SI334: Why Quants Might Be Your Best Bet ft. Nick Baltas

Together with Nick Baltas, we're diving deep into systematic investing to discuss why strategies like trend following is a hidden gem in the current (crazy) economic and geo-political landscape. We touch on recent trends, the implications of AI in investing, and how these dynamics can impact our portfolios. We also discuss the costs of rebalancing and the potential pitfalls when it comes to fixed-weight portfolios, how the trust in the financial system and economic data is starting to fade rapidly and much more. Stay tuned, there is a lot to unpack. ----- 50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE ----- Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website. 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. And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here. Learn more about the Trend Barometer here. Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast. Follow Nick on Twitter. Episode TimeStamps: 01:40 - What has caught our attention recently? 05:26 - A mini crash in the crypto space 11:24 - Breath vs Size of Crypto Investors 14:24 - The US Fixed Income policy is changing 16:07 - Industry performance update 19:21 - Reviewing current trends in 2025 23:46 - How people react to trend following as a defensive strategy 28:51 - What are the most popular risk mitigation strategies? 30:53 - An alternative way of allocating away from bonds and into "safe" equities 38:13 - The trust in the system is fading...rapidly 46:53 - Why price might be more accurate when using trend following 49:42 - The unintended impact of rebalancing Copyright © 2024 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved ---- PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment