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Our Research

The world does not need yet another market commentator. Our tools are designed to help investors along their investment journey

  • 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
  • Topics: discussions on the industry, trends

Stock trading: Is Short Interest Ratio (days to cover) no longer a useful indicator for short selling?

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My answer to Stock trading: Is Short Interest Ratio (days to cover) no longer a useful indicator for short selling? Answer by Laurent Bernut: This ratio gives the illusion of usefulness. There are two variables here: volume and utilization. Volume tends to dry up in down markets but picks up in climaxes. So, number can […]

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Convex position sizing algorithm: something your brain can trade through euphoria and depression

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Introduction There are two position sizes: too little or too much. Too little when it is working and too much when it is not. Of course, our inner idiot compels us to take too little risk when we should be bold and vice versa when we should be prudent. Position sizing is this critical juncture […]

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In investments, does more risk really equal more return, in the long haul?

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Answer by Laurent Bernut: This morning Palermo time, Andrew Swanscott from Better System Trader podcast interviewed me. The above question came up. The answer is Yes and it is No, the real question is when. Best analogy is driving, will driving faster get You to destination: Yes when on the highway but No when in […]

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Our tools are eminently practical. They are designed to seamlessly integrate with investors workflows.

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Our Commitment

Master traders are not smarter, they have smarter trading habits. We are committed to helping market participants build smarter trading habits.

Our Experience

Laurent Bernut, Founder & CEO of ASC, has worked in the alternative investment space at Fidelity Investments, Rockampton, and Ward Ferry, for 14 years. For the past 8 years at Fidelity, his mandate as a dedicated short seller was to underperform the longest bear market in modern history: Japan equities.
We have:
  • 14 years experience in the alternative space, trading equities, options and Forex
  • experience generating alpha over 8 years as a short seller
  • developed risk management systems for portfolios
  • developed algorithmic strategies on multiple platforms
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