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Systematic macro strategies have historically lagged behind when it comes to responsible investing. What are some of the challenges trend-followers, in particular, face in this space and how can they be overcome?

How much trend-following should investors hold in a portfolio?

How can we protect against sharper, faster sell-offs? Or, better yet, how can we profit from them?

How have trend-following approaches tended to perform following a market shock? And why market reversals are not occurring as frequently as it might seem.

How can trend-following’s “crisis alpha” credentials be monetised when there’s no crisis?

Sudden market shocks often bring into question trend-following's 'crisis alpha' credentials: its convexity profile or skewness. Aren't trend-following strategies supposed to protect on the downside? The answer lies in the period over which we want protection.

Trend-following strategies perform as well as equities in the long term, yet get there with lower risk, smaller drawdowns, and do best when equities are at their worst. What’s not to like about that?

As defined benefit pension schemes move towards their end game, a multitude of conundrums – such as liquidity and diversification – may arise along the way. To these, we present trend-following as being uniquely poised to offer a solution.

When market volatility spikes, trend-followers’ flexibility means they are uniquely prepared to re-establish positions if the prior trend resumes or a new one emerges.

Watch how trend-following generates alpha, what signals trend-followers look for, why trend-following excels in bad times and how trend-following can fit into a portfolio.

Why reactive trend-following strategies are the wingman of traditional investors.