In this episode, I'm joined by Katy Kaminski, who delves into the nuances distinguishing momentum trading from trend following, emphasizing the importance of comprehending the underlying philosophy of a trading strategy. Katy sheds light on the concept of 'pure trend' and offers insights on identifying convergent patterns within a trend following approach. We also reflect on the peculiarities of 2023, with Katy sharing her perspective on why we might be entering 'the final phase' and her expectations of a "bumpy" rather than smooth or abrupt economic transition, among other insightful topics.

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Episode Summary
00:52 - A funny story from Katy
02:34 - An important shout-out
03:42 - A rare event in Denmark
06:55 - Industry performance update
08:10 - Thoughts on 2024 so far
09:42 - The difference between momentum and trend following
13:53 - Convergent vs. divergent strategies
24:08 - What does "pure trend" mean to Katy?
28:03 - What makes you a pure trend follower?
32:53 - Looking back at 2023
37:48 - An unusual year
43:22 - Discussing Katy's paper on fixed income
47:43 - How were trend models positioned in the 1960's?
51:11 - What does your position mean?
54:40 - Next big bull market in commodities?
56:10 - Thanks for listening

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