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Topics:
- Statistical Modeling
- Statistical Approach, Fundamental Overlay
- Asset Diversification
- Using Macro in Statistical Models
- Mental & Statistical Edge
Guest:
Joel Groen
Chief Investment Officer at 3i Capital Advisors
Record Date: 10/15/19
Rapid Fire:
Q. What trader has influenced your life the most and why?
A. John Meriweather
Q. What was one of the hardest things you’ve had to overcome in trading?
A. Emotion
Q. How has your trading process evolved over the years?
A. It has become more focused and efficient in the futures market with very limited idiosyncratic risk.
Q. What is one attribute that you believe every trader should have?
A. Curiosity
Q. Favorite Book About Trading?
A. Liar’s Poker & Natenburg – Volatility trading
Q. If you could pick one profession other than trading what would it be?
A. Philosophy professor
Q. What’s the best advice you’ve received about Trading?
A. Be patient and understand the best trades take time.
Q. If you could give the younger you advice after everything you’ve learned about trading and the markets, what would it be?
A. build relationships with investors and other traders, it can be a lonely world and anyone with wisdom will value being in community.
Q. If you had to elevator pitch me your edge in trading what would it be?
A. Integration of Statistical Models with Macro Forecasting.
Q. What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not trading?
A. I really enjoy my wife and sons – sports, travel, etc.
If you enjoyed this interview with Joel and the topics discussed — be sure to listen to these other episodes with
Joe Wilkins & Tommy Crouch
Floor Trader To Systematic Trader – Joe Wilkins
Hog Buyer To Futures Trader – Tommy Crouch
