SI395: Finding Alpha in the Strait of Chaos ft. Andrew Beer

About this episode

Niels and Andrew discuss the impact of geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility on trend following and systematic investing.

Markets are currently being shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological change, and shifting investor behavior. In this episode, Andrew and Niels explore how these forces are influencing trend following and systematic investing. They discuss recent market volatility, the impact of global conflict on asset prices, and why traditional diversification assumptions are being tested. A key focus is the evolving structure of the CTA industry, including the rise of ETFs and the debate between complexity and simplicity in generating alpha. The conversation also examines replication strategies, implementation costs, and whether simpler approaches may deliver more efficient and consistent outcomes over time. ----- 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…

People in this episode

Host: Niels Kaastrup-Larsen

Guest: Andrew Beer

Topics covered

• geopolitical uncertainty
• trend following
• systematic investing
• market volatility
• diversification
• CTA industry
• alpha generation

Keywords

• geopolitical uncertainty
• trend following
• systematic investing
• market volatility
• diversification
• CTA industry
• ETFs
• alpha generation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CTA industry, ETFs, Trend Barometer

Books & works: 50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING, Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio

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