TTU141: The Alternative Trendfollower ft. Douglas Greenig, CEO of Florin Court | Top Traders Unplugged podcast

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Episode description

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Douglas Greenig, CEO of Florin Court, as we explore their unique approach to managing $2 billion in assets using a systematic trend following program focused on alternative markets. Discover how they navigate the current macro environment by prioritizing skew over the traditional Sharpe ratio, their process for uncovering new markets, and their strategies for managing risk and uncertainty during times of crisis. We dive deep into their trend following implementation and why it's essential not to become a "backtest junkie." Plus, learn why they steer clear of having money inside of China, despite trading Chinese markets and how the location of their office has impacted their work. Don't miss this enlightening discussion with another industry leader in the CTA space.

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Episode Timestamps:

02:46 - Discovering Florin Court's Trend Following Approach

03:54 - The Macro Perspective: Understanding the Big Picture

07:13 - Why Trend Following and Alternative Markets?

15:55 - Skew Over Sharpe Ratio: A Different Way of Looking at Risk

18:31 - Understanding Crisis Alpha: How Trend Following Shines in Turbulent Times

22:27 - Accessing Individual Markets: The Hunt for Alpha

29:20 - Navigating Risks in Alternative Markets

33:39 - The Role of Macro Factors in Alternative...