S09E04: Tom Basso: Mr Serenity. Systematic trader. Market Wizard

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Tom Basso was the founder of TrendStat and managed $600 million there before retiring 20 years ago. He featured in Jack Schwager’s book New Market Wizards. He’s authored three books – the most recent of which is All Weather Trader. In this podcast he discusses key elements of his approach to trading in retirement, and how he uses systematic trading strategies to allow him limited screen time, and maximum time to enjoy life.

23 Oct English South Africa Investing

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