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  • Signals: trend reversal signals (Bull/Bear) on equity indices, Forex and government bonds
  • Trading systems: simple steps from concept, back tests to auto-trade
  • Money management: bet sizing algorithms, money/risk management tools
  • Psychology: research and practical tools on habit formation
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#Quora: How can Renaissance Technologies make so much money from financial markets by hiring scientists/mathematicians with no domain knowledge o…

How can Renaissance Technologies make so much money from financial markets by hiring scientists/m… by Laurent Bernut Answer by Laurent Bernut: I have never worked at Renaissance, so please take my answer with a grain of salt, but here is a first hand story that could shed some light. On June 22nd in NYC, my […]

#Quora: What’s the biggest mistake that stock market investors make?

My answer to What’s the biggest mistake that stock market investors make? Answer by Laurent Bernut: Short answer: Absence of exit plan. The only soldiers who go to combat w/o an exit plan are Kamikaze. They don’t need one because they expect to die. Unfortunately so do a lot of market participants. The apparent simplicity of […]

@Quora: What is the point of hedging a portfolio instead of closing losing positions?

My answer to What is the point of hedging a portfolio instead of closing losing positions? Answer by Laurent Bernut: It seems like You are experiencing pain right now. This is clouding your judgment. So, let&s do a step-by-step approach’ 1. Emotional relief, 2. Boundaries, 3. Recovery 4. New rules 1. Emotional and Financial capitals: […]

@Quora: Do simpler trading strategies make the psychological aspects of trading more manageable thus making them better for rigid implementation …

My answer to Do simpler trading strategies make the psychological aspects of trading more manageable thus making th… Answer by Laurent Bernut: Excellent question. Complexity is a form of laziness. 1) The privilege of simplicity is that it imposes itself, even to those who do not understand its sophistication 2) Simplicity is the exact opposite […]

10 myths about short selling

Steven Spielberg’s movie Jaws has changed forever the way we perceive sharks. Did you know that deep in the comfort of your house lies  something 150 times deadlier than any great white shark ? The probability of dying falling out of bed is 1 in 2 million.  The probability of dying as a result of […]