Stories for Traders: A Trend followers’ journey through it all with Andrew Strasman of Totem Asset Group

The Derivative

Have you ever wondered how successful traders make their fortunes in the markets? In this episode of The Derivative Podcast, we explore the world of trend following with a master in the field, Andrew Strasman. Here first-hand about his journey as a trend follower, from his early days in the trading pit to his experience in the real estate market and the birth of high-frequency trading.

Throughout the discussion, Jeff and Andrew talk about the importance of risk management, position sizing, and having a stop order in place. We'll also dive into the problem of shorting cryptocurrencies and trying to predict market winners.

Uncover the significance of monitoring trades from inception to conclusion and implementing stop orders, and delve into the no-nonsense approach towards the financial crisis of 2008, the global impact of central bank digital currency, the utilization of CTA indices, the methods by which conventional trend followers generated alpha, and a plethora of other captivating topics — SEND IT!

Chapters:

00:00-01:29=Intro

01:30-12:52= The turtle Quiz & Skiing creekside

12.53-36:47= First taste of Trend Following, Board of Trade shenanigans, early days of high-frequency trading

36.48-54:00= A French Trading company, DRW days & You vs. Yourself

54:01-01:19:53= Earning your stripes, 40in20out: importance of stop-orders & your pure dollar at risk

01:19:54-01:30:58= Totem: the spark between boldness & humility / Central Bank high jinx

01:30:59-01:46:26= Vol targeting: Last year’s darling is this year’s heel & Side-stepping Trend Following

Check out Andrew's websites for more information at totemasset.com & 40in20out.com & follow along with Andrew on LinkedIn for all the latest news.

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