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Can ChatGPT Create a Trading System?

With the AI boom in full swing and seemingly every piece of software now including some sort of AI assistant, a question that has been asked consistently on trading forums for the last few years is “Can ChatGPT help me create a trading system?” It’s a simple question, but as always, the answer is not […]

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financial repression occurs when governments attempt to inflate their debt away

What is Financial Repression?

It sounds ominous, but financial repression occurs when governments attempt to inflate their debt away.  While it may benefit the government, it can be challenging for individuals and investors seeking higher returns on their savings because interest rates cannot keep up with inflation. Investors might turn to equities in search of higher returns, potentially driving […]

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To Leverage or Not to Leverage

To Leverage or Not to Leverage

The Chartist has unveiled their two All-Weather strategies. Currently, these offerings are exclusively accessible to existing clients. They will also be made available to new members and investors in the upcoming months through a retail fund. The All-Weather strategy aims to deliver low volatility returns in diverse economic conditions while steering clear of prolonged asset […]

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Diversifying with ETFs

Over the past 18 months I’ve been developing a series of ETF-based strategies called All Weather strategies. The goal is to reduce portfolio volatility and move away from a solely ‘long-only’ equities approach.The progress on these All Weather strategies is promising, and they will be available in different formats over the next few months.Additionally, I’ve been […]

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dumb money and hype trading

“Dumb Money” and Hype Trading

We previously discussed how the market environment is ever-changing. One of the biggest changes in recent years is the unprecedented ease of access to markets now available to retail traders. Alongside this newfound market access, idle hands during the COVID crisis combined with blockchain frenzy to convert armchair quarterbacks to toilet stall fund managers. The […]

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Evolving with the market

Evolving With The Market

A hot topic of discussion lately has been changes in market environments and their impact on investment strategies, especially regarding interest rates and inflation. Today, I thought I’d take a look at this problem from a data-driven perspective. It’s no secret that, when left unaltered, the performance of a trading strategy will  deteriorate over time. […]

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It's different this time

It’s Different This Time…

    Recently, I’ve come across a few articles that highlight a significant shift in the market dynamics over the past 18 months. Further Thoughts on Sea Change In “Further Thoughts on Sea Change” authored by Howard Marks, the CEO of the massive fund Oaktree, a thought-provoking perspective is presented, and I find myself in […]

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Weathering Financial Storms

Imagine having a financial tool that helps protect and grow your money, no matter the economic weather. One that is designed to work well when the economy is doing great, and also when the economy isn’t doing so well. Consider a well-balanced investment strategy that doesn’t put all your eggs in one basket. It spreads […]

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Why am I in cash

Why am I in cash?

Financial markets are currently experiencing a whirlwind of activity, characterized by some unprecedented movements in various instruments. Bond yields are surging to levels not witnessed since 2007. More concerning, however, is the remarkable increase in correlation between bond and stock prices, a phenomenon rarely observed in the past four decades. In the last 18 months, […]

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what is the best way to start trading

What is the best way to start trading?

Like most journeys, there’s no right or correct place where everyone must begin, but if you wanted to take up boxing, I wouldn’t recommend you start by challenging Floyd Mayweather to a fight. At The Chartist, it is not unusual to receive an email along the lines of the following: I have never traded before, […]

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