Episode 171: Are Spikes in the FX Market Caused by Computer Algorithms?




The Traders Podcast with Rob Booker show

Summary: During Episode 171, your host Rob Booker speaks with “The Coach” — Scott Welsh, co-creator of the Bossilator course and a peak-performance instructor who resides in Columbus, Ohio. Rob and Scott tackle an e-mail from an inquisitive and concerned listener who goes by "Space Pip" (on Twitter). Apparently, Space Pip has been hearing more and more lately that there are spikes in the FX market that have been caused by computer algorithms, so Rob and Scott address the veracity of this theory. Of course, this leads to Rob's vision of what would actually happen if computers took over the world. Along the way, Rob takes a stab at describing what a spike is and where spikes come from. And this e-mail leads Scott to worry a little about the presence of "the world is out to get me" mentality. Oh, and don't miss Rob's radical solutions for solving insider trading! All this and so much more in Episode 171 of The Traders Podcast. Links for this episode: If you're interested in talking with Scott about his computer algorithms, you can e-mail him at ScotWelsh ( AT ) gmail.com Scott on Twitter: @SWelsh66 Also find Scott Welsh here: bossilator.com We also recommend listening to this popular episode featuring Scott Welsh: Ep. 34: Peak Performance Athletics and Trading for a Living From Home Rob on Twitter: @RobBooker The Traders Podcast on Twitter: @TradersPodcast E-mail us! Producer@TradersPodcast.com