Best Convex Podcasts (2024)

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Drama Producer Gareth Neame on a Life in Cinematography 47:10

3h ago47:10

47:10

Golden Globe, BAFTA & Emmy-winning drama producer Gareth Neame OBE shares stories behind some of the most-watched original dramas he’s created – from global phenomena Downton Abbey to the BBC hit Spooks. As filming for the third Downton film nears the end with a cast who are like family, Gareth gives a sneak peek into other dramas he’s making, incl…

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Tim Shipman on the Glory Days of Political Journalism 52:52

1h ago52:52

52:52

As Britain experiences the first two weeks of a Labour Government, award-winning Chief Political Commentator of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman, assesses where we’re at and what’s in store under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Tim gives an insight into what it takes to be a trusted political insider, likening it to the spy world where members of the Cab…

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Vol Laundering and the Portrait of a Perfect Hedge 14:23

18h ago14:23

14:23

If smoothing returns is the feature not bug of private equity and credit, what strategy fully embraces the virtue of honest mark to market risk? What strategy highlights price shocks and the resulting level at which a portfolio could be unwound in a hurry as the basis of thinking about its efficacy? In this short podcast, I make the case that expos…

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MIchelle Meyer, Chief Economist, Head of the Mastercard Economics Institute 37:49

2d ago37:49

37:49

A Wall Street economist who served institutional clients at both Lehman Brothers and Bank of America, Michelle Meyer, transitioned to Mastercard two and a half years ago, now serving as the firm’s Chief Economist and Head of the Mastercard Economics Institute. I had the opportunity to catch up with Michelle back in May and while much has of course …

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Triathlete Dame Flora on Defending her Olympic Gold in Paris 36:17

6d ago36:17

36:17

When reigning Olympic Gold triathlete Dame Flora Duffy takes her place on the pontoon on the Seine in Paris in three weeks’ time, it marks the end of a long, frustrating battle to make the start line. Flora finished 2022 on a high, winning her second Commonwealth Gold, but was devastated not to race at all in 2023 due to a painful, complicated knee…

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A Discussion on US Election 1:04:05

14d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

In this episode, we will discuss the coming US election and the investment implications.By total convexity

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Dakar Winner Jane Daniels on her Adrenalin-Fuelled sport 39:47

24d ago39:47

39:47

Four time British FIM Enduro World Champion Jane Daniels aimed simply to complete her first ever Dakar race – an extreme endurance event. But she won the 2024 Women’s Class, racing across 7,891km of towering sand dunes, vast oases, and dramatic rock formations in Saudi Arabia, sponsored by Italian motorcycle company Fantic. Jane, from Wigan, shares…

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Cuban’s Collar is Jensen’s Alpha 16:47

16d ago16:47

16:47

It’s been 25 years since Mark Cuban implemented an exceedingly well-timed and attractively priced hedge on shares of Yahoo. In this short podcast, we review the popular “zero cost collar” trade and discuss the factors that impact its pricing. Cuban is known for playing offense in investing, buying the Mavs and making deals on the Tank. But his defe…

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Oli France's Journey from Death Valley to the Summit of Denali 37:34

24d ago37:34

37:34

Explorer Oli France on his 64-day, 3,588-mile 'human powered' journey, cycling alone for 39 days from Death Valley in California to Denali, eventually reaching the summit of one of the world’s most challenging mountains. Oli spent ten years dreaming of and five years planning ‘The Ultimate Seven’ project – expeditions which will culminate in, hopef…

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Correlation, Crowding and Convexity 15:30

23d ago15:30

15:30

There’s been some decent ink spilled recently on the “dispersion trade” which has profited from the epically low level of realized correlation among stocks. If winning trades attract capital and erode the margin of safety in the process, is this exposure crowded and vulnerable to an unwind? In this short pod, I lay out a 5-part, informal framework …

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Garrett DeSimone, Head of Quantitative Research at OptionMetrics 48:44

25d ago48:44

48:44

Earning a Ph.D. in financial economics is no small feat. And not only did Garrett DeSimone do just that, but he would unknowingly embark on his future career in the process of doing so. His dissertation from the University of Delaware involved the study of event risk premia in single stocks ahead of earnings. And to perform the analysis he engaged …

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Dr Jack Wolfson’s Natural Way to Heart Health 47:05

29d ago47:05

47:05

Dr Jack Wolfson practised as a traditional hospital cardiologist in the States for more than 16 years, following in his eminent father’s footsteps. An epiphany moment with his now wife, Dr Heather Wolfson, led him on a different journey - to investigate the cause of heart disease and illness, rather than ‘put a Band-Aid’ over the symptoms. Based in…

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There’s No Crying in Correlation 13:42

1M ago13:42

13:42

The study of correlation is valuable, informative and, likely an over-indulged in activity on Wall Street. That said, there are important risk considerations when it comes to how significantly assets move together or do not. The task at hand in this short podcast is to illustrate and contemplate the diverging paths of two important correlations: th…

