This insightful interview features Laurens Bensdorp, a systematic trading expert who manages 55 automated trading systems and executes approximately 60 daily trades with 100% automation. In this revealing discussion, Laurens shares his journey from adventure tourism to systematic trading, his philosophy on portfolio diversification, and practical strategies for developing robust trading systems.

This interview explores:
- Laurens' transformation from discretionary to systematic trading after years of costly lessons
- Why strategy diversification across different market conditions is crucial for success
- How trading with drastically reduced position sizes helped overcome emotional barriers
- The dangers of optimization and importance of robust system design
- Managing a portfolio of 55 different trading strategies with 250 positions simultaneously
- Why simplicity in individual strategies combined with diversification creates an edge

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to systematic trading approach
01:34 – Laurens' background and journey into trading
07:52 – Years of strategy hopping and inconsistency
12:29 – Reducing position size to eliminate emotional charge
16:44 – Starting with 25% allocation and scaling gradually
21:35 – The dangers of optimization in system development
29:52 – Creating complementary systems for different market conditions
40:27 – Daily routine with fully automated systems
47:46 – Influence of Market Wizard Tom Basso
54:40 – Adding new strategies to fill portfolio "potholes"

This conversation offers rare insights from a trader who has embraced full automation and robust portfolio construction, making it essential viewing for anyone interested in systematic trading.

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