An excerpt from recent SFO magazine article on trend following:
“The objective for any investor who wants to be active in the markets is quite simple. How does one make effective decisions in an uncertain and dynamic world? The problem is finding a generalized approach that will work effectively across a broad set of fast-paced asset markets. A realistic approach to decision-making should involve a methodology that reflects a functional world view or philosophy of how markets operate. This approach also should be replicable and tied closely to a system of management which can be structured in a variety of ways to fit a wide set of opportunities. Trend following is an efficient means of decision-making under conditions of uncertainty that reflects the peculiarities of asset markets that can be tailored to different time frames and risk profiles.”