Jerry Parker on Diversification, Outlier Hunting, and Loose Pants

Mar 3, 2023

In this episode, our guest Jerry Parker, founder and CEO of Chesapeake Capital, a global systematic trend-following investment manager, shares his insights on:

• His journey from being a student of legendary trader Richard Dennis to running his own trend-following fund
• The importance of sticking to a disciplined process despite market noise
• Why trend following is the ultimate solution for diversifying portfolios
• How to navigate compliance hurdles and get exposure to trend following strategies
• The potential benefits of maximizing convexity in a portfolio
• How to create the perfect standalone portfolio that doesn't rely on passive indexes
• The role of education versus pain and reward in motivating change and decision-making
• Jerry's approach to risk management and how it can lead to both serious strategies and potential profits
• The vast potential of ETFs in providing access to more markets
• And so much more

This is a fascinating and informative episode for anyone interested in trend following, portfolio diversification, and risk management in today's markets.

 

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