<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2109174/open_sms">Send us a text</a>What if the key to exceptional investment success is challenging everything you know? Meet Alex Krainer, who turns conventional wisdom on its head with his unique perspective on trend following. Through a captivating exploration of his journey from academia to navigating the unpredictable waters of financial markets, Alex urges us to question the accepted narratives. He shares gripping stories from the dot-com boom and oil price shocks, illustrating the futility of relying solely on predictions and the importance of adaptability in an ever-evolving financial landscape. Join us as we unravel the concept of trend following, a strategy that emphasizes consistency over time despite short-term setbacks. We draw captivating parallels to sports and entertainment, underlining that perseverance and embracing failure are the cornerstones of success. Delve into the mechanics behind price-based trading strategies, where Alex explains how systematic approaches can outshine traditional market analysis. By focusing on price movements over fundamentals, traders can diversify across markets, from commodities like coffee and crude oil to digital assets like Bitcoin, free from cognitive biases. Turning to the realm of asset management, we explore the hidden trend-following nature of renowned investors such as Warren Buffett, challenging the perception of them as purely value investors. Alex also offers insights into the psychology of personal investment, emphasizing the necessity of a strategy to navigate financial complexity. From managing geopolitical tensions to mapping market trends with machine learning, this episode is packed with insights that challenge conventional thinking, promising listeners a deeper understanding of financial markets with a strategic edge. AGLX Confidence in Complexity short commercial&nbsp; <a href='https://www.aglx.com/newsletter-signup-north-america'>Stay in the Loop.</a> Don't have time to listen to the podcast? Want to make some snowmobiles? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive deeper insights on current and past episodes. Find us on X. @NoWayOutcast <a href='https://thewhirl.substack.com/'>Substack: The Whirl of ReOrientation </a> Want to develop your organization’s capacity for free and independent action (Organic Success)? Learn more and follow us at: <a href='https://www.aglx.com/'>https://www.aglx.com/</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AGLXConsulting'>https://www.youtube.com/@AGLXConsulting</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/aglx-consulting-llc/'>https://www.linkedin.com/company/aglx-consulting-llc/</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandrivera/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandrivera</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjmcgrath1/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjmcgrath1</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemccrone/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemccrone</a> Recent podcasts where you’ll also find Mark and Ponch: <a href='https://No-Bell.transistor.fm/s1/24'>The No Bell Podcast Episode 24</a> <a href='https://www.actanonverbapodcast.com/mark-mcgrath-on-the-ooda-loop-vuca-the-philosophy-of-john-boyd-and-bruce-lee/'>...</a>

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