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Decision-making Unravelled with Behavioural Scientist Elspeth Kirkman 47:50

1M ago47:50

47:50

In this week’s Convex Conversation we explore behavioural science and its role in helping tackle some of the greatest challenges in society. Behavioural scientist Elspeth Kirkman – Chief Programmes Officer at innovation charity Nesta – reveals how issues like the nation’s health, domestic decarbonisation and the disparity in early childhood are bei…

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The Zeroes…A Cross Asset Sequel 14:25

1M ago14:25

14:25

With option prices in the doldrums, your host provides some thoughts on why and in the process reflects on the skinny levels of risk premia a decade ago. I finish with some cautionary observations around what might go wrong. I hope you enjoy this short pod!By Dean Curnutt

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Raghuram Rajan, Professor of Finance, Chicago Booth, and Former Head of Reserve Bank of India 52:43

1M ago52:43

52:43

It was a pleasure to welcome Raghuram Rajan back to the Alpha Exchange. Raghu is currently a distinguished professor at the Chicago Booth School of Business and is the former head of the Reserve Bank of India. With a deep understanding of the intersection of markets, the economy and policymaking, he is among the most important voices on Central Ban…

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Royal Marines Assoc Paddle Group D-Day Tribute 39:03

2M ago39:03

39:03

To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Helen joins the Paddle Group, Royal Marines Association, on the Thames in a folding two-man boat, known as a Klepper, made famous by the Cockleshell heroes. As she paddles with former Royal Marines corporal Chris Maynard and some of the team preparing to cross the Channel to Normandy, she discovers how these e…

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Harry Markopolos, "The Man Who Knew" 40:39

2M ago40:39

40:39

Corporate Fraud is an unfortunate, costly and seemingly never-ending aspect of the world of business. In the best case, fraud is prevented or, at least caught before harm is done. All too often, however, these cases of deception lead to large financial losses, impacting the lives of many - shareholders, individuals and certainly those that are cour…

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Catherine Fairweather's Life in Travel & Conflict News 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

Travel writer Catherine Fairweather talks about her new podcast series, Voices from the Frontline, exploring lives shaped by war. In the first episode she interviews her husband, revered photo-journalist Sir Don McCullin, and recalls how she first heard about Don from foreign correspondent Jon Swain when she was 11, living in Laos during the Indoch…

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A Discussion on Latin America 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

In this episode, we will discuss our long-term outlook on Latin America.By total convexity

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At the Sharp End of the Charity Sector 37:04

2M ago37:04

37:04

Prince William is building 24 sustainable homes on his Duchy of Cornwall land at Nansledan to provide temporary accommodation and support for some of the many people sleeping rough in the county, in partnership with homelessness charity St Petrocs. Jon Sparkes OBE is a trustee of St Petrocs; ran Crisis; Scope; is currently CEO of UNICEK UK and is a…

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Kris Kumar, CIO, Goose Hollow Capital 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

It was a pleasure to welcome Kris Kumar, CIO of Goose Hollow Capital, to the Alpha Exchange. Our conversation starts with Fed policy and the manner in which the 500bps of policy tightening is impacting the economy. To this, Kris argues that the propitious starting position for households and corporates in this cycle has been quite different than in…

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Dinosaur Discoveries with Palaeontologist Prof Paul Barrett 47:09

2M ago47:09

47:09

Deep in the sub-basement of the Natural History Museum in London, surrounded by a vast collection of dinosaur bones, world-leading palaeontologist Prof Paul Barrett gives an insight into how prehistoric times can inform current issues like climate change. In this golden age for prehistoric reptiles, where on average one new dinosaur is discovered e…

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Rory Stewart – Politics On The Edge 39:44

3M ago39:44

39:44

An insider’s view from former cabinet minister Rory Stewart OBE on the upcoming UK election and the difficulties a new Government will face taking over a country that he believes is bust, with public services we can't afford. Rory is already selling out venues like the O2 in the autumn with his The Rest is Politics podcast co-host Alastair Campbell…

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A Discussion on Mexico 31:50

3M ago31:50

31:50

By total convexity

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Royal Commentator & Historian Major General Alastair Bruce OBE 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

Major General Alastair Bruce OBE is known for his engaging live TV commentary, here and in America, on royal weddings, jubilees, and the King's Coronation, giving viewers an accurate insight into ceremonial life and history. Alastair - a direct descendant of the revered warrior king Robert the Bruce - is the current Governor of Edinburgh Castle, a …

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Exclusive with the UK’s Former Chief of the Defence Staff 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter gives his assessment on the current conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as reflects on his 45 years serving in the military. Sir Nick says the world looks a lot more like it did in the 1910s and 1930s and explains the geopolitics behind why he believes conflict is now possible …

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Jerry Peters, Managing Partner, Smithbrook, LLC 56:50

3M ago56:50

56:50

The “rule of 72” tells us that a good approximation for the time it takes to double your money can be arrived at by taking 72 and dividing by the interest rate that capital can compound by on an annual basis. Implicit in the calculation is that the initial stack is left untouched and is not vulnerable to a drawdown. In this context, it was great to…

