Andrew Beer

Andrew Beer, a seasoned allocator and hedge fund commentator, joins to dissect today’s perplexing market dynamics. Despite equities soaring, the global backdrop feels unstable. They dig into Bouchard’s inelastic market hypothesis, examine CalPERS' shift towards Total Portfolio thinking, and discuss the structural intricacies within multi-strategy hedge funds. The conversation highlights why multi-strats continue to succeed against the odds, while exploring market complacency and the quiet shifts that could reshape investing landscapes.

Andrew Beer, a managing member at Dynamic Beta Investments and expert on alternative investments, joins to discuss the challenges facing trend following strategies. He highlights how recent complexities and short-term models may be undermining their effectiveness. The conversation delves into the effects of political volatility and allocator fatigue, advocating for a return to foundational principles rather than chasing innovation. Through engaging anecdotes, Andrew emphasizes the need for resilience in trading amidst a tumultuous market landscape.

Andrew Beer, a managed futures and CTA strategist, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of wealth management. He explores how the broken 60/40 investment strategy is pushing managers to seek new diversifiers, highlighting the surge in trend ETFs and liquid alts. The discussion delves into the complexities of replication versus traditional CTAs, the true costs of investing, and the potential of managed futures as a ‘cloudy crystal ball’ for market predictions. Andrew also introduces a new low-fee ETF based on his index strategy.

Andrew Beer, a systematic investing expert, teams up with Tom Wrobel, a CTA indices specialist, to dissect the changing landscape of global markets. They delve into the rise of ETFs and the shifting dynamics that challenge traditional investing approaches. Key discussions include navigating market volatility, the complexities of fee structures, and the balance between strategic and tactical asset allocation. With insights on trend-following strategies and the role of managed futures, this conversation is a must-listen for investors seeking to adapt in a fast-evolving environment.

Tom Wrobel, a macro and discretionary investment strategist from London, and Andrew Beer, a trend replication expert based in Greece, delve into the evolving landscape of trend following. They discuss new research suggesting a shift towards simpler, slower models, raising questions about the future of Commodity Trading Advisors. Andrew critiques the complexity of many strategies, arguing that they may obscure true value and increase costs. This insightful conversation highlights the risks investors face as they navigate increasingly intricate trading methods.