We’re changing things up on today’s episode of the podcast: we have with us Frank Conway from the Economic Rockstar Podcast interviewing Niels about trend following strategies, asset allocation, and more. Listen in to find out what changes need to be made in the trend following space, the importance and benefits of your asset allocation when it comes to your investments, and new publications that can take you farther in mastering trend following and managed futures.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why Niels has worked hard to keep his explanation of trend following as simple as possibleWhy at the end of the day, all investors are trend followersWhat really sets one trend follower apart from anotherHow trend following techniques have evolved over timeWhat traits Niels sees in the company he works with as most important in their 40+ year successThe challenges and difficulties of trend followingWhy trying to do it yourself in trend following can hurt rather than helpWhy successfully executing a trend following strategy is not something that Niels believes everybody can or should doWhy despite their successes, many trend followers feel an embarrassment in showing their track recordsHow the right asset allocation can build safer and better performing portfoliosWhy it’s important to have “skin in the game” as an investment managerThe importance of COI versus ROIWhat Niels thinks of cryptocurrencies and how it relates to trend followingWhy DUNN Capital trades the VIX and its importance in their portfolioWhat inspired Niels to write his recent books on trend following and managed futuresThe purpose behind Niels outreach, whether it’s podcasts, books, newsletters, or anything elseWhat Niels hopes people will get out of his books-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to