SI239: CTAs Profits from Food Crisis...True or False? ft. Andrew Beer

SI239: CTAs Profits from Food Crisis...True or False? ft. Andrew Beer

Join us for a riveting conversation with Andrew Beer, where we dive deep into the world of systematic trend following, CTA Replication, and much more. As we explore the current state of central banks, we uncover the challenges that come with investing during periods when yields rise. Andrew shares his insights on why the language used in portfolio management can be misleading and what happens when we can't rely on banks being safe. Then we get into what has been going on in the world of CTA Replication and why Andrew is surprised by the DrawDowns that his fund has experienced in recent months. Finally, we debunk false narratives surrounding hedge funds profiting from the food crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and discuss the demonization of capitalism. Don't miss out on this captivating episode!

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Episode TimeStamps:

02:41 - What happened this week?

11:46 - Industry performance update

13:57 - Replication - reasons for concern?

16:58 - Why the current drawdown exceeds that of the benchmark?

23:51 - The challenge of making money when yields rise

32:27 - Do Replication funds really out-perform over time?

40:56 - The challenges of picking a single manager

47:51 - Should you make changes to your model?

53:29 - Gaurdian article on CTAs role in food crisis

01:03:12 - Thanks for listening

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