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231: James Chen – Obscure Edges, Outsized Alpha

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Mar 28, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Loophole Win Led to Hiring

  • James exploited a loophole in an ASX trading competition by manipulating bid-ask spreads with low volume stocks.
  • This exploit led to winning the competition and eventually getting hired by BlueLake Partners.
ANECDOTE

Profiting from PLS Cross-Market Discount

  • James bought Peleus shares in Germany during Ukraine fears at a significant discount to the Australian price.
  • He flipped them the next day on the ASX for a solid profit amid market volatility.
ADVICE

Use ASIA for Alpha Edges

  • Trade in niches with less competition to increase chances of success.
  • Focus on access, speed, information, and analytics (ASIA) to find unique edges.
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