Top Traders Unplugged

Mathias Bucher, highly educated founder and fund manager of AllMountainCapital, discusses the changes in the CTA industry, the correlation between central bank actions and volatility, and the nature of the AllMountain trading model. He also talks about their trading program structure, the scoring system for position selection, and the importance of constant monitoring and intervention in automated trading systems.

What are you going to do to differentiate yourself from everyone else in the industry?That’s the question Marty Bergin would ask the next guest on Top Traders Unplugged.Welcome back for the second part of our interview with, Marty Bergin.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HEREIn This Episode, You’ll Learn:How trade decisions are generated and executed at DUNN Capital ManagementThe way Marty and DUNN manage the emotional challenges of trend followingWhy many CTA firms are giving allocations to long equities and the results of that decisionHow significant drawdowns help to make firms strongerDUNN Capital Management’s approach to researchHow DUNN Capital identifies and reacts to issues with external/strategic alliance situationsPortfolio development and decision-making at DUNN CapitalOn the importance for personal ownership in a CTA firmLearn about Michael Covel’s interview with Harry MarkowitzThe importance (or lack of) of being located in a large financial hubDUNN Capital’s investor focused fee structureWhy European CTA’s seem to be out growing the American firmsWhat does it take to become a great CTA in today’s environment-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Learn more about DUNN CapitalCopyright © 2024 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. Click Here2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I’m really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! Click Here3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. Click HerePrivacy PolicyDisclaimer

Guest Marty Bergin, partner at DUNN Capital Management, discusses the company's 40+ year track record and their WMA program. They cover topics such as the company's evolution, in-house management, adaptive risk profile, and different algorithm groups used in trend following trading.

Martin Estlander, CEO of Estlander & Partners, discusses the evolution of the CTA industry, managing drawdowns, addressing non-working systems, challenges for the company, misunderstandings in the industry, key traits to success in the CTA industry, personal habits contributing to Martin's success, and managing failures.

Martin Estlander, the founder of Estlander & Partners, talks about his involvement in the CTA industry, the evolution of the firm, and their main programs. They discuss the business organization of a modern CTA firm, the role of volatility in their portfolio, and the structure and key performance drivers of the Alpha Trend Program. The podcast also explores Estlander's career trajectory, relaxation techniques, and the challenges and opportunities in managing a futures trading business.

In this episode of Top Traders Unplugged, Tushar Chande, Head of Research at Rho Asset Management, discusses managing equity curves, trade length in CTA systems, and how Rho achieves optimal position size. They also talk about the design philosophy of the Altius Program, why trend following systems make money over time, and the challenges CTAs will face in the future. The episode emphasizes the importance of risk management, capturing mega trends, and the role of systematic trading in becoming a successful trader or CTA.

Tushar Chande, Co-Founder of Rho Asset Management, discusses the development of trading systems, using behaviors of discretionary traders, and designing the Alcheous Program. They explore the offense defense ratio, performance of the program, and inputs needed for algorithmic trading.

Mike Dever, founder and CEO of Brandywine Asset Management, discusses the challenges of trend following, the implementation of trading models, position sizing and risk management principles, emotional challenges of drawdown, and marketing trend following strategies to investors. He also talks about the qualities of a great trader and shares personal habits for success.

Mike Dever, Founder and CEO of Brandywine Asset Management, shares his insights on systematic trading, portfolio allocation, and the importance of predictability in trading strategies. He discusses his interactions with successful traders like Paul Tudor Jones and John W. Henry, the development of the Brandywine Benchmark and Symphony programs, and the track record of their programs. He also explores directional arbitrage and alpha hedge strategies, changes in trends, and the challenges of trading different trend following strategies.

Jason Gerlach, Co-founder of Sunrise Capital Partners, discusses the design structure of the Sunrise Evolution program, the challenges of trading different models, and the volume of trading conducted by Sunrise Capital. He also shares insights on why picking sectors is a fool's errand, strategies for dealing with drawdowns, and the qualities needed to succeed as a Commodity Trading Advisor.