Moritz Heiden

Join Moritz Seibert, founder and CEO of Takahē Capital, and Moritz Heiden, head of quantitative research, as they dive into the dynamic world of systematic trading. They discuss how Takahē evolved amidst ESG challenges, offering a fresh perspective on trend-following strategies. The duo emphasizes rigorous risk management and the balance between simplicity and complexity in trading models. They navigate the intricacies of trading in liquid and illiquid markets while advocating for high-octane approaches, all while maintaining a long-term investment perspective.

Two quants from Takahe Capital discuss their funds, strategies, and trading philosophy. They talk about automation and scalability in trading, creating and selling indices, volatility control, the Bitcoin basis trade, structural changes in European dividend index futures, trading strategies and market efficiency, and their experiences with trend following.

Moritz Seibert & Moritz Heiden, quants from Takahe capital, discuss their trend following strategies, philosophy, practical tips, their journey into systematic trading, love for outdoor activities, influences on trading, background in delta hatching, the role of volatility in strategies, issues with volatility targeting.