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. 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! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! Resources Mentioned Darwinex Institutional-Grade Risk Management Techniques (Youtube Playlist) Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes Where to find Martyn Tinsley! Website What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!