The Unger Games - Trading Tips by the 4-Time World Champion

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All audios from videos by Andrea Unger, the only 4-time World Trading Champion.

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October 27, 2026Episode 5112 min

511 Overfitting in Trading: Why a Better Backtest Isn't Enough

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October 20, 2026Episode 5101 min

510 Systematic Trading: Why Exchange Ideas When You Already Have Your Own Method?

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October 13, 2026Episode 5098 min

509 Switching Trading Strategies Isn't Enough: How to Build a Structured Approach

Want to learn more about systematic trading? Click here to watch the FREE Masterclass! You try one trading strategy, switch to another approach, then discover something that looks more promising. But is there a clear direction behind those decisions? Switching trading strategies can make sense, but it doesn't replace a structured approach: a framework that connects your trading decisions, risk management, and the time you have available. In this talk from Unger Academy Summit Live 2026, Andrea Unger explains why finding a good strategy is only one part of the process. Futures trading systems, options strategies, and commodity seasonality can complement each other and evolve around your goals. The central message is simple: your trading should fit your life . Listen this episode to understand the difference between an individual strategy and an overall trading framework, and why managing risk over time matters just as much as looking at the final return. Enjoy!

October 6, 2026Episode 5082 min

508 Why an Investment Professional Chose Systematic Trading

Want to learn more about systematic trading? Click here to watch the FREE Masterclass! Does working in investments mean you've already found the right trading approach? Amichia Biley's story shows how that search can continue even after years of experience. An investment professional at a bank that funds projects in developing countries and emerging markets, Amichia has followed the markets for about 20 years. After exploring different instruments and trading discretionary strategies, he became interested in systematic trading and chose to study with Unger Academy. What appealed to him? The opportunity to start with data and use backtesting to evaluate strategies, rather than relying solely on trial and error. In this interview, he discusses the challenges of navigating different trading approaches while holding a full-time job, along with what he appreciates about his first few months in the program. Listen to his interview to hear what led him to make the switch!

September 29, 2026Episode 5074 min

507 Formula 1 and Trading: Why the Outcome Isn't Enough to Judge a Decision

Want to learn more about systematic trading? Click here to watch the FREE Masterclass! What do Formula 1 and systematic trading have in common? More than you might think. One striking example comes from the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, when a strategic decision by Ferrari helped change the outcome of the Formula 1 World Championship. With the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to judge a decision based on how it turned out. What's far more interesting is understanding how that decision was made and what information was available at the time. Neither in Formula 1 nor in trading can you predict every single outcome with certainty. That's exactly why relying on data, rules, and structured processes rather than improvisation is so important - not to eliminate uncertainty, but to make decisions based on defined, verifiable criteria. In this excerpt from the Unger Academy Summit Live 2026, Pierluigi and Davide, both former Formula 1 engineers, use the Alonso case to explore a fascinating parallel between Formula 1 and systematic trading. Enjoy!

September 22, 2026Episode 5063 min

506 Automated Trading to Free Up More Time: Gabriel's Experience

Want to learn more about systematic trading? Click here to watch the FREE Masterclass! Why get into automated trading? For Gabriel Rojas, an electrical engineer from Chile, it all started with a very practical goal: gradually reducing the workload of his day-to-day engineering activities so he could have more time for his personal life. While exploring possible alternatives, Gabriel became interested in trading. But many of the offers he found online seemed "too good to be true." He was looking for something different: an approach that didn't promise quick and easy results, but instead required study, commitment, and the gradual development of knowledge and experience. That's how his journey with our Academy began. Starting from zero, Gabriel now says he feels much more confident about what he's doing and, most importantly, that he has gained the foundational knowledge and tools he needs to continue building his experience in automated trading. His journey is still a work in progress, and one of the challenges he discusses in the interview involves an important question for anyone working with trading systems: how can you tell whether a system is actually performing well or not? In this interview, recorded during the Unger Academy Summit Live, Gabriel talks about how he got into automated trading, the challenges he's facing, and the importance of being able to connect with traders from different backgrounds and experience levels. Enjoy!

