Better System Trader

Mish Schneider, a market phases specialist with MarketGauge, dives into the complexities of current market dynamics. She breaks down the six market phases traders should watch for and shares techniques to identify them. Schneider offers insights on how to tailor trading strategies to different phases, discussing which ones offer protection versus potential profits. She also explores the importance of timing and adapting to market conditions, emphasizing informed decision-making in a world of uncertainty.

Fabio Ruggeri discusses uncovering hidden market reaction zones by using alternative data sources to gain an edge over traditional chart trading. Topics include the impact of alternative data on trading decisions, types of data revealing market reaction zones, challenges of technical analysis, and more.

Explore algorithmic trading with Laurens Bensdorp, who mastered 55 systems, shared tips on risk tolerance, mean reversion, psychological impacts, and system development. Highlights include diversification, risk management, market regimes, simplicity in strategies, and the shift towards prioritizing risk over profits.

Expert Alex Spiroglou discusses the issues with MACD in momentum trading and introduces the MACD-v indicator for more accurate signals. The podcast covers using MACD-v as a regime filter, trend filter, and integrating it with multi-timeframe and multi-factor approaches. Spiroglou also shares tips for incorporating MACD-v into trading processes and the Momentum Lifecycle Roadmap for market conditions.

Rob Hanna, expert in volatility-based trading strategies, challenges conventional wisdom on using the VIX for market timing. He discusses using SPX signals, indicators for short-term market moves, practical strategies for trading VIX instruments, and a simple VIX model using SPX movements. Listeners can learn about leveraging quicker VIX recovery to reduce drawdowns and new techniques for volatility-based trading.

Tom Basso, a Market Wizard and $600 million fund manager, shares his strategies for profiting in any market conditions. Topics include extreme diversification, simple hedging strategies, using multiple indicators, common-sense trading decisions, and risk management. Learn how to protect your account in downturns while enjoying the ride!

Jason Strimpel, founder of PyQuantNews, shares valuable insights on how traders can find profitable edges in the fast-paced markets. Topics include the dangers of brute-force data mining, identifying market inefficiencies, and the impact of behavioral patterns on trading strategies.

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are: Andrew Swanscott Jason Perz Pavel Kycek Steven Strazza [0:02] Welcome and Overview [0:21] Panel Introduction [9:59] Discussing Trading Strategies [11:18] Integrating Various Trading Tools [13:02] Detailed Strategy Analysis [14:36] Using Regime Filters in Trading [23:46] Understanding Trading as a Discipline [25:17] Realities of Daily Trading [33:47] Handling Drawdowns in Trading [36:07] Learning from Trading Drawdowns [41:34] Analyzing Trading Performance [44:28] Concluding Remarks and Takeaways   Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are: Andrew Swanscott Jason Perz Pavel Kycek Jerry Parker 0:00 Introduction to the Panel 1:18 Introduction of Jerry and the Bird 6:14 Jerry Discusses Trend Following 11:13 Emotional Aspects of Large Trades 15:01 Role of Outlier Trades in Portfolio 23:21 Diversification and Stock Selection 30:15 Ignoring Market Noise 39:39 Trading Volume and Risk Management 50:08 Commodity Stocks and Portfolio Diversification 55:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 57:15 Panelists' Closing Statements Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are: Andrew Swanscott Jason Perz Pavel Kycek Mish Schneider Ian Culley 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcoming 01:25 - Discussion on Trading Commodities 03:42 - Analysis of Current Market Trends 06:36 - Historical Comparison of CPI Trends 10:11 - Geopolitical and Market Predictions for 2024 14:23 - Cocoa Market Surge and Trading Strategies 21:08 - Short-Term Trading Techniques in Volatile Markets 26:43 - Intermarket Analysis and Sector Insights 33:09 - Emerging Markets and Investment Opportunities 42:53 - Cryptocurrency Trading Strategies and Market Analysis 52:00 - Audience Q&A and Relative Rotation Graphs Discussion 57:25 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information   Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.