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SI259: Trend Following & the New Normal ft. Katy Kaminski

Sep 2, 2023
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Katy Kaminski
In this episode, Katy Kaminski, an expert in trend following systems and overcoming unintended biases in CTA systems, joins the Systematic Investor Series. They discuss the challenges of bias in trend following systems, the mispricing of bonds, and the current global macro narrative. They also touch upon the perception of bonds as low-risk investments, convergent and divergent strategies, and managing expectations for managed futures. The episode concludes with a discussion on biases, future paper ideas, and a teaser about a big name CTA joining the ETF world.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Uncertainty and Industry Performance in August
02:24 • 4min
3
Beyond Bond Bias and Biases in Trading Strategies
06:29 • 7min
4
Perception of Bonds as Low-Risk Investments and the Influence on Trading Strategies
13:55 • 10min
5
Convergent and Divergent Strategies in the Current Market Environment
23:37 • 3min
6
Managing Expectations for Managed Futures
26:33 • 18min
7
European Pension Funds and Trend Following Strategies
44:36 • 14min
8
Concluding Discussion on Biases and Future Conversations
58:50 • 2min