The Trades of March 2020: A Shield against Uncertainty

Review
"Alex is one of the most extraordinary traders I have known. He has the rare ability to look through the daily 'noise' and form clear views of what should, or sometimes has to, happen in markets. He has a brilliant mind capable of describing those views to risk officers and investors to gain their confidence and support. In this book, Alex offers a glimpse into the psychology of a trader's life, capturing the emotions pervasive across trading rooms globally. This is not just for professional investors; at times it reads like a thriller appealing to a wide variety of interests."
John Anderson, Co-Head of Fixed Income and Commodities at Millennium Management
"I love the book. Alex is an incredibly engaging writer and writes with a lyrical quality that simply amazes me. The Trades of March 2020 places you at the side of a master trader as he navigates one of the most dangerous markets in memory...and comes out on top. This book not only reveals the logic of many profitable trades going into the pandemic but also describes how the trades fared in real time, providing invaluable insights that bridge the gap between 'good trade ideas' and 'profitable trading.'"
Neil Chriss, PhD, CIO and Founder of Omnis Quantitative, former CIO/Founder of Hutchin Hill Capital
"Alex takes the reader on a fast-paced, entertaining, and incredibly insightful journey through the pressure-cooker experience of actively trading the pandemic crash. You'll get an exhilarating front-row seat to watch the principles calmly and lucidly developed in his first book, The Next Perfect Trade, put to the ultimate test and see how those principles, forged from Alex's unique combination of rock-solid mathematical logic and highly sophisticated understanding of global financial markets, triumphed over one of finance's most chaotic white-knuckled periods ever!"
David Puth, CEO at Centre, former Head of Currencies, Commodities, and Emerging Markets at JP Morgan, former CEO of CLS Bank
"Alex has spent his career identifying and capitalizing on unique opportunities often overlooked by others. His ability to use both history and experience as a guide has led to exceptional results. His skills are fully evidenced in the remarkable story of The Trades of March 2020. I would suggest this book as essential reading for anyone who wishes to learn what it takes to operate as a true macro trader during what will be remembered as one of the most volatile periods in market history."
Greg Howell, PhD, Co-Founder, Highbridge Statistical Arbitrage Group
"The COVID crisis created unprecedented uncertainty. But Alex's book demonstrates how crises can be turned into opportunity. Alex is a trader who trades with conviction, and with conviction anchored in a durable long-term framework. His approach is unique, but very valuable for anyone trying to navigate macro markets, while leveraging the 'math of markets' to your own benefit. I strongly recommend Alex's new book."
Jens Nordvig, Founder and CEO of Exante Data Inc, author of The Fall of the Euro: Reinventing the Eurozone and the Future of Global Investing
"Alex suggests the reader gets a glimpse into the command and control of a hedge fund—this is understatement. Prepare to be Captain Kirk navigating a treacherous black hole while fighting off Klingon warships. Having lived the experience of trading a hedge fund through the COVID-19-induced market crash of 2020 myself, I was transported back to the chaos as Alex careens across global markets. His depth of knowledge, combined with his exceptional positioning ahead of events, provides him a unique position from which to guide the reader. Alex faithfully shares both the tremendous successes and the missteps that he and his team experience. Few books have ever captured both the events and the trades that defined a market crash. This book does so brilliantly."
Michael Green, Chief Strategist at Simplify, former CIO/Founder Ice Farm Advisors
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