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
Episodes
Mentioned books
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.
Mar 9, 2024 • 1h 12min
SI286: Profiting from Different Investment Regimes? ft. Rob Carver
Rob Carver discusses choosing trading instruments, managing volatility, position sizing based on time frames, expenses for systematic traders. Deep dive into regime investing, paper by Man Institute on profitable regime identification. Analyzing trends in financial markets, effectiveness of trend following. Insights on managing risks, adjustments for volatility, and balancing risk for steady returns.
Mar 6, 2024 • 59min
IL24: Our Chance to Build a Sustainable Future ft. Hannah Ritchie
Dr. Hannah Ritchie discusses transitioning to a sustainable future, China and India's green advancements, importance of electrification, impact of food systems on emissions, and individual actions for the environment. The podcast also explores plastic waste, bias confirmation in data interpretation, leapfrogging in energy transition, and data-driven optimism for a sustainable future.
14 snips
Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
SI285: Elections Ahead & What this Mean for Investors ft. Cem Karsan
Discussion on asset performance balance shifting, impact of 0DTE on markets, significance of 2024 elections, rise of meme stocks, potential U.S. power shifts, and implications of huge debt. Exploration of trend following in equity markets, economic effects of 2024 U.S. election, market dynamics pre-election cycles, and geopolitical power shifts for 2025.
