Today, Niels and Alan examine a market shaped by two forces pulling in opposite directions: AI’s promise of higher productivity and the inflationary pressure of geopolitical stress. From distorted economic data and shifting rate expectations to energy shocks, fiscal pressure, and the changing role of trend following, this conversation explores why traditional portfolios may need more flexibility than they once did. Alan also shares a world exclusive on the launch of his Regime Adaptive Fund, built around the idea that portfolios should not simply sit through changing regimes, but adjust as markets, inflation, and correlations evolve. A timely discussion on risk, resilience, and the limits of old playbooks.

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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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

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Follow Alan on Twitter [https://twitter.com/alanjdunne].

Episode TimeStamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Top Traders Unplugged

00:36 - Niels welcomes Alan Dunne back to the Systematic Investor Series

01:31 - How AI is distorting economic data, earnings, and construction trends

06:13 - UK council elections, Reform UK, and pressure on political assumptions

09:00 - Trend following update and the shift in fixed income exposure

13:35 - Why recent macro shocks have created a favorable backdrop for trend followers

16:45 - AI, Iran, and the collision between positive and negative supply shocks

26:22 - Graham Capital’s research on macro performance across monetary regimes

37:09 - AQR’s view on multi-asset portfolios, trend following, and inflation risk

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SI399: AI, Inflation and the Portfolio That Refuses to Sit Still ft. Alan Dunne

What does it take to become a true Market Wizard, and why do so many of them fail before they find their edge? In this special episode, Moritz Seibert sits down with Jack Schwager and George Coyle to discuss The Next Generation of Market Wizards, the sixth book in the series that began in 1989. Together, they explore how extraordinary traders are found, how their records are verified in an age of AI, and why many of the most remarkable returns still come from discretionary traders. From blown-up accounts and shorting small caps to the psychological cost of sitting in front of screens for 14 hours a day, this is a rare look at the craft, pressure, and persistence behind exceptional trading.

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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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Moritz on Twitter [https://twitter.com/moritzseibert].

Episode TimeStamps:

00:00 – Why single trading systems rarely produce “wizard-level” returns

01:17 – Introduction to the new Market Wizards book

02:37 – George Coyle’s background and path to co-authoring

05:00 – What makes this new book different (focus on solo traders)

06:00 – How top traders are discovered

10:46 – Verifying extreme performance claims in the AI era

13:26 – The most surprising trait: repeated early failure

15:54 – New-generation strategies that break “classic” rules

19:02 – Timeless trading principles that still hold

21:16 – Why most market wizards are discretionary, not systematic

24:41 – Why individual quant systems rarely achi

OI22: Inside the Next Generation Market Wizards ft. Jack Schwager & George Coyle

Today, we are joined by Philip Diehl, former Director of the United States Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, for a timely conversation about gold’s renewed role in a world shaped by inflation, geopolitical stress, central bank demand, and uncertainty around fiat currencies. Philip explains why gold’s recent rise is not simply a speculative move, but part of a broader shift in how governments, institutions, and individuals think about wealth preservation. From central bank buying and Chinese retail demand to Bitcoin, ETFs, physical coins, and the limits of the U.S. dollar system, this episode explores why gold is once again moving from the margins of portfolios toward the center of the macro conversation.

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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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Alan on LinkedIn. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanjdunne/]

Follow Philip on LinkedIn. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-n-diehl-96621414/]

Episode TimeStamps:

00:00 - Why Philip Diehl believes investors should “buy the dip” in gold

01:14 - Philip’s career from public policy to the U.S. Mint

06:08 - What U.S. Money Reserve does and why physical gold matters

08:08 - The forces behind gold’s powerful multi-year rally

13:08 - Central bank buying, dollar risk, and portfolio diversification

19:05 - Why some central banks may sell gold during stress

22:18 - Chinese demand, cultural memory, and the role of retail buyers

28:32 - Why Philip does not see Bitcoin as “digital gold”

32:44

GM99: Gold, Trust, and the Return of Real Assets ft. Philip Diehl

Today, we explore what it means to invest in a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). We discuss why geopolitical shocks... especially supply-driven ones... are creating persistent trends across markets, and why trend-following strategies are thriving despite strong equity performance. The conversation dives into how investors process information (or fail to), the limits of central bank responses to supply shocks, and why markets may not be fully pricing in current risks. Mark also shares new research comparing hedge fund strategies under different volatility regimes, highlighting why managed futures stand out as a robust diversifier. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on AI, replication strategies, and the growing role of narrative versus data in investment decision-making.

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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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Mark on Twitter [https://twitter.com/mrzepczynski].

