368: Profitable Algo Trading & Risk Management – Martyn Tinsley

Profitable Algo Trading & Risk Management

In episode 368 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, Etienne sits down with Martyn Tinsley. He is a full-time algo trader funded by Darwinex. Martyn shares some great lessons on risk management for algo trading and how to build a good algorithmic trading portfolio.

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In This Episode, You'll Learn…

  • [0:15] Introduction
  • [0:35] How Martyn Tinsley began his trading journey
  • [3:12] Why the transition from Software Development to trading
  • [4:26] How Martyn transitioned from hobby trading to full-time trading
  • [4:56] What was the turning point for Martyn
  • [6:40] How to approach algo trading
  • [8:21] How to adapt a strategy to changing market conditions
  • [9:25] How to build the right algo portfolio
  • [17:56] What factors show market correlation?
  • [23:09] How the efficiency frontier works for active trading (Screen Share)
  • [26:54] What type of strategies do Martyn trades
  • [29:34] How many strategies are enough for diversification
  • [31:56] The daily work of an algo trader
  • [34:07] How Martyn became one of the first funded traders in Darwinex
  • [37:31] How much track record do you require to become a Darwinex trader
  • [39:41] How trading large funds affects your mindset
  • [43:04] Where to find Martyn
  • And much more!

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368: Profitable Algo Trading & Risk Management – Martyn Tinsley