Top Traders Unplugged
Niels Kaastrup-Larsen
Discover the fascinating world of investing with Niels Kaastrup-Larsen and his remarkable co-hosts. Each week, we bring you compelling conversations with legendary investors, leading economists, masterful traders, and forward-thinking thought leaders. From Trend Following and Global Macro to Geo-Politics, Commodities, Quant Investing, Crypto, and Volatility, we uncover the strategies, stories, and lessons behind their success. Gain actionable insights from industry veterans as we celebrate their achievements and learn from their challenges. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of investing - tune in weekly and elevate your financial knowledge. For the latest episodes and expert insights, visit https://toptradersunplugged.com
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Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 10min
SI291: Trend Following...What should it mean to Investors? ft. Richard Brennan
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.
Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 11min
TTU146: The value of Unpredictable Alpha ft. Anthony Todd
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.
Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 15min
SI290: Honey, I Shrunk the Trend Following ft. Andrew Beer
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.
Apr 3, 2024 • 57min
ALO22: Finding an Absolute Return Solution for a C$11BN Pension Plan ft. Christophe L'Ahelec
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.
Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
SI289: Kahneman, Trend Following & Cocoa ft. Mark Rzepczynski
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.
Mar 27, 2024 • 59min
OI07: The Evolution of Short-Term Trading ft. Tony Kaiser
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.
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.
Mar 20, 2024 • 46min
OI6: A Fundamental Approach to Commodities ft. Ricardo Leiman & Pedro Marion
Experts from KLI Asset Management discuss their fundamental approach to commodities, emphasizing deep analysis and long-term positions. They mention interesting markets like copper, sugar, and oil. The podcast also covers topics such as coal demand, energy market dynamics, and the impact of trade wars on soft commodities.
Mar 16, 2024 • 59min
SI287: No Pain, No Gain ft. Katy Kaminski
In this podcast, they talk about Katy Kaminski's journey in trend following, the importance of risk allocation in portfolio construction, the benefits of preparing for pain as an investor, and how changes in the global macro environment affect trends. They also discuss their outlook for 2024 and share insights on trend following strategies in different market conditions
Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
GM58: Electric Dreams and Commodity Market Realities ft. Tor Svelland
Tor Svelland discusses global commodity markets, super cycles, energy transition impact, mis-pricings between equities and commodities, and geopolitical risks. They explore shifts in trading dynamics, opportunities in metals, oil, and shipping, and market disruptions from de-globalization. Insights on global demand, inflation trends, and impacts of energy costs and defense spending on commodity markets are shared.