Episode TimeStamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Preparing for the unpredictable

00:36 – Entering a VUCA world: volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity

02:00 – “Uncharted territory” in markets and beyond

05:30 – Central banks, leadership changes, and policy uncertainty

07:16 – Oil markets, OPEC shifts, and geopolitical tension

10:16 – Trend-following performance update and market context

14:06 – Reverse engineering CTAs and the role of AI

18:42 – Replication strategies vs. true alpha

22:41 – Trend-following performance metrics (April update)

24:43 – Supply s

SI398: Navigating a VUCA World ft. Mark Rzepczynski

In this episode Kevin Coldiron is joined by bestselling author Joe Studwell who speaks about his new book How Africa Works: Success and Failure on the World’s Last Development Frontier. We discuss why many of our perceptions about Africa are wrong - why one big problem has been too few people, not too many and why the continent isn’t as resource-rich as we think. Joe talks us through some surprising success stories - like Rwanda’s emulation of Singapore and Botswana’s success in avoiding “the resource curse”. This is the time to begin researching and understanding the opportunities in a continent that has more land mass than the US, China and India combined and will eventually be home to the majority of the world’s young people.

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50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE [https://dunncapital.com/DUNN%2050-Year%20Book-TTU]

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Follow Niels on Twitter [https://twitter.com/toptraderslive], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive] or via the TTU website [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/].

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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Kevin on SubStack [https://kevincoldiron.substack.com/] & read his Book [https://riseofcarry.com/].

Follow Joe on LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/in/joe-studwell-773880ab?originalSubdomain=uk] and read his book. [https://www.amazon.com/How-Africa-Works-author/dp/0802158439/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5PR72NdSh4qwXaPDQSq41kE5zdSCu_-70jeHLQ-beZT3tXpsNaEyBVV1X6e9b_8R7rDuFL9L81E8MS1cV569I_3FGLMnfLkF7wXNhV3p7jeCaZVnbPApy9MDMA8GlnnrsjuZyEQpm1Pl8dgxtlxZApHdVgioY6T1YpWuG604oMFqEkUM1dRSqYeh7hEAaSsO.LJ0uiQylsgmrCsmYsWWbaf5pM2TYG_ffRbqKwJ3GlZI&dib_tag=se&qid=1775416612&refinements=p_27%3AJoe+Studwell&s=books&sr=1-1]

Episode TimeStamps:

00:01 - Introduction to the episode and g

IL48: The Misunderstood Economics of Africa ft. Joe Studwell

Today Cem Karsan and Niels Kaastrup-Larsen examine a market environment where politics, geopolitics and liquidity are becoming harder to separate. Cem argues that recent market strength is not just a reaction to better news, but part of a broader effort to manage risk, support collateral values and prepare for deeper geopolitical stress. From rising military spending and the Strait of Hormuz to treasury demand, QIS growth, AI and the next inflation wave, this conversation is about what happens when markets stop being passive observers and become tools in a larger strategic contest.

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Follow Niels on Twitter [https://twitter.com/toptraderslive], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive] or via the TTU website [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/].

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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Cem on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jam_croissant].

Episode TimeStamps:

00:00:01 - Introduction to Top Traders Unplugged

00:00:35 - Niels and Cem reconnect and set the stage

00:01:51 - Truth, narratives and the blurring of reality

00:04:15 - Fed independence, politics and credibility

00:07:45 - The rise of QIS and demand for alternative strategies

00:12:52 - Trend following update and current market performance

00:15:23 - Framing the disconnect between markets and reality

00:20:09 - Liquidity, market rallies and strategic positioning

00:25:08 - Are markets being actively managed

00:34:51 - The real geopolitical battle and the role of China

00:40:32 - What investors may be underpricing

00:52:55 - Why markets can rise despite growing risks

00:55:56 - Treasury demand, intervention and future policy paths

SI397: The Market Isn’t Free Anymore, It’s Being Managed ft. Cem Karsan

Today, Cem Karsan sits down with Lyn Alden for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces quietly shaping markets beneath the surface. From the persistence of fiscal dominance to the role of populism, demographics, and global power shifts, they explore why the current macro regime may be far harder to reverse than many expect. The discussion moves beyond economics into politics, examining how inequality, globalization, and technological change feed into inflation dynamics and policy decisions. They also tackle the future of the dollar, the risks to its global dominance, and the complex role of crypto in a system defined by power, incentives, and control.

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Follow Niels on Twitter [https://twitter.com/toptraderslive], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive] or via the TTU website [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/].

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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Cem on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jam_croissant].

Episode TimeStamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and trading floor setting

00:01:28 - Cem introduces Lyn Alden and frames the macro discussion

00:02:23 - Lyn outlines her framework and the rise of fiscal dominance

00:05:31 - Multipolar world and shifting reserve currency dynamics

00:06:20 - Why debt cycles lead to persistent fiscal expansion

00:13:42 - Debate on debt, modern monetary theory, and dollar privilege

00:18:29 - Populism, inequality, and political drivers of inflation

00:24:25 - Trade deficits, globalization, and domestic consequences

00:30:20 - What happens if dollar dominance weakens

00:34:16 - Comparing today to the 1940s vs the 1970s

00:41:47 - Democracy, authoritarian drift, and rule of law

UGO11: Fiscal Dominance, Dollar Power, and the Politics Driving Markets ft. Lyn Alden

Today, Rob Carver joins us to reflect on a market environment that appears calm on the surface but feels increasingly fragile underneath. From oil market distortions and muted reactions to geopolitical risk to the steady resilience of equities, the conversation questions whether price action is telling the full story. Rob shares insights from his own performance, including why slower trend signals have recently dominated and why he is running lower risk despite positive returns. The discussion moves into portfolio construction, return stacking, and the growing role of ETFs, alongside a candid look at where complexity adds value in systematic investing and where it does not.

