary power of technology

    26:46 - The outlook of the labour market

    32:22 - Why inflation expectations will stay achored in a world of...

  • Rob Carver is back this week to discuss the importance of being able to detach yourself from the markets and taking “real” breaks from time to time and we also hear from Rob what it is like to let his systematic trading system run by itself whilst he enjoys a long summer holiday. We also discuss the underlying theory of macro momentum and how you can apply it to your own system, how he targets volatility in his portfolio and why Rob does not like using stop-losses to exit trades. We also touch on whether it’s a good idea for Trump to create a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, how ETFs really work and what they can bring to your portfolio, and whether or not buying one of the new CTA replication products is really the same as buying the underlying CTA index based on a recent paper from Transtrend.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    01:18 - What has caught our attention recently?

    02:59 - How it feels to let your system run without you during holidays?

    10:45 - Industry performance update

    14:30 - Q1, Luis: What are your thoughts on Macro Momentum for retail traders?

    21:00 - Q2, Roman: How to best target portfolio volatility

    24:24 - Q3, Joshua: Which risk manament approach is best ATRs vs actual % of capital

    31:22 - Would a Bitcoin strategic reserve be a good idea?

    39:05 - A deep dive into ETFs

    48:52 - An example of a worst case scenario ETF

    53:13 - Can't we just buy a CTA index?

    59:29 -...

  • Michael Howell, Managing Director of Crossborder Capital and Author of the Capital Wars Substack, returns in this episode to speak with Alan Dunne about the liquidity cycle’s influence on global markets. Michael outlines how he sees rising liquidity growth providing a favourable backdrop for risky assets and that the conventional narrative that the Fed has been tightening liquidity via quantitative tightening is misplaced. They discuss how the requirement to refinance $70 trillion in debt every year, and the prospect of double digit growth in debt, will inevitably lead to monetary inflation with profound implications for assets like gold and equities. In contrast, although tactical duration issuance by the US Treasury has supported US Treasuries the longer term outlook is less favourable. The conversation also touches on global FX markets, the recent unwinding of the JPY carry trade, and Michael’s perspective on a possible tacit agreement to weaken the US dollar, which could have far-reaching consequences for liquidity and asset markets.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    02:12 - Introduction to Michael Howell

    03:15 - Howell's framework for looking at markets

    06:32 - How Asian central banks impact U.S equities

    09:17 - Do different types of liquidity have different effects?

    12:17 - The last 15 years from a liquidity...

  • As August comes to an end, we discuss this month of extremes for the trend-following community, marked by significant dispersion in performance and unusual price activity across multiple asset classes as well as the economy in general. We address the strengths and limitations of replication strategies and Andrew shares insights into how he thinks about appropriate correlations levels between the benchmark and the replication strategy. We discuss the challenges of the due diligence process in replication strategies including team size, why you should start allocating to managed futures and finally Andrew reveals an exciting world premiere that he and his team has been part of.

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    Episode TimeStamps:

    00:49 - What has been on our radar recently?

    04:17 - Industry performance update

    08:07 - Just another August?

    12:35 - Q1, Martin: How to reduce drawdowns in the managed futures ETF space?

    14:54 - Has replication become obsolete?

    25:14 - Andrew's guidelines for correlation

    31:56 - Staying in sync

    35:47 - How to deal with the simplicity of replication strategies

    43:42 - A world premiere!

    51:05 - An index madness

    53:05 - Beware of the shiny new things

    56:02 - How the new index works

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