You're about to join Neil's Kostrup Larson on a raw and honest journey into the world of

systematic investing and learn about the most dependable and consistent yet often overlooked

investment strategy. Welcome to the Systematic Investor Series. Welcome and welcome back to this week's edition of the Systematic Investor series

with Richard Brennan and I, Niels Karstrelasson,

where each week we take the polls of the global market through the lens of a rules-based investor.

Now, if you're new to the show, I hope that today's episode will trigger your curiosity enough to check out the back catalog and listen to the past episodes that you may have missed, like my conversation with Gem last week, where we discussed the reasons behind the unprecedented moves in the volatility space and how they're impacting different strategies, including trendfalling.

And Jim also shares his thoughts on the

critical importance of positioning and why volatility strategies have been facing some tougher times

in the last couple of years. So you don't want to miss that one for sure. Also, I would encourage

you to listen to the midweek episode where we had a thought-provoking conversation

with Rana Furoa, Global Business columnist and author of the book, Homecoming, The Path to

Prosperity in a Post-Global World, really a conversation that will no doubt make you think about

where we are heading as a planet.

Lastly, I am excited to invite you to enjoy the CTA miniseries where Alan and I have had

the privilege of speaking with the decision makers of most of the largest CTAs in the world.

We dive deep into the most pressing topics and have gained unprecedented access to these

industry leaders who share some exceptional insights to the CTA world.

So head over once you're done listening to Rich and I today

and check out some of those episodes.

Rich, it is wonderful to be back with you today.

Unexpected, I will say,

because of course there was someone else who were meant to be here today,

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