064: Cryptocurrencies and Machine Learning with Bert Mouler

12/11/16 • 44 min

Better System Trader

As markets become more mature and more efficient, it can be become increasingly difficult to find sustainable edges.

Many traders are looking at the same data and using the same techniques, so what are our options here?

2 of the obvious options we have are:

Try to find a unique approach to the markets or at least something that isn't so popular,
Explore alternative markets where inefficiencies are more prevalent.

In this episode, our guest Bert Mouler is going to discuss both options and share his solutions.

Bert has been an independent trader for close to a decade and is the President and CIO of Profluent Capital, which uses advanced AI and machine learning technology to produce uncorrelated alpha for their clients.

In our chat today, you will learn:

Cryptocurrency markets – what to trade, the huge inefficiencies that exist and finding edges in the bitcoin markets
The advantages and disadvantages of Machine Learning and tips to use it effectively in trading
Feature engineering and the importance of looking at data in unique ways

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

As markets become more mature and more efficient, it can be become increasingly difficult to find sustainable edges.

Many traders are looking at the same data and using the same techniques, so what are our options here?

2 of the obvious options we have are:

Try to find a unique approach to the markets or at least something that isn't so popular,
Explore alternative markets where inefficiencies are more prevalent.

In this episode, our guest Bert Mouler is going to discuss both options and share his solutions.

In our chat today, you will learn:

Cryptocurrency markets – what to trade, the huge inefficiencies that exist and finding edges in the bitcoin markets
The advantages and disadvantages of Machine Learning and tips to use it effectively in trading
Feature engineering and the importance of looking at data in unique ways

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063: Market Regimes with Alan Clement

Most trading strategies have an optimal type of market condition where they work at their absolute best, so having an understanding of market conditions and being able to detect and adapt to them can really have a huge impact on trading performance.

But how can we measure market regimes properly?

What techniques can we use to find that delicate balance between stability and reactivity so that it improves performance rather than reduces it?

Our guest for this episode, Alan Clement, has completed considerable research into market regimes and is going to share his knowledge with us today!

Alan is a Certified Financial Technician, full time independent trader, quantitative trading systems designer and private investment consultant.

In our chat today, you will learn:

Market regimes – what they are and how they can impact the performance of your trading strategies
The different types of Market Regimes and key aspects to consider when defining them
Indicators, market breadth and intermarket measures – which ones are the best for detecting market regimes?

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065: The Top 10 Trading Lessons of 2016

So here it is: The Top 10 Trading Lessons for 2016!

I have to admit, creating this list was really fun. Not only because I got to look back and remember all of the great episodes we released and the knowledge that these fantastic guests shared with us, but also because I had the chance to think about the impact these episodes hopefully had on your trading too.

This Top 10 List was chosen based on a few factors, including download stats, feedback from listeners and some of my own personal favorites. So although this list is not solely based on analytics, each episode was chosen with the intention to offer powerful trading insights as you move into the new year.

So if you missed any of these episodes, make sure you listen to them before we ring in the new year!

Also make sure to download the FREE BONUS audio package — This audio contains the biggest trading lessons from each of the guests in this Top 10 list and I compiled them to make sure we all learn from their insights. It’s only short but it’s packed with valuable info!

One last note: NONE of this would be possible without you and your support. So I want to THANK YOU for a fantastic 2016!

So (drumroll please.....) here they are: My Top 10 Trading Lessons for 2016