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Kevin Avery · Investment

Chat With Traders

Chat With Traders is your key to the minds of trading's elite performers. Start listening to learn how a diverse mix of traders went from zero to hero, how they successfully trade markets today, and get their best tips 'n pointers for profitable performance, plus much more. Note: You are responsible for your own trading decisions—this is not financial advice.

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111: David Bush – Strategy Objectives, Statistical Significance, and Market Behavior

09 Feb 2017
1h 20m
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This podcast episode provides valuable insights into the world of trading competitions, strategy development, and live trading, as shared by David, who reflects on his victories and the essential elements of creating effective trading strategies. He underscores the significance of simplicity, robust risk management, an...

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110: George, @RollyTrader – Learning to Trade, Momentum Setups, and Becoming a Venture Capitalist

02 Feb 2017
1h 10m
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This podcast episode features George sharing his extensive journey in trading, underscoring the critical role of mentorship, risk management, and disciplined trading strategies. By reflecting on his lessons learned from experts like Mark Minervini and Mark Cook, George emphasizes the importance of understanding technic...

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109: Edward Thorp – The Man Who Beat the Dealer, and Later, Beat the Market

26 Jan 2017
1h 5m
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This podcast episode features Edward Thorp's remarkable journey from a professor to a master of blackjack and financial markets, illustrating how his mathematical prowess enabled him to uncover strategies to beat casinos and later revolutionize investing with concepts like warrant hedging and the Black-Scholes formula....

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Q6: Delaney Mackenzie – Your Quantitative Trading Questions Answered

23 Jan 2017
1h 15m
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This podcast episode provides valuable insights into the transition into quantitative finance, emphasizing a hands-on approach to learning coding and essential math. The discussion covers critical topics such as the relevance of open-source programming, the importance of creating a quant-friendly culture within traditi...

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108: John Netto – Being a Versatile and Adaptable Trader, While Testing Your Comfort Zone

19 Jan 2017
55m
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This podcast episode focuses on John Netto's transformative journey as a trader, detailing how his experiences in the Marine Corps instilled discipline and self-awareness that shaped his trading approach. He discusses the evolution of his strategies, emphasizing the integration of analytics, technology, and bespoke res...

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107: Anthony Saliba – A 40-Year Trading Career Fueled by Necessity—the Mother of Invention

12 Jan 2017
1h 50m
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This podcast episode features Anthony Saliba, who shares his extensive trading journey, illustrating the pivotal lessons learned through challenges and triumphs in various financial markets. From his early days as a stockbroker dealing with high inflation in the 1970s to developing disciplined trading strategies, navig...

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106: Turney Duff – A Wall Street Trader’s Tale of Spectacular Excess

05 Jan 2017
1h 17m
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This podcast episode chronicles the tumultuous journey of Turney, a trader who ascended from a sales assistant to a billion-dollar portfolio manager, shedding light on the high-stakes world of hedge funds and the pervasive culture of insider trading at Galleon Group. Through vivid storytelling, Turney reveals the allur...

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105: Brendan Poots – How a Former Punter Pioneered a Premier Sports Betting Hedge Fund

29 Dec 2016
1h 1m
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This podcast episode delves into the intricate world of sports betting, narrated by Brendan, who shares his unique insights and experiences in founding The Priomha Group. From the evolution of betting systems to the complexities of in-play trading, Brendan emphasizes the strategic aspects of risk management, regulatory...

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104: Alex, @AT09_Trader – An Appetite For Risk, and Hitting Hard When Opportunity Arises

22 Dec 2016
1h 0m
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This podcast episode chronicles Alex's transformative journey from a novice trader facing financial setbacks to a successful six-figure trader, underscoring his relentless pursuit of knowledge, discipline, and adaptability in both trading and real estate. Through anecdotes of initial failures, evolving strategies, and ...

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Q5: Max Margenot – Good (and Not So Good) Uses of Machine Learning in Finance

20 Dec 2016
56m
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This podcast episode delves into the intriguing world of machine learning applications, particularly in finance, with a focus on credit card fraud detection and the power of unstructured data. Delaney and Max navigate through the hype surrounding machine learning in trading, underscoring the significance of model simpl...

