We’re breaking the law...the laws of trading, that is! On this episode of the Derivative, we're joined by Agustin Lebron, who started his career as an engineer and turned prop trader (you'd be surprised how common of a story and skill set that is) before writing his book The Laws of Trading: A Trader's Guide to Better Decision-Making for Everyone Today, Agustin is the co-founder and manager of Esselin Research, where he helps growing tech companies make better decisions using his trading knowledge.

Jeff and Agustin dive into his laws of trading, the book, and also chat on topics like; recognizing and nabbing players in small tech companies, applying the laws in a prop firm investing in crypto scenario, how and why trend following seems to break the law around having an edge, and so much more! Plus, tune in if you want to get Agustin's take on FinTwit’s stop order debate —SEND IT!

Chapters:

00:00-01:19 = Intro

01:20-12:33 = Why are engineers drawn to trading and markets?

12:34-23:49 = What is Toxic flow? And what is the edge for all these big players

23:50-37:12 = Recognizing & nabbing A players in small tech companies & Applying the Laws in Crypto

37:13-46:56 = Crypto Prop firm scenario part II: Execution, cost, automation & adaptation

46:57-50:58 = Is there any edge in Trend following?

50:59-58:25 = Hottest take: Stop orders & Leveraged ETFs

Follow along with Agustin on Twitter @AgustinLebron3 and for more information visit his website lawsoftrading.com and check out his book The Laws of Trading here.

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