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50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE [https://dunncapital.com/DUNN%2050-Year%20Book-TTU]

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Follow Niels on Twitter [https://twitter.com/toptraderslive], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive] or via the TTU website [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/].

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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Rob on Twitter [https://my.captivate.fm/@InvestingIdiocy].

Episode TimeStamps:

00:00 - Intro & current market backdrop

04:30 - Oil market dislocations and futures vs physical pricing

10:00 - Equities hitting highs despite geopolitical tension

13:30 - ETFs, fees, and structural shifts in investment vehicles

17:00 - Trend following performance update and April results

20:30 - Rob’s year-to-date and 12-month performance breakdown

25:00 - Why slow trend signals outperformed

27:30 - How to evaluate large CTA managers

31:00 - Where PhDs add value in systematic investing

43:00 - Signal weighting, crisis alpha, and portfolio construction

52:00 - Return stacking and diversifying equities

01:06:30 - Managed futures ETFs vs r

SI396: Markets Look Calm… But Are They? ft. Rob Carver

Markets are not stable systems. They evolve, adapt, and quietly erode the edges traders rely on. In this episode, Toby Crabel reflects on decades of experience navigating that reality, from the early days of Opening Range Breakout strategies to today’s fragmented and highly competitive landscape. He explains why momentum behaves differently now, how liquidity has shifted across sessions, and why execution has become a defining edge. The conversation also explores the limits of AI, the persistence of technical principles, and the importance of adapting without overfitting. At its core, this is a discussion about humility, uncertainty, and staying relevant as markets change.

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50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE [https://dunncapital.com/DUNN%2050-Year%20Book-TTU]

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Follow Niels on Twitter [https://twitter.com/toptraderslive], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive] or via the TTU website [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/].

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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Alan on Twitter [https://twitter.com/alanjdunne].

Follow Niels on Twitter [https://twitter.com/toptraderslive], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive].

Find out more about DUNN Capital [https://dunncapital.com/]

Follow Crabel Capital Management on LinkedIn. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/crabel-capital-management/?originalSubdomain=mu]

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Markets are probabilistic and inherently uncertain

01:40 - Introduction to Toby Crabel and his career

03:01 - From tennis to trading and early market exposure

06:10 - Opening ran

TTU152: Where is the Open? ft. Toby Crabel

Markets are currently being shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological change, and shifting investor behavior. In this episode, Andrew and Niels explore how these forces are influencing trend following and systematic investing. They discuss recent market volatility, the impact of global conflict on asset prices, and why traditional diversification assumptions are being tested. A key focus is the evolving structure of the CTA industry, including the rise of ETFs and the debate between complexity and simplicity in generating alpha. The conversation also examines replication strategies, implementation costs, and whether simpler approaches may deliver more efficient and consistent outcomes over time.

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50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE [https://dunncapital.com/DUNN%2050-Year%20Book-TTU]

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Follow Niels on Twitter [https://twitter.com/toptraderslive], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive] or via the TTU website [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/].

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 [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate].

And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/10-reasons-shownotes].

Learn more about the Trend Barometer here [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/].

Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com [info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]

And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes [https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW] so more people can discover the podcast.

Follow Andrew on Twitter [https://twitter.com/andrewdbeer1].

Episode TimeStamps:

01:27 - Geopolitical uncertainty and parallels to past crises

03:13 - Why this crisis feels different from previous ones

04:24 - Ideology, negotiation, and unintended consequences

06:16 - AI, technology, and the changing global landscape

10:58 - Technology dependence and societal tradeoffs

12:37 - Market environment and trend following conditions

16:02 - CTA performance and the macro “do over” of 2026

21:11 - Traditional markets vs systematic strategies

22:39 - Hedge fund losses and dispersion across strategies

25:48 - CTA alpha, simplicity, and ETF performance

32:42 - Complexity vs efficiency in portfolio construction

39:40 -

SI395: Finding Alpha in the Strait of Chaos ft. Andrew Beer

Join Niels Kaastrup-Larsen as he explores the world of finance and investing, through weekly conversations with the most interesting and experienced investors, economists, traders & thought leaders. Learn from their experiences, their successes, and their failures. We don't want you to think like them...but we do want to make you think! Stay up-to-date on https://toptradersunplugged.com

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