
Alan Dunne
Co-host on Top Traders Unplugged. He provides insights from his experience in the investment industry.
Top 10 podcasts with Alan Dunne
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Jan 18, 2025 • 1h 6min
SI331: Crafting the Perfect Investment Portfolio in 2025 ft. Alan Dunne
Alan Dunne, an expert in global macro strategies, shares his insights on crafting a resilient investment portfolio in today's turbulent landscape. He emphasizes the necessity of diversification while analyzing Germany’s economic challenges, fueled by the Ukraine crisis. The conversation dives into risk management, highlighting predictable versus unpredictable risks. Dunne advocates for trend-following strategies and reevaluates traditional asset allocation, urging investors to adapt to evolving market dynamics and integrate modern approaches to navigate uncertainty.

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Mar 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
SI340: ETFs, Size, and the Commodity Problem ft. Alan Dunne
Alan Dunne, a guest expert on global macro perspectives, dives deep into investment wisdom gleaned from 125 years of market data. He discusses the role of patience and diversification in an era of high inflation and market concentration. The conversation turns to commodities, highlighting challenges faced by trend followers due to capacity constraints, and how these limits can impact returns. Dunne also examines the explosive growth of trend-following ETFs, emphasizing hidden costs that could affect investor outcomes.

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Nov 18, 2023 • 1h 6min
SI270: CPI, Trend Reversals & Dalio on US-China War ft. Alan Dunne
Alan Dunne, expert in trend following and macro issues, discusses pressing global macro issues, trend following research, Ray Dalio's view on the US-China war, and the benefits of trend following. The podcast also covers Blackstone boosting leverage in a credit fund and the risks and benefits of adding leverage to investment positions.

Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
GM71: The Carry Risk Lurking in Your Portfolio ft. Kevin Coldiron
Kevin Coldiron, co-author of 'The Rise of Carry', and financial expert Alan Dunne dive into the evolving landscape of carry trades. They discuss the recent unwinding of the Yen carry trade and its implications on financial strategies. Coldiron highlights the role of the S&P 500 within the current carry regime and deliberates on potential risks such as a deflation shock. The conversation also touches on how geopolitical dynamics could influence future carry strategies, making this a must-listen for investors navigating today’s complex markets.

Sep 14, 2024 • 1h 5min
SI313: The Paradox of High-Volatility Alternatives ft. Alan Dunne
Alan Dunne, an expert in macroeconomic issues, joins forces with renowned economist Kenneth Rogoff to navigate the complexities of inflation and volatility. They unpack Rogoff's insights on anticipated inflation spikes and examine troubling trends in multi-strategy hedge funds, reflecting shifting investor sentiments. Dunne shares concerns about potential flash crashes and explores high-volatility alternatives versus traditional low-volatility strategies. Their discussion highlights the need for a long-term perspective in adapting investment strategies amid an evolving macro landscape.

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
SI305: Building A Hedge Fund Allocation ft. Alan Dunne
Hedge fund expert Alan Dunne discusses the U.S. election's impact on the economy and markets, advice for starting a trend following fund, and the increasing performance fees in the CTA space. They delve into building a robust hedge fund portfolio, dual mandates of managed futures strategies, and the use of 'delay' by trend managers to smooth returns.

May 25, 2024 • 1h 3min
Si297: Trend Following as a Return Enhancement Overlay ft. Alan Dunne
Alan Dunne discusses global macro trends, quant macro strategies, and trend following as a return enhancement overlay. Topics include family office asset allocation, narrative shifts in trend following, fees in multi-strategy space, and blending trend following with Quant Macro in portfolios.

Mar 23, 2024 • 60min
SI288: Why Investors are Under-Allocating to Trend Following? ft. Alan Dunne
Explore the potential market bubbles and economic trends, considering historical cycles and market highs. Analyze the positive trend following performance in various markets. Delve into the UBS Investment Returns Yearbook and discuss institutional under-allocation to trend-following strategies. Dive into portfolio diversification, risk management, and leveraging in investing for optimal returns.

Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 5min
SI280: Equities for the Long Run? ft. Alan Dunne
Market expert, Alan Dunne, discusses the potential impact of a Trump win on the markets. They also discuss the importance of liquidity, the global macro picture, and the allocation to trend following in a multi-asset portfolio. The episode dives into options for gaining exposure to equities, compares drawdowns across different strategies, and explores the benefits of diversifying into non-correlated strategies.

Oct 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
SI264: The Evolution of the Trend Following Industry ft. Andrew Beer & Alan Dunne
Andrew Beer discusses the challenges investors face in timing managed futures allocations and the evolution of the managed futures industry. They also explore the growing appetite for trend following, the commoditisation in managed futures, and the impact of attractiveness on hedge fund managers' success.