Today, together with Graham Robertson of MAN AHL, we delve into the intriguing dynamics of trend following and its relationship with current market conditions, particularly influenced by central bank actions. We examine how trend followers have navigated recent volatility and the challenges posed by fluctuating interest rate expectations. We highlight the significance of understanding correlation trends among different asset classes and the importance of diversifying strategies in enhancing portfolio resilience. The discussion also touches on the complexities of trend following strategies and the necessity for clearer communication to investors about their benefits. As we explore the evolving landscape of systematic investing, the episode underscores the need for adaptive strategies in an unpredictable economic environment.

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Episode TimeStamps:

00:52 - What has caught our attention recently?

02:04 - Are single stocks signaling trouble?

05:00 - Major divergence in market performance globally

08:06 - Industry performance update

09:06 - Our key observations from 2024

11:24 - Advice for getting your market capacity right

15:33 - Our thoughts on trading speed

17:14 - Don't get too caught up on specific narratives

18:38 - Industry performance numbers

20:02 - How Idiosyncratic risk works

26:55 - Setting up the optimal defense

28:31 - Don't be scared of "days like that"

32:21 - Troublemakers in the class room

38:58 - TINA is back in global markets - but with a makeover

40:45 - Our thoughts on the upcoming U.S administration

43:37 - How do we get trend following into our portfolios?

48:33 - The challenges of propagating trend following

51:53 - How to approach market capacity the right way

55:34 - Different times call for different markets

58:47 - Accents are causing trouble for AI

01:00:03 - What is up for next week?

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