Better System Trader is the podcast and blog dedicated to systematic traders, providing practical tips from trading experts around the world.
This podcast episode made me think back to the very first computer I bought in my high school days. We’re talking about the mid-1980, when computers were still relatively new. Actually, my first computer was a commodore 64 (how good were they!), which my parents bought me, but the first … [Read more...]
In this podcast episode we’re going to be discussing something incredibly fundamental to traders... It’s something we have to do all the time (in fact, you did it coming to this page), and it can have a HUGE impact on our results, both in trading and in life. So, what is it? Any ideas? It’s … [Read more...]
Glad you could join us today for a discussion on what is probably one of the most popular topics in trading, and that is entries and exits. Traders love talking about entries, but the truth is, when you dig deeper and test them out, you might just discover lots of entry and exits techniques … [Read more...]
As I’m sure you’ve realised, things have been very quiet at BST the last 6 months or so. I took a little break from podcasting to focus on some other trading projects but now I’m excited to announce that WE ARE BACK and I can’t wait to share this new podcast episode with you! Our special guest … [Read more...]
I just want to start by saying happy new year! I know it was a few weeks back, but I hope you’ve had a good start to the year and I wish you all the best for 2019. Now I’m really excited to be sharing this episode with you for a number of reasons. I think it’s very timely considering this is … [Read more...]
With so much focus often on the actual trading strategies or investments, portfolio construction can sometimes become an afterthought… or not even considered. However, as we’re going to hear about today, portfolio construction and optimization has the potential for huge increases in … [Read more...]
With recent market stock market actions, talk again is turning to whether this is just another correction. Will the bull market resume or are we in the beginning stages of a bear market? In this episode we have a timely look at the market with Troy Bombardia from investment research firm … [Read more...]
Joining us today as special guest is Michael Grech from Quantopolis. Mike is a quantitative trader with a background in signal processing and computer modelling, and in our chat you'll discover a number of interesting topics, including: Trading based on assumptions and building portfolios of … [Read more...]
A common dream sold to traders, especially when they’re starting out, is the dream of sitting back on the beach sipping cocktails while our trading systems go to work and make us money. While certain aspects of that dream are possible, for example automated trading, traders still need to do a … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Better System Trader podcast, glad you could join us today, and a "Happy Fathers Day" to all the Aussie dads out there. In this episode we’re going to be talking about the pits. The trading pits may be closed (or most of them are anyway) but there's a lot of history there. Lots … [Read more...]
Ever wonder how the ‘other side’ trades? I suppose it depends what ‘trading world’ you live in but in this episode we’re exploring 2 different worlds - the institutional world AND the world of private trading. Joining us to do that is special guest Petra Zacek. Petra started out in the … [Read more...]
Quite often the focus for traders are the technical aspects of trading - indicators, back-testing procedures, robustness checks, statistics, trading platforms, infrastructure etc. All of these aspects can have an impact on trading performance. However, there are other aspects of trading too … [Read more...]
