In today\u2019s special episode, I go deep into how to design a robust and profitable Trend Following program. I also cover topics such as why having an opinion on any of your trading positions can be a bad idea, how Trend Following returns can vary massively with just a slight shift in portfolio weightings, the benefits of having a unique approach to the markets, and why longer-term trading may be more profitable than short-term trading.
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Episode TimeStamps:
0:00 \u2013 Intro
1:37 \u2013 A thank-you to our hosts, previous guests, production team, and all listeners of the show
3:35 \u2013 2020 Macro recap from Niels
6:51 \u2013 How to think about trading and system development
31:59 \u2013 Performance recap
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