
Top Traders Unplugged is where the world’s best investors come to share how they think - not just what they trade. Hosted by Niels Kaastrup-Larsen, the show goes deep into systematic trend following, global macro, and the principles that drive long-term success. No forecasts. No fads. Just real conversations with hedge fund managers, economists, authors, and allocators - revealing the timeless ide... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 918 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Markets rarely offer clarity when it matters most. In this episode, together with Katy Kaminski and Harry Moore, we reflect on a first quarter defined by sharp reversals, energy shocks, and rising dispersion across strategies. They explain how trend ... more
What happens when confidence fades and power becomes concentrated in fewer hands? Together with Peter Atwater we explore a world dividing along lines of control and vulnerability. From geopolitical conflict and energy dominance to rising inequality a... more
Markets often appear logical in hindsight, yet behave unpredictably in real time. In this episode, Niels and Yoav explore how recent events, from geopolitical shocks to shifting narratives, reveal the limits of traditional explanations. They discuss ... more
In today’s episode we talk to Craig Mundie, formerly the Chief Technical Officer at Microsoft and a leading advocate for responsible development of artificial intelligence. He joins Kevin Coldiron to discuss his book, Genesis: Artificial Intelligence... more
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Fantastic podcast. Great hosts and look forward to episodes on Macro, Regimes and Geopolitics
As always thought provoking stuff but a great change in deliver as I smiled and giggled several times
Great conversation guys. Well said Alan.
I look forward to studying your paper.
Every time Cem is on he says Vol a gazillion times!
I love the show, but I wish they would include the papers they reference in the show notes.
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A rigorous, ideas-forward show that centers on macro themes, quantitative trend strategies, and the narratives that move markets. Covering global macro, trend following, and the evolving role of AI, episodes often explore how regime shifts, volatility regimes, and market structure shape portfolio construction and risk management. Guests range from hedge fund managers and researchers to authors and allocators, providing practical allocator perspectives and frameworks for resilient investing. A notable strength is the clear emphasis on mental models, position sizing, and real-world applications over short-term forecasts, with deep dives into risk, liquidity, and the behavior of markets under stress.
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