This is my personal blog, where I share insights and updates on navigating the financial markets through a global macro swing trading approach. I’m Liam Riordan, a dedicated trader who began my journey in 2021 as a day trader. Over time, I transitioned to a more strategic, macro-driven trading style, managing my discretionary portfolio, the Fortis Fund. For a detailed look at my current performance, visit the Fortis Fund page.
This blog serves as a platform to document my evolving trading journey, with a focus on integrating quantitative trading and systematic trading strategies into my process. From developing data-driven models to testing innovative techniques, I aim to provide valuable content for traders and investors interested in global macro strategies, market analysis, and portfolio management.
Whether you’re here to explore swing trading, learn about quantitative finance, or gain insights into macroeconomic trends, I hope my experiences and strategies inspire your own trading journey. Stay tuned for updates on my progress, including practical tips, market outlooks, and lessons learned in building a disciplined, systematic approach to trading.
Hunting Alpha: Why Retail Traders Need Data-Driven Strategies
My Rocky Road Four years in the markets, and I’ve made every rookie mistake in the book, strategy hopping, style-switching, you name it. My biggest mistake? Ignoring how little time I could realistically commit. I was day trading on my phone while grinding through a demanding engineering job, splitting my focus between screens and work.…
Trend Trading Secrets: How to Spot High-Probability Moves in Forex Markets
Decoding Trends: A Trader’s Take on Market Moves Over my years in the markets, I’ve seen countless ways to spot trends, and let’s be real—every trader has their own spin. Some swear by six consecutive higher lows to confirm an uptrend; others wait for moving average crossovers to scream “trend!” As a swing trader focusing…
From Day Trading Chaos to Swing Trading: My Journey to Consistent Profits
Follow my trading journey from day trading pitfalls to swing trading success. Learn key skills, strategies, and insights for consistent 2% monthly returns in 2025. Chasing the Dream: My Rocky Start in Trading Back in 2020, I dove headfirst into the markets, armed with a smartphone and a dream of day trading my way to…
I Trade Global 