Bill Dunn: The Trend Trader Who Defied the Norm
Bill Dunn: The Trend Trader Who Defied the Norm Bill Dunn: a pioneer in the finance industry, a risk-taker who defied conventional wisdom and created his legacy in a world dominated by standard practices. With [...]
Systematic Advantage #43
Systematic Advantage #43: Systems make it easy to react when you're filled with fear. The fear of losing money or missing out on a big opportunity can paralyze us, leading to rash decisions or complete [...]
The Rise and Fall of Tulip Mania
The Rise and Fall of Tulip Mania: Lessons from the 17th Century Dutch Economic Phenomenon In the annals of economic history, few events have captured the imagination quite like Tulip Mania. This remarkable period in [...]
Black Swan Events Impacting the Stock Market
Black Swan Events Impacting the Stock Market over the 100 Years Black Swan events, a term coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his 2007 book "The Black Swan," are extremely rare and unpredictable incidents with [...]
Systematic Advantage #42
Systematic Advantage #42: Easily apply various position size methods to fit the personality of any trader One of the coolest things about systematic trading is the flexibility it offers when it comes to position sizing. [...]
Richard Donchian: Father of Trend-Following and Pioneer of Managed Futures
Richard Donchian: Father of Trend-Following and Pioneer of Managed Futures Richard Donchian's name must be mentioned when discussing pioneers in finance. Recognized as the father of trend-following and pioneer of managed futures, Donchian revolutionized how [...]
The Unpredictable Impact
The Unpredictable Impact: How Black Swan Events Shake Up The Markets The Black Swan theory describes an event that surprises the observer, has a significant impact, and is often inappropriately rationalized with the benefit of [...]
Systematic Advantage #41
Systematic Advantage #41: System evaluation is often a true reality check to traders. When it comes to trading, systematic evaluation can be a real game-changer. It is a reality check that keeps your trading strategies [...]
The Alchemy of Portfolio Diversification
The Alchemy of Portfolio Diversification Many centuries ago, alchemists sought to transform base metals into valuable gold through alchemy. Of course, they never succeeded, but their pursuit of knowledge eventually paved the way for modern [...]
Technical Analysis Explained
Title: Technical Analysis Explained Author: Martin Pring Summary: "Technical Analysis Explained" by Martin Pring is a comprehensive guide on technical analysis, a methodology employed by financial market participants to predict future price movements based on the analysis [...]
Systematic Advantage #40
Systematic Advantage #40: Trading systems make building and testing portfolios easy Systematic trading offers a significant advantage in simplifying the process of building and testing investment portfolios. With such a system, you can choose from [...]
The Spectacular Saga of Nick Leeson
The Spectacular Saga of Nick Leeson: The Man Who Broke Barings Bank Barings Bank had been a pillar of the British financial establishment for over two centuries. However, in the 1990s, the bank found itself [...]