The Algorithmic Advantage Podcast
1) 046 - Tom Starke - Institutional Quant Trading Fundamentals
Detailed write up on how institutions trade differently: https://www.algoadvantage.io/podcast/046-tom-starke/Part 2: coming soon!Dr Tom Starke trades significant institutional capital as a quant trade...Show More
2) 045 - Rob Hanna - Trading the VIX in a Diversified Portfolio
Detailed write-up on all of the concepts discussed here: https://www.algoadvantage.io/podcast/045-rob-hannaRob Hanna has been trading since the mid 90's and has slowly progressed from discretionary sw...Show More
3) 044 — Nick Radge: Want Big Fish? You'll Need a Bigger Rod
I think Nick Radge’s edge is actually an architecture: robust, simple, momentum-driven systems stitched together into a portfolio that survives, adapts, and compounds. Across nearly four decades, he’s...Show More
4) 043 - Brent Penfold - Can Pre-Historic Strategies Still Make 30%pa?
Can caveman-simple trading rules still work in today’s markets? Brent Penfold says yes. In this interview, he reveals why old strategy rules remain powerful, why portfolio-level thinking is the real e...Show More
5) 042 - Laurens Bensdorp II - Building Strategies with Purpose
Round II of a systematic trading masterclass with Laurens Bensdorp: architect non-correlated, purpose-built portfolios—mix trend following, mean reversion, and long-volatility hedges to drive smoother...Show More
6) Episode 041 - Cesar Alvarez - A Novel Way to Combine Trend, Reversion, ETFs, Volatility & More!
Dive into the deep experience of quantitative trading with Cesar Alvarez (trader first, martial artist second), a veteran trader known for his mastery in mean reversion, breakouts, momentum, ETF and v...Show More
7) 040 - Pavel Kycek - Generating Insane Returns with Quant Crypto Trading
A Smart Portfolio of Trend Following, Mean Reversion & Hedging StrategiesUnlock insane returns with quant crypto trading! Discover how Pavel from Robuxio builds robust portfolios combining mean revers...Show More
8) 039 - Brett Steenbarger - Mental Keys to Quantitative Trading Success
Psychology for Quant Traders? Really?Quantitative futures traders like to think in code, not clichés—but Dr Brett Steenbarger makes a compelling case that mindset is part of the edge. In this intervie...Show More
9) 038 - Andrea Unger - 672% Returns? Sure! Would You Like Some Risk with That?
Finishing our little mini-series on shorter-term futures trading we talk to Andrea Unger and happily inject some click-bait in the form of gloating about his 672% return in a single year when he won t...Show More
038 - Andrea Unger - 672% Returns? Sure! Would You Like Some Risk with That?
1:46:01 | May 7th, 2025
10) 037 - Kevin Davey II - Selecting Optimal Strategies for Peak Performance
Kevin’s systematic approach melds rigorous quantitative testing with pragmatic risk management and monthly maintenance protocols. By enforcing single-pass optimizations, extensive real-time validation...Show More