039 – Interview w Rob Carver, Book Author & Systematic Trader

For those of you not already familiar with him, Robert Carver is an independent systematic futures trader, writer and research consultant.  He is also currently a visiting lecturer at Queen Mary, University of London, and a research advisor to Stylus Digital, a hedge fund trading digital assets. Robert has authored several books including “Systematic Trading", "Smart Portfolios", "Leveraged Trading" and "Advanced Futures Trading Strategies".

Until 2013 Robert worked for AHL, a large systematic hedge fund, and part of the Man Group. He was responsible for the creation of AHL's fundamental global macro strategy, and then managed the funds’ multi-billion dollar fixed income portfolio. Prior to that Robert worked as a research manager for CEPR, an economics think tank, and traded exotic derivatives for Barclays investment bank. Robert has a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Manchester, and a Masters degree, also in Economics, from Birkbeck College, University of London

Show Notes

·        Rob's pivot from computer science to economics and eventually trading highlights the importance of adaptability in navigating career changes.

·        He discusses how economic theories were applied, albeit limitedly, in practical trading decisions.

·        He emphasizes the need for standardization of trading terminology across different trading communities to void confusion and misinterpretation.

·        Robert discusses his background in institutional trading and his decision to venture into building his own systematic trading systems from scratch.

·        He explains how his books originated from his hands-on experience, with the first book detailing the process of designing a systematic trading system and the second focusing on applying systematic strategies to long-only investments in stocks and ETFs.

·        Robert's range of books on trading, focusing on different aspects like systematic trading, smart portfolios, leverage trading, and advanced futures strategies.

·        He emphasize the varying accessibility levels of his books and recommendations on where to start for beginners.

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