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103: Dave Bergstrom – Escaping Randomness, and Turning to Data for an Edge

15 Dec 2016
59m
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This podcast episode delves into the critical aspects of programming and data-driven trading, highlighting how Dave transformed his trading approach through skillful data mining, realistic expectation setting, and application of his three laws of trading. He underscores the necessity of programming in trading as a pivo...

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Q4: Scott Sanderson – Portfolio Optimization: Risk Preferences In, Trades Out

12 Dec 2016
1h 11m
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This podcast episode delves into the intricate world of quantitative finance, showcasing Scott Sanderson's unique journey from beta testing at Quantopian to becoming an engineer who contributes significantly to its evolution. With a focus on essential concepts like portfolio construction, optimization, and the vital ro...

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102: Eugene Soltes – Unraveling a $65-Billion Ponzi Scheme and Notorious Cases of Insider Trading

07 Dec 2016
1h 30m
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This podcast episode delves into the intricate motivations behind white-collar crime, as articulated by Soltes through a compelling exploration of figures like Bernie Madoff and Michael Rand. By examining personal narratives and psychological insights, Soltes reveals that the prevalence of financial misconduct is not m...

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Q3: Jonathan Larkin – Seeking Alpha? Try MORE Alpha Factors

05 Dec 2016
51m
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This podcast episode delves into the evolution of ensemble learning in finance, underscoring the necessity of combining multiple alpha factors to develop robust and effective trading strategies. It highlights how individual alpha factors, often deemed weak due to varying market conditions and limitations, can be transf...

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101: Siam Kidd – Latching Onto Trends, Strategic Business Moves, and Breaking the Norm

01 Dec 2016
1h 56m
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This podcast episode serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring traders, highlighting the potential pitfalls of day trading and the importance of a strategic, long-term approach to trading and investing. Siam shares his insights on the dangers of impulsive decisions and the need for a multi-timeframe analysis, while ...

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Q2: Jessica Stauth – Seeking Alpha? Try Alpha Factors

28 Nov 2016
1h 7m
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This podcast episode provides an insightful exploration into the realms of alpha and risk factors in quantitative trading, emphasizing the significance of these concepts in investment strategies. Delaney and Jess dissect the roles of alpha factors as predictors of future stock returns and risk factors as measures of po...

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100: Bao, @Modern_Rock – Overcome Adversity, Dominate a Niche, Become ‘the House’

24 Nov 2016
1h 21m
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This podcast episode delves into the transformative journey of a trader from a casual, complacent approach to a disciplined, professional mindset, highlighting the intricate balance of passion, strategy, and the mental aspects of trading. Bao illustrates how critical it is to find a niche, learn from failures, and deve...

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Q1: Delaney Mackenzie – You Don’t Know How Wrong You Are

21 Nov 2016
1h 21m
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This podcast episode features Delaney, the head of the academic arm of Quantopian, as he discusses the mission of democratizing quantitative finance by breaking down barriers of secrecy and accessibility. Delaney emphasizes the importance of education, the value of collaboration through open-source tools like Python li...

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099: Brynne Kelly – What Happens on a Merchant Trading Desk—with an Energy Veteran

17 Nov 2016
1h 17m
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This podcast episode delves into Brynne's extensive journey in energy trading, highlighting the evolution from logistics-driven execution to a deeper understanding of market complexities and trading dynamics. She underscores the importance of collaboration, adaptation to technological advancements, and the challenges f...

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098: Peter To – How Successful Day Trading Can Fly in the Face of Conventional Wisdom—with a Former Poker Player and Ex-Prop Trader

10 Nov 2016
1h 20m
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This podcast episode delves into Peter's multifaceted journey through the trading world, highlighting his evolution from conventional beliefs in gold and value investing to a more nuanced understanding of volatility, emotional trading, and the complexities of prop trading. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, ...

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