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Today on Top Traders Unplugged, I continue our conversation with Alan Sheen, talking about how and why he designed Dalton Street Capital’s investment strategy the way he did, and how it has performed compared to the market average over the past three years. Listen in to today’s episode to learn how Alan’s strategies are different from traditional managed futures, his managerial approach that enables employees to innovate, and what an investor should ask a potential manager when doing their due diligence.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer &amp; Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why Alan developed a hedging strategy based on volatility and liquidityThe connection between the Australian and US marketsWhy Alan does not trade in US markets in his intra-day strategyWhy Dalton Street Capital focuses on Australiasian marketsWhere Dalton Street Capital’s return profile comes fromWhy Alan also trades in medium to long-term trend followingHow Dalton Street Capital’s equity portfolio performs against the market averageAlan’s perspective on model decayWhy alignment of interest is important in an investment strategyHow Alan approaches market researchWhat questions should investors be asking themselves-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating &amp; Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Alan on TwitterCopyright © 2023 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. Click Here2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I’m really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! Click Here3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. Click HerePrivacy PolicyDisclaimer

Today on Top Traders Unplugged, I continue our conversation with Alan Sheen, talking about how and why he designed Dalton Street Capital’s investment strategy the way he did, and how it has performed compared to the market average over the past three years. Listen in to today’s episode to learn how Alan’s strategies are different from traditional managed futures, his managerial approach that enables employees to innovate, and what an investor should ask a potential manager when doing their due diligence.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer &amp; Better Performing Portfolio using this <a href="https://dunncapital.com/TTU-PBT-ShowNotes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FREE NEW Portfolio Builder Tool</a>In This Episode, You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Why Alan developed a hedging strategy based on volatility and liquidity</li><li>The connection between the Australian and US markets</li><li>Why Alan does not trade in US markets in his intra-day strategy</li><li>Why Dalton Street Capital focuses on Australiasian markets</li><li>Where Dalton Street Capital’s return profile comes from</li><li>Why Alan also trades in medium to long-term trend following</li><li>How Dalton Street Capital’s equity portfolio performs against the market average</li><li>Alan’s perspective on model decay</li><li>Why alignment of interest is important in an investment strategy</li><li>How Alan approaches market research</li><li>What questions should investors be asking themselves</li></ul>----- Follow Niels on <a href="https://twitter.com/toptraderslive" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or via the <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TTU website</a>.IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/flavor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about the Trend Barometer <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Send your questions to <a href="mailto:info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@toptradersunplugged.com</a>And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating &amp; Review on <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Alan on <a href="@HESTASuper" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>Copyright © 2023 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/ebooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a>2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I’m really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a>3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a><a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/legal/privacy-policy/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a><a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/disclaimer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a>

TTU111: Alignment of Interest ft. Alan Sheen of Dalton Street Capital – 2of2

Today on Top Traders Unplugged, I’m speaking with Alan Sheen, Founder and CIO of Dalton Street Capital. Alan has an interesting background in science and engineering, and also spent time in the military, which allowed him to later thrive in rules-based investing. He’s also the first Australian manager to be on the podcast. Listen in to today’s episode to learn about Alan’s journey from the Australian military to starting his own investment firm, why investors should look at volatility not as risk but as an opportunity, and what an investor’s own personal car says about their investment strategies.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer &amp; Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You’ll Learn:What Alan’s childhood was like in AustraliaWhy Alan studied aeronautical engineeringHow Alan equates gas-turbine engines with robust investingHow Alan’s experience in the military helps him as an investorHow Alan was influenced by Darwin’s “The Origin of the Species”Quantitative investment’s prevalence in Australia in the early ’90sThe influence the VIX Index had on Alan’s careerHow Alan’s hedging strategy turned into a managed futures strategyWhy Alan use an equity portfolio as collateral instead of cashHow volatility can be opportunity and a friendHow Berkshire Hathaway has benefited from a volatile marketThe importance of an investment manager to personalize their hedge funds-----Links Mentioned:Sensation Seeking and Hedge FundsFollow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating &amp; Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Alan on TwitterCopyright © 2023 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. Click Here2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I’m really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! Click Here3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. Click HerePrivacy PolicyDisclaimer

Today on Top Traders Unplugged, I’m speaking with Alan Sheen, Founder and CIO of Dalton Street Capital. Alan has an interesting background in science and engineering, and also spent time in the military, which allowed him to later thrive in rules-based investing. He’s also the first Australian manager to be on the podcast. Listen in to today’s episode to learn about Alan’s journey from the Australian military to starting his own investment firm, why investors should look at volatility not as risk but as an opportunity, and what an investor’s own personal car says about their investment strategies.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer &amp; Better Performing Portfolio using this <a href="https://dunncapital.com/TTU-PBT-ShowNotes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FREE NEW Portfolio Builder Tool</a>In This Episode, You’ll Learn:<ul><li>What Alan’s childhood was like in Australia</li><li>Why Alan studied aeronautical engineering</li><li>How Alan equates gas-turbine engines with robust investing</li><li>How Alan’s experience in the military helps him as an investor</li><li>How Alan was influenced by Darwin’s “The Origin of the Species”</li><li>Quantitative investment’s prevalence in Australia in the early ’90s</li><li>The influence the VIX Index had on Alan’s career</li><li>How Alan’s hedging strategy turned into a managed futures strategy</li><li>Why Alan use an equity portfolio as collateral instead of cash</li><li>How volatility can be opportunity and a friend</li><li>How Berkshire Hathaway has benefited from a volatile market</li><li>The importance of an investment manager to personalize their hedge funds</li></ul>----- Links Mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://my.captivate.fm/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Fund_Managers_Cars.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sensation Seeking and Hedge Funds</a></li></ul>Follow Niels on <a href="https://twitter.com/toptraderslive" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or via the <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TTU website</a>.IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/flavor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about the Trend Barometer <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Send your questions to <a href="mailto:info@toptradersunplugged.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@toptradersunplugged.com</a>And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating &amp; Review on <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Alan on <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/@HESTASuper" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>Copyright © 2023 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/ebooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a>2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I’m really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a>3. Other Resources that can help youAnd if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. <a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a><a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/legal/privacy-policy/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a><a href="https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/disclaimer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a>

TTU110: The Opportunity of Volatility ft. Alan Sheen of Dalton Street Capital – 1of2

As the co-founder of Dalton Street Capital Alan invests clients money using algorithm that exploits behaviours in the market to generate returns for investors. Since inception Dalton Street Capital has returned 19.9% p.a.

Ep 11: Alan Sheen - Algorithmic Investing