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SI292: Is Cocoa becoming Too Hot for Trend Followers? ft. Rob Carver

Top Traders Unplugged

CHAPTER

Managing Portfolio Concentration in Cocoa Futures

Exploring the risks of substantial cocoa futures exposure, the chapter discusses the evolution of an investor's position and the importance of risk management through concepts like volscaling and portfolio concentration limits. It highlights the dangers of unchecked position growth and the need for prudent position sizing based on forecast strength to avoid excessive risk. The conversation also examines the impact of trend followers on cocoa prices, contrasting individual trading strategies and advocating for a market-driven, risk-aware approach to portfolio management.

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