Better System Trader

There are lots of varying opinions about the markets right now.  And massive uncertainty about where it's heading next. In this episode, I'm joined by Mish Schneider from MarketGauge, to discuss Market Phases, including:  * the 6 types of markets phases to watch for,  * simple techniques to detect what phase we're in right now, * how traders and investors can adjust their trading for each phase, * which phases are best for protection and which can uncover big profits, plus * what could be next in the markets (and the clues to watch out for!)   Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Price charts are no longer enough…   The world of trading is changing and Alpha needs to be found in other ways.   So what should traders do?   In this chat with Fabio Ruggeri from MenthorQ, we discuss how traders can uncover “hidden market reaction zones” to get an edge over traditional chart trading. We also discuss: * The impact alternative data can have on trading decisions (and generating alpha!), * The type of data that can reveal hidden market reaction zones, * What information traders could be missing by looking only at price charts, * How to use these market reaction zones to manage trades and uncover market sentiment, * The challenges of using purely technical analysis, * Plus much more.   Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

Explore the world of algorithmic trading with Laurens Bensdorp as he delves into his extensive experience managing a diverse portfolio of trading systems. From foundational concepts to advanced strategies, Laurens provides a comprehensive guide to thriving in the volatile trading landscape.   What You'll Learn:   * The journey from trading novice to mastering 55 non-correlated systems, * How personal beliefs and risk tolerance shape your trading strategy, * The effectiveness of mean reversion strategies within a diverse trading portfolio, * Essential tips on managing psychological impacts and drawdowns in trading, * Steps for developing and backtesting robust trading systems to ensure long-term success, * Plus much more.   Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

A Bloomberg study discovered MACD is the second most popular indicator after the RSI.   But the MACD has BIG problems.   And in this episode, Alex Spiroglou shares the solution. Here’s what you’ll discover:   * The issues with MACD and why it’s often not a good indicator to use in momentum trading, * The updated MACD-v indicator that overcomes all the traditional issues to give more accurate trading signals, * How to use MACD-v as a regime filter, a trend filter, and improve signal accuracy to avoid false divergence signals, * How the Momentum Lifecycle Roadmap provides traders with a comprehensive view of market conditions and potential trading opportunities, * Why a multi-timeframe and multi-factor approach works and how to integrate it with MACD-v, * Tips for integrating MACD-v into your trading process and much more.   Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

The Volatility Index (VIX) is used by traders to determine when the stock market (S&P) is getting "too risky", so they can protect their trading accounts from losses. Could traders be using the VIX wrong? Is there an even better way to time the markets and reduce risk? In this episode, discover the new secrets of volatility-based trading with Rob Hanna. Rob shares his award-winning insights into using the VIX and SPX to time the market, challenging conventional wisdom and uncovering new strategies for volatility trading. Whether you’re an advanced trader or just looking to refine your approach, this podcast is packed with valuable tips and actionable advice. Some of the key points you’ll discover: 1. Why conventional wisdom using VIX for market timing could be all wrong, 2. Does VIX movement really predict market moves or is there a better way, 3. How SPX signals can be more effective than VIX signals, 4. The best indicators for predicting short-term market movements, 5. Practical strategies for trading VIX instruments, 6. How quicker VIX recovery can be leveraged to reduce the length of drawdowns, 7. Plus a simple VIX model that uses SPX movements to time the market (the opposite of what most traders do), and much more!   Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.