Top Tweets From Stocktoberfest 2013

The drive from San Diego airport to beautiful Coronado, California is only about 15 minutes, but it is miles away from any major financial hub.

That is, until you get to Stocktoberfest, an annual conference geared around thought leaders and FinTech trailblazers brought together to talk shop.

Presentations range from current market conditions to major trends sure to shape how this industry works.

Aside from the event itself, many took to Twitter to discuss and engage with the #Stocktoberfest. Here is a look at the top tweets from the event.

Andrew Menaker(@Andrew_Menaker)

Using Intuition to Make Better Trading & Business Decisions

 

We don't see the market as it is but as we are @andrew_menaker #stocktoberfest

— Jeffrey Carter (@pointsnfigures) October 18, 2013

 

Andrew Menaker's 15-minute talk went beyond just the usual numbers. As this tweet shows, the San Francisco native spoke about using intuition when making trading and business decisions.

Menaker has used his PhD in psychology to consult market leaders for the last 18 years. His combined knowledge of markets and mind has been used for development and assistance to traders and executives in a unique way.

Amanda Steinberg(@AmandaSteinberg)

The Truth About Women & Investing

 

"2/3 of our nation's wealth will be controlled by women" via @AmandaSteinberg @DailyWorth #stocktoberfest

— Greg Neufeld (@gregneuf) October 18, 2013

 

Amanda Steinberg held a 25-minute conversation about women and investing. Like Yahoo's Melissa Mayer, she is helping change the way the business world looks at women. Some believe this to be the new trend in 2014.

Steinberg is the CEO of DailyWorth, the leading financial media company for women. Founded in 2009, she uses the website to advance women's financial confidence and wealth.

Bill Gurtin

Finding Value in the Municipal Market

 

Structurally, what's the worst state in the country? "Illinois" - Bill Gurtin "...it's not even close." #Stocktoberfest

— Kyle E. Metivier (@kem312) October 18, 2013

 

Bill Gurtin is the head of Gurtin Fixed Income. Based in Chicago and San Diego, its assets have totaled over $7 billion as of February of 2013.

He spoke about finding value in the municipal market and did not shy away from telling it like it is.

Mike Bellafiore(@MikeBellafiore)

The Future of Prop Trading - The Multi-product, Multi-market Discretionary Quant Trader

 

"nobody cares what I think about the market" - @MikeBellafiore #stocktoberfest I wish more people realized the mkt doesnt care what we think

— J.C. Parets (@allstarcharts) October 18, 2013

 

As Mike Bellafiore said, the market isn't concerned with people's emotions or interests. "Trading is a privilege not a right. be grateful each day the market lets you trade" he responded in a tweet.

Bellafiore helped found SMB Capital in New York City. He spoke about the future of prop trading on October 18.

Dan Nathan(@RiskReversal)

Options For Equity Traders: Using Options for Yield Enhancement, Leverage and Risk Management

 

@RiskReversal tip on extra yield if holding 100 shares of $fb sell 2 $65 call and buy 1 $60 call. #stocktoberfest pic.twitter.com/YL4VdsfWyN

— Alexander Wallin (@wallinex) October 17, 2013

 

The Options Action panelist spoke to equity traders about using options for yield enhancement, leverage and risk management.

Greg Harmon, CMT(@harmongreg)

Applied Technical Analysis: Combining Technical Analysis with Options to Control Risk and Enhance Leverage

 

Combining technical analysis and options; oh yeah. Nice talk from @harmongreg at #stocktoberfest #ChartArt ^DW http://t.co/wSlpXUfO2K

— E*TRADE (@etrade) October 18, 2013

 

Greg Harmon used his experience with DragonFly Capital to talk about combining technical analysis with options to control risk and enhance leverage.

As E*Trade's Dave Whitemore tweeted, Harmon appeared to use some infographics to keep his audience engaged. Harmon himself didn't shy away from the social discussion.

J.C. Parets(@allstarcharts)

How a Hedge Fund Manager uses Technical Analysis to Profit and Manage Risk

 

.@allstarcharts' great analogy on momentum: 'Throw a Tennis ball into the air, momentum of speed slows down before it peaks" #Stocktoberfest

— Jerry Khachoyan (@TheArmoTrader) October 17, 2013

 

A big proponent of of infographics and charts, JC Parets talked about how a hedge fund manager should use technical Analysis to profit and manage risk. He also brought some laughs to the table.

 

“@krbazzy: "I can't even point to Netherlands on the map, but I love it's chart" - @allstarcharts #stocktoberfest Best line of the day.

— Neil Blalock, CMT (@NeilBlalock) October 17, 2013

 

Andy Kessler(@andykessler)

Investing in the Fog

 

With all thats going on it takes a lot of courage to sit here and do nothing - @andykessler #Stocktoberfest

— Greg Gerber (@Gerbz) October 18, 2013

 

Andy Kessler sat down for an interview in the middle of day one (October 17). The six-time author used his 20 years of Wall Street experience to impart his knowledge on the Stocktoberfest attendees.

James Koutoulas, Esq(@jameskoutoulas)

High Frequency Trading, ETF Arbitrage, and What Went Wrong at MF Global

 

For the #stocktoberfest guys who didn't believe $JPM shut my bank accounts in retaliation for MF Global: http://t.co/L3qYYDYxYC

— James Koutoulas, Esq (@jameskoutoulas) October 18, 2013

 

James Koutoulas spoke on high-frequency trading and what went wrong at MF Global. The Typhon Capital CEO sent out this tweet a couple hours after his speech.

Howard Lindzon(@howardlindzon)

 

I didnt go topless but laid down the law @StockTwits @stocktoberfest1 #Stocktoberfest Word! @howardlindzon

— TALENTEDBLONDE (@TALENTEDBLONDE) October 17, 2013

 

StockTwits co-founder and CEO Howard Lindzon gave updates and recaps throughout the event, with Kristen Bentz engaging with this humorous tweet on day one.

StockTwits(@StockTwits)

 

One thing is clear from #stocktoberfest analysis is now distributed & no longer in the hands of a few big shots or throttled by the media

— Michael Kahn, CMT (@mnkahn) October 18, 2013

 

Those in attendance were able to come away with valuable food for thought, while others were disappointed to miss out.