Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Richard Brennan, as we explore the world of trend following and delve deep into the unusual moves in fixed income markets and its impact on trend following performance during a month of March Madness. Discover how the design of trend following strategies allow it to be “prepared” for unforeseen events without overcomplicating the investment approach, and find out why choosing the right strategy and manager is all about personal preference. Rich reveals the secrets behind "the lifting power" of trend following and shares insights on how to determine the right amount of trend following allocation. Plus, gain valuable knowledge on the protective properties of trend following, the best ways to evaluate strategies, and the risks of being a replicator versus being a manager. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode!

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Episode TimeStamps:

03:16 - What happened this week?

08:34 - Unusual moves

15:16 - Reviewing the March Madness

20:44 - Industry performance update

22:05 - Being prepared for unexpected events

27:17 - Keeping things simple

30:29 - Correlation in your portfolio

34:27 - Finding the right strategy and manager

38:11 - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly side of the Sharpe Ratio

49:27 - Tail hedge vs trend following allocation

55:19 - Who's Sharpe should we be improving?

01:02:39 - The Pros and Cons of being a Replicator

01:12:15 - Thanks for listening

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