Futures, carry and trade ranking

In this episode, former Managing Director of global macro trading at JPMorgan and bestselling author Alex Gurevich joins the show to discuss his updated book The Next Perfect Trade, unpacking what actually makes a good trade across regimes. We also cover how to express trades, precious metals, carry trades, options simplicity, rates going to zero, and how AI may reshape discretionary macro trading. Enjoy! __ Follow Alex: https://x.com/agurevich23 Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx

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00:00 Intro

03:36 The Perfect Trade Framework

11:42 Ads (Grayscale)

12:12 Expressing Trades, Precious Metals

21:12 Options, Risk & Portfolio Construction

27:33 Ads (Grayscale, Coinbase)

28:56 Derivatives, Carry Trades & Market Structure

32:39 AI, Macro & Global Regimes

47:23 Japan, Macro Convictions & Rates Outlook

52:21 Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance