Archive - Toby Carrodus

The Lessons of History

A sobering reflection of our nature as humans through the lens of history...

Jul 27, 2024 •

April 2024

A New Scholarship for Aspiring Students with BIG Ambitions!

The Toby Carrodus Scholarship

Apr 24, 2024 •

May 2023

How to Succeed as a Quant

There is no doubt that trading markets has always been about the numbers.

May 22, 2023 •

March 2023

How to Hijack Your Brain to Get What You Want in Life

An exploration into the workings of the mind and how we can use its tools — and limitations — to our advantage…

Mar 22, 2023 •

When – If Ever – To Meddle With Your Trading System?

Over the years I have been in many debates about if, and when, one should interfere with a trading system.

Mar 3, 2023 •

February 2023

The Benefits of Simplicity in an Age of AI Hype

Greater complexity is not always better...

Feb 28, 2023 •

November 2022

Habits That Have Made Me A Better Trader – And Person

The habits we adopt have a tremendous impact on our long-term trajectory.

Nov 1, 2022 •

October 2022

An Elementary Introduction to Risk Parity

Full article here on SSRN: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4250812

Oct 18, 2022 •

September 2022

Trading: The Odyssey

I have always been enamored with the story of Odysseus.

Sep 27, 2022 •

It’s Time to Review Our Central Banks

Over the last decade, developed market economies have stepped into historically unchartered territory with central banks lowering interest rates close…

Sep 24, 2022 •

The Psychological Underpinnings of Why Systematic Trading is Superior to Discretionary Trading

Or What Can an Austrian Economist Teach Us About Successful Trading?

Sep 24, 2022 •

This is Toby Carrodus and in this space in the near future I will post my thoughts on topics ranging from systematic trading and portfolio management to…

Sep 20, 2022 •

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