039: Michael Cook discusses position sizing to maximise returns, using the market to determine stop levels and the role of discretion in systematic trading.

039: Michael Cook discusses position sizing to maximise returns, using the market to determine stop levels and the role of discretion in systematic trading.

We've been very lucky to have a number of trading champions on the podcast before and this episode we get to talk to another champion trader, Michael Cook, who won the World Cup Trading championships in 2007 (Futures), 2011 (Stocks) and 2014 (Futures).

Michael worked in the institutional world for a number of years before leaving behind the banks and hedge funds to trade for himself.

In this episode we'll be discussing how to increase returns with the same risk, using the market to determine stop levels, selecting a position sizing algorithm and the role of discretion in systematic trading.

In this episode we discuss
  • How a short statement from Larry Williams influenced Michael to enter the World Cup Trading championship and what we can all learn from it
  • How Michael won the trading championship multiple times and the unexpected benefit of winning
  • A method to increasing returns for a given risk
  • Why market related stops make more sense that a fixed cash amount
  • Position sizing algorithms and why fixed fractional is often the best approach
  • How to recognise conditions that could cause a strategy to fail before it actually does
  • Hard and soft stops, and how to consider the risk of each
  • The role of discretion in systematic trading
  • Occasions where it make sense to override trading strategies - being more trader than system purist
  • Where to find trading ideas

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.

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002: Brent Penfold discusses trading principles, money management, risk of ruin and how to overcome greed, hope and fear in trading

002: Brent Penfold discusses trading principles, money management, risk of ruin and how to overcome greed, hope and fear in trading

In this episode with Brent Penfold we cover fundamental topics that impacts traders of all levels, from beginner to advanced. We talk about some of the psychological issues traders face, the principles all traders need to accept to be successful, that elusive Holy Grail of trading and an extremely important mathematical concept that can identify if you’re going to blow up your account, so don’t miss that. The guest also provides actionable tips and tricks to overcome these issues along with a simple method to determine if a strategy is broken, which could save you lots of money and stress. Topics discussed: How to trades 24 markets actively and be finished by 9:30am The simple reason why most traders fail The principles all traders need to accept to be successful The one mathematical measure that can tell if you'll blow up your account - don't miss this! The Holy Grail The most important aspect of trading How to remove hope from your trading How to combat greed The impact fear can have on your trading and a hot tip to overcome it A simple method to determine if your strategy is broken, this tip could save you loads of money!   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.

19 Apr 20151h 12min

000: Welcome to Better System Trader

000: Welcome to Better System Trader

Welcome to Better System Trader, the podcast where expert traders share tips, tricks and actionable insights to improve trading results. In this episode I introduce Better System Trader, what its all about, what to expect, and a little background on myself.   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.

11 Apr 20155min

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