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.

Watch the video interview!

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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Resources Mentioned

• Darwinex
• Institutional-Grade Risk Management Techniques (Youtube Playlist)

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Where to find Martyn Tinsley!

• Website

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