What makes a trend in asset prices? Which signals should you be looking for to find momentum in markets? Which environments offer the best returns for quantitative trend-following strategies?

For the second season of Long Story Short, host Peter van Dooijeweert, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Man Solutions, is demystifying the world of trend following. You will hear about why trend strategies have outperformed other risk assets, the ways investors can look for trends in noisy markets, and how it might fit into your portfolio. Welcome to Trend Setters, a new multi-part series from Man Group, coming September 21.