September 15, 2026Episode 50513 min

505 Short Strategies on the S&P 500: Hedge or Drag?

Want to learn more about systematic trading? Click here to watch the FREE Masterclass! Stock indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq tend to rise over the long term. So, does it really make sense to use strategies that also trade short? Yes, it can: a short strategy on the S&P 500 can provide protection during market downturns, despite the index's historically upward trend. However, it should only be used under appropriate conditions, identified through market regime filters and statistical testing. Otherwise, it can become a drag and hurt overall performance. In this episode, we analyze a mean-reversion strategy that trades both long and short to understand when the short side can be useful and how to make it more selective by applying market regime filters or following the Unger Method™ development process. In this video, you'll learn: why a short strategy can make sense even on an index with a historically upward trend how to identify market conditions that may be more favorable for short trades how market regime filters can make short trading more selective how the Unger Method™ helps evaluate a strategy's robustness when shorting can help protect a portfolio and when it may hurt performance instead Enjoy!

September 1, 2026Episode 5042 min

504 +160% in 2 Years with Systematic Trading: Giovanni's Lesson

Want to learn more about systematic trading? Click here to watch the FREE Masterclass! +160% in two years. But also some "very hard hits" when he decided to stray from the method. Giovanni's story shows both sides of trading: the results that can come from working with a structured approach, but also the mistakes that can happen when you start straying from the rules of the method. Giovanni is an electronics engineer and IT entrepreneur. Until just a few years ago, he knew virtually nothing about trading. It was his son, a discretionary trader, who introduced him to this world. What attracted him to systematic trading was above all the seriousness of the approach: no promises of easy money, but the understanding that if you want results, you have to put in the work and follow a method. It was a philosophy that naturally appealed to his mindset as an engineer and that, according to Giovanni, helped him achieve a +160% return over two years. His journey, however, wasn't always smooth. After his initial good results, Giovanni started feeling more confident and gradually moved away from the method, adding a discretionary component to his trading. At first, he got good results that way too. Then came what he describes as some "very hard hits." That experience taught him an important lesson: automated trading doesn't mean automatically getting results. You still have to think, put in the work, and above all, stick to the method. Today, trading also represents something more than financial results for Giovanni. It's a world where he can apply his knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and software to a field that he continues to find fascinating. Watch the full interview to discover his story!

August 25, 2026Episode 5037 min

503 Put Options Explained_ How They Work and Their Risks

Selling put options is often presented as a way to generate recurring income by collecting premiums. But collecting a premium does not mean earning a guaranteed income. To understand how this instrument works, we can compare a put seller to an insurance company: the company collects a premium but, in return, takes on an obligation if an adverse event occurs. In this episode from the Unger Academy Summit Live 2026 "Wall Street Champions", you will learn how buying and selling put options work, what the premium and strike price represent, and which risks are involved in selling naked puts. Through charts and practical examples, you will also see what may happen when the underlying asset falls below the strike price and the seller is assigned. Happy listening!

August 18, 2026Episode 5028 min

502 Why a Trading Ecosystem Is More Effective Than a Standalone Course

Want to learn more about systematic trading? Click here to watch the FREE Masterclass! A trading course can teach you a method, a strategy, or a setup. But what happens when the lessons end and it is time to start trading for real? Going from beginner to active trader involves much more than learning a single method. You need to choose the right broker and platform, learn how to use your tools effectively, develop and validate strategies, and understand how to handle the inevitable challenges along the way. This is where the difference between a standalone course and a trading ecosystem becomes clear. An ecosystem brings together education, methodology, tools, support, and interaction, allowing traders to approach every stage of their journey in a more structured way, from their initial training to live trading. In this episode, Andrea explains why a traditional trading course is not always enough, the most common mistakes beginners make, and what it really takes to build a complete trading process. This is not about miracle formulas, foolproof trading bots, or shortcuts. It is about a structured, verifiable path for anyone who wants to approach systematic trading with a scientific mindset. Enjoy!

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