Top Traders Unplugged TTU06: Why Trend Following Systems Make Money Over Time ft. Tushar Chande – 2of2
Jun 12, 2014
In this episode of Top Traders Unplugged, Tushar Chande, Head of Research at Rho Asset Management, discusses managing equity curves, trade length in CTA systems, and how Rho achieves optimal position size. They also talk about the design philosophy of the Altius Program, why trend following systems make money over time, and the challenges CTAs will face in the future. The episode emphasizes the importance of risk management, capturing mega trends, and the role of systematic trading in becoming a successful trader or CTA.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Capturing Mega Trends and Absorbing Volatility
02:38 • 11min
Trade Implementation Frequency and Duration
13:38 • 2min
Importance of Risk Management
15:41 • 8min
Design Philosophy and Risk Management
23:14 • 15min
The Importance of Systematic Trading and Becoming a Successful Trader or CTA
38:08 • 2min