There are lots of varying opinions about the markets right now. 

And massive uncertainty about where it's heading next.

In this episode, I'm joined by Mish Schneider from MarketGauge, to discuss Market Phases, including: 

• the 6 types of markets phases to watch for, 

• simple techniques to detect what phase we're in right now,

• how traders and investors can adjust their trading for each phase,

• which phases are best for protection and which can uncover big profits, plus

• what could be next in the markets (and the clues to watch out for!)

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Price charts are no longer enough…

The world of trading is changing and Alpha needs to be found in other ways.

So what should traders do?

In this chat with Fabio Ruggeri from MenthorQ, we discuss how traders can uncover “hidden market reaction zones” to get an edge over traditional chart trading. We also discuss:

• The impact alternative data can have on trading decisions (and generating alpha!),

• The type of data that can reveal hidden market reaction zones,

• What information traders could be missing by looking only at price charts,

• How to use these market reaction zones to manage trades and uncover market sentiment,

• The challenges of using purely technical analysis,

• Plus much more.

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Explore the world of algorithmic trading with Laurens Bensdorp as he delves into his extensive experience managing a diverse portfolio of trading systems. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies, Laurens provides a comprehensive guide to thriving in the volatile trading landscape.

What You'll Learn:

• The journey from trading novice to mastering 55 non-correlated systems,

• How personal beliefs and risk tolerance shape your trading strategy,

• The effectiveness of mean reversion strategies within a diverse trading portfolio,

• Essential tips on managing psychological impacts and drawdowns in trading,

• Steps for developing and backtesting robust trading systems to ensure long-term success,

• Plus much more.

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

A Bloomberg study discovered MACD is the second most popular indicator after the RSI.

But the MACD has BIG problems.

And in this episode, Alex Spiroglou shares the solution. Here’s what you’ll discover:

• The issues with MACD and why it’s often not a good indicator to use in momentum trading,

• The updated MACD-v indicator that overcomes all the traditional issues to give more accurate trading signals,

• How to use MACD-v as a regime filter, a trend filter, and improve signal accuracy to avoid false divergence signals,

• How the Momentum Lifecycle Roadmap provides traders with a comprehensive view of market conditions and potential trading opportunities,

• Why a multi-timeframe and multi-factor approach works and how to integrate it with MACD-v,

• Tips for integrating MACD-v into your trading process and much more.

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

The Volatility Index (VIX) is used by traders to determine when the stock market (S&P) is getting "too risky", so they can protect their trading accounts from losses.

Could traders be using the VIX wrong?

Is there an even better way to time the markets and reduce risk?

In this episode, discover the new secrets of volatility-based trading with Rob Hanna. Rob shares his award-winning insights into using the VIX and SPX to time the market, challenging conventional wisdom and uncovering new strategies for volatility trading. Whether you’re an advanced trader or just looking to refine your approach, this podcast is packed with valuable tips and actionable advice.

Some of the key points you’ll discover:

1. Why conventional wisdom using VIX for market timing could be all wrong,
2. Does VIX movement really predict market moves or is there a better way,
3. How SPX signals can be more effective than VIX signals,
4. The best indicators for predicting short-term market movements,
5. Practical strategies for trading VIX instruments,
6. How quicker VIX recovery can be leveraged to reduce the length of drawdowns,
7. Plus a simple VIX model that uses SPX movements to time the market (the opposite of what most traders do), and much more!

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Tom Basso is a Market Wizard with 5 decades of experience.

After taking 4 years to get to break-even, he eventually transformed himself into a $600 million fund manager.

In this discussion with Tom, we uncover some of the key strategies he uses to profit in almost any market, protect his account from market downturns, and all while enjoying the ride!

Here’s some of the key takeaways:

1. Why traditional diversification isn’t enough and how to deploy extreme diversification to grow your portfolio,

2. Tom’s simple yet powerful hedging strategies to protege your account in a downturn,

3. How to generate more consistent results by “filling the potholes”

4. The advantages of using multiple indicators in trading and which indicators Tom uses (and those he avoids),

5. How to simplify trading decisions using a common sense approach,

6. Plus risk management, position sizing, discipline, surviving long-term and much more.

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

In this episode, Jason Strimpel from PyQuantNews joins me to discuss how traders can find profitable edges and compete effectively in today's fast-paced markets. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, Jason's strategies and insights are invaluable for anyone looking to up their trading game.

Here’s just some of the points you’ll discover:

• How some traders get into trouble by confusing skill with luck,

• Why charts and basic trading platforms aren’t enough to compete in the markets,

• The importance of looking outside the charts for genuine market inefficiencies,

• The dangers of brute-force data mining for strategy design and what to do instead,

• Creative approaches to finding robust trading edges,

• The impact of behavioral patterns and structural market inefficiencies on trading strategies,

• How data-driven strategies can help you identify and capitalize on market inefficiencies,

• Identifying areas in the market where inefficiencies may exist,

• And much more.

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott Jason Perz Pavel Kycek Steven Strazza

[0:02] Welcome and Overview [0:21] Panel Introduction [9:59] Discussing Trading Strategies [11:18] Integrating Various Trading Tools [13:02] Detailed Strategy Analysis [14:36] Using Regime Filters in Trading [23:46] Understanding Trading as a Discipline [25:17] Realities of Daily Trading [33:47] Handling Drawdowns in Trading [36:07] Learning from Trading Drawdowns [41:34] Analyzing Trading Performance [44:28] Concluding Remarks and Takeaways

Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott Jason Perz Pavel Kycek Jerry Parker

0:00 Introduction to the Panel 1:18 Introduction of Jerry and the Bird 6:14 Jerry Discusses Trend Following 11:13 Emotional Aspects of Large Trades 15:01 Role of Outlier Trades in Portfolio 23:21 Diversification and Stock Selection 30:15 Ignoring Market Noise 39:39 Trading Volume and Risk Management 50:08 Commodity Stocks and Portfolio Diversification 55:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 57:15 Panelists' Closing Statements

Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott Jason Perz Pavel Kycek Mish Schneider Ian Culley

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcoming 01:25 - Discussion on Trading Commodities 03:42 - Analysis of Current Market Trends 06:36 - Historical Comparison of CPI Trends 10:11 - Geopolitical and Market Predictions for 2024 14:23 - Cocoa Market Surge and Trading Strategies 21:08 - Short-Term Trading Techniques in Volatile Markets 26:43 - Intermarket Analysis and Sector Insights 33:09 - Emerging Markets and Investment Opportunities 42:53 - Cryptocurrency Trading Strategies and Market Analysis 52:00 - Audience Q&A and Relative Rotation Graphs Discussion 57:25 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Welcome to a new trading series called "The Trading Panel," where I collaborate with Jason Perz from Against All Odds Research and a panel of traders to discuss the markets and all things trading. Participants in this week's panel are:

Andrew Swanscott Jason Perz Pavel Kycek  Tom Basso

[0:02] Introduction [1:14] Guest Introduction [2:24] Discussion on Market Trends and Portfolio Management [7:13] Importance of Risk Management [10:12] Psychology and Handling Drawdowns [15:29] Learning from Market Experiences [19:34] Matching Personality with Trading Style [25:06] Becoming a Trend Follower [29:24] Coping with Market Crises [35:03] Balancing Life and Trading [42:20] Brain Processing and Idea Generation [45:03] Systematic Trading Insights [53:42] Misconceptions in Chart Patterns [1:01:43] Wrap-up and Contact Information

Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.