Top Traders Unplugged

Cem Karsan, an expert in market outlook and global macro, shares insights on utilizing options for profit, global conflicts impact on the economy, possibilities of US rate cuts, and the impact of the US election on the economy. He discusses where he believes Equity markets will finish the year, navigating global macroeconomics, and the complex interplay of global macroeconomics, Federal Reserve policies, US politics, asset allocation strategies, market trends in relation to inflation and interest rates, and the impact of fiscal stimulus on wealth effects.

Geopolitics expert Marko Papic discusses the global power dynamics between the West, Russia, and China. He explores the transition to a multipolar world order, implications of the US election, and the growing tensions between Russia and China. Marko also talks about investing in European industrials, the potential for China to invade Taiwan, and the complexities of geopolitical alliances and rivalries.

Rob Carver, expert in trend following strategies, discusses the use of MatLab, trend following in crypto, seasonality and relative value strategies. He shares insights on portfolio allocation, the impact of cocoa price surge on trend following, and the importance of risk management in asset allocation.

Peter Oppenheimer, Chief Global Strategist at Goldman Sachs, discusses financial cycles and market supercycles. He explains the phases of supercycles, structural changes creating headwinds, and the potential of AI and energy transition. The conversation delves into real interest rates, AI's impact on productivity, financing large projects, and lowering energy costs. Structural changes in financial markets are explored, predicting a new super cycle driven by AI and decarbonization.

Industry expert Richard Brennan challenges traditional trend following strategies, advocating for a simpler narrative. Topics include optimal trend allocation, fiduciary responsibilities, evolving industry trends, marketing challenges, and the impact of crises on the economy. The podcast explores the ethical considerations of trend following, innovative portfolio strategies, and the importance of maintaining uniqueness for exceptional performance.

Anthony Todd, Co-Founder & CEO of Aspect Capital, discusses systematic trading, trend following, and AI in investments. They explore the shift towards multiple strategies, concerns about replication strategies, and the impact of AI on systematic trading. Todd shares insights on market trends, crisis preparedness, and the evolution of trend-following models over 25 years.

Financial expert Andrew Beer discusses trend following, performance in Q1 2024, cocoa prices, Model Portfolios, replication strategies, optimal allocation, and challenges in the trend following space. The conversation highlights changing narratives around trend following, the surge in Cocoa prices, and the existential crisis in the Model Portfolio world. Insights on managing unrealistic expectations, replicating strategies, and recommendations for portfolio allocation are shared.

Christophe L’Ahelec, Managing Director of Public Markets at University Pension Plan Ontario, discusses managing the C$11bn pension plan and shifting towards absolute return strategies for diversification. Topics include strategic asset allocation, challenges in manager selection, and the importance of investment processes over historical returns.

Mark Rzepczynski discusses Daniel Kahneman's influence on finance, trend following's success, cocoa market potential, and the importance of trend following in portfolios for better performance.

Tony Kaiser, CEO of Kaiser Trading, discusses the evolution of short-term trading, including the increase in tech dependence, higher barriers to entry, and low correlation of returns. He highlights the challenges faced in the industry and the importance of continuously evolving strategies to succeed in the market.