62: Michael Melissinos on Why Trend Following Works When You Don't Follow the Herd

Ex athlete Michael Melissinos went from promising baseball career to accountant to hedge fund manager.

How? Well, whilst working at Bear Stearns he spent his evenings studying trend following and systematic trading. His simple excel back testing beginnings made him realize trading was a game of discipline which suited his personality down to a tee.

A natural “protector” Michael moved into managing money of others where he now trades on behalf of his investors.