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SI318: How Trend Following Changes with Interest Rates ft. Katy Kaminski

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Oct 19, 2024
Katy Kaminski, a trend-following strategies expert, discusses how changing interest rates influence investment portfolios. She highlights the adaptability of trend-following in turbulent markets and its mixed performance during crises. Katy also touches on recent developments from MIT and their implications for finance innovation. The conversation underscores the growing importance of diversifying with trend-following strategies in today’s economic landscape, particularly as traditional fixed income offers less security.
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ANECDOTE

Traders as Athletes

  • Danske Commodities found their traders perform better when treated like star athletes.
  • They now offer cold plunges, breathing exercises, and extra rest days.
INSIGHT

Trend Following in 2024

  • 2024 has been a mixed year for trend following, driven by fluctuating monetary policy expectations.
  • Equities performed well, but fixed income and currencies suffered from volatility.
INSIGHT

Defensive Rotation Paper

  • Katy Kaminski's paper, "Trend Following in a Defensive Rotation," analyzes trend-following performance during equity drawdowns.
  • Fixed income consistently contributed positively, while commodities and currencies were mixed.
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