{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd665d6d9-933b-49b0-93fa-201e5bdbea4f","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"SI95: Jim Simon\u2019s quotes on overriding your system and how to size your positions ft. Moritz Seibert\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/d665d6d9-933b-49b0-93fa-201e5bdbea4f\"></iframe>","title":"SI95: Jim Simon\u2019s quotes on overriding your system and how to size your positions ft. Moritz Seibert","description":"This week, we give our thoughts on the inaccuracies of CTA replicator models, static risk versus dynamic risk, ways to approach variable position sizing, the power of a system being \u2018good enough\u2019, Jim Simon\u2019s quotes on overriding your systems, and the recent accusation that CTAs are driving the stock market upward.  Questions answered this week include: What elements of my trading system should I look to expand, if it\u2019s going well?  Can I diversify using stock sectors only?  What are your thoughts on Volatility Targeting? \r\nIf you would like to leave us a voicemail to play on the show, you can do so here.\r\nLearn more about the Trend Barometer here.\r\nIT's TRUE  - most CIO's read 50+ books each year - get your copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.\r\nAnd you can get a free copy of my latest book \"The Many Flavors of Trend Following\" here.\r\nSend your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com\r\nFollow Niels & Moritz on Twitter:\r\n@TopTradersLive, and @MoritzSeibert,\r\nAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest rating & review on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\nEpisode Summary\r\n0:00 - Intro\r\n1:16 - Global macro review\r\n4:04 - Weekly review of returns\r\n7:41 - The inaccuracies of typical CTA replicator models\r\n22:28 - Jim Simons quotes on overriding trading models\r\n24:34 - Question One; Will: So far, my trading system is successful, and I am looking to expand it.  Should I expand it to include an additional look-back period, market(s), or trading strategy?  Could you recommend any reliable data sources?\r\n31:57 - Question Two; Abishek: Can I diversify using different stock sectors only?\r\n35:28 - Question Three; Noah: What are your views on Volatility Targeting?\r\n47:57 - Performance recap\r\n\tSubscribe on:","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/13928b88-3334-4292-bb92-407b097196c2/KxPd1q-1UgQYkYwjbeB_Pi68.png"}