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Mandy Xu, Head of Derivatives Market Intelligence, Cboe Global Markets 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

After a 13-year career at CSFB where she would ultimately head the firm’s equity derivative strategy effort, in 2023 Mandy Xu moved to the CBOE where she’s now Head of Derivatives Market Intelligence and swimming in interesting, complex data sets. Our conversation surveys product innovation, going back to the first option trade ever on the CBOE, ca…

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Kieran Goodwin, Consultant, Saba Capital Management 52:23

3M ago52:23

52:23

Kieran Goodwin’s roots go back to the early days of both distressed debt investing and the credit default swap market, two classes of risk he has seen experience significant change over the last 25 years. Our conversation gets underway by exploring the notion of alpha decay in the distressed market, a diminishing opportunity set that has resulted f…

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Japanese Yen and Why You Should Pay Attention 55:09

4M ago55:09

55:09

In this episode, we will discuss the potential change of the trend of Japanese Yen, and why this matters not only for macro traders, but also for asset allocators.By total convexity

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Lori Calvasina, Head of US Equity Strategy, RBC Capital Markets 47:33

4M ago47:33

47:33

In Lori Calvasina's role as Head of US Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, assessing the interaction between macro variables like rates with top-down factors like the equity market multiple is critical. But important as well is an evaluation of markets from the bottoms up. And here, she not only seeks to pull together the views of colleagues do…

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Astronaut Selection with Dr Tess Morris-Paterson 48:09

4M ago48:09

48:09

As NASA prepares to land people on the Moon for the first time since 1972, aerospace physiologist Dr Tess Morris-Paterson talks about her work selecting astronauts for missions like Artemis and what it takes to become an astronaut. Tess explains the lunar orbit of the Moon's South Pole, discusses plans for astronauts to live and work under the Moon…

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Jared Dillian, Author: “No Worries: How to Live a Stress-free Financial Life” 38:12

4M ago38:12

38:12

George Orwell once said that writing a book is a “horrible, exhausting experience…that one would never undertake if one were not driven by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand”. Ok then. Let’s all agree that writing a book is a heavy lift. Let’s also agree that the personal finance advice industry is littered with gurus making outl…

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Bonita Norris on Conquering Everest at 22 46:02

4M ago46:02

46:02

Bonita Norris became the youngest British woman to summit Everest in 2010, aged just 22. What was even more remarkable about her feat, was that she only started mountaineering at university. Inspired and driven by the thought of seeing the curvature of the Earth from the world’s highest peak, Bonita explains how she conquered tough mental, physical…

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How Our Body Clock Can Revolutionise Our Sleep and Health 49:39

5M ago49:39

49:39

Eminent scientist Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University, shares some of his extraordinary life’s work, taking us on a fascinating journey through the science of our body clocks. As work and recreation time has become increasingly blurred, we’ve neglected our 24-hour biological clock which guides us towards the bes…

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25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 5 of 5 27:42

4M ago27:42

27:42

Our final segment of 25 Sayings on Vol and Risk is upon us, and with it, 5 fresh pithy principles that I often turn to in trying to make sense of this chaotic sport we call markets. Along the way, in typing out these more than 20,000 words over the series, I’m probably out more than 50 dollars in espresso inspired drinks from Starbucks lead by the …

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Alice Loxton – Bringing History to Life for Millions on Socials 42:22

5M ago42:22

42:22

Historian Alice Loxton is on a mission to bring history to a wider, younger audience using the power of her 2 million followers on socials. The 28-year-old presenter and author travels up and down the UK, filming intriguing bite-sized historical facts and little-known stories from various periods in authentic settings. Alice has packed a lot in – w…

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An update on Market Outlook 1:13:17

5M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

In this episode, we provide an update on the market outlook.By total convexity

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25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 4 of 5 27:42

5M ago27:42

27:42

The task at hand is simple….make further progress on our 25 Sayings on Vol and Risk. I’ve certainly had some fun with the first 15. Somehow, in the context of this exploration of market risk philosophy, I’ve managed to quote both former President Ronald Reagan and Seinfeld hack comedian Kenny Bannia, summoned the wisdom of Wolf of Wall Street’s Mar…

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Shoshana Stewart on Protecting Heritage & Communities at Risk 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

When a 26-year-old American astrophysics major arrived in the Old City of Kabul in Afghanistan to volunteer, she had no idea the work would become a major part of her life, helping tens of thousands of people survive and thrive in unstable, war-torn countries. Shoshana Stewart, President of Turquoise Mountain, explains how the international NGO sta…

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25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 3 of 5 25:05

5M ago25:05

25:05

Our journey to 25 Sayings on Vol and Risk continues, folks…and as UFC’s Bruce Buffer is known to emphatically tells us…”It’s TIME!”… for our third segment…sayings 11-15. We’ve got some good ones ahead of us and, as always, I aim to share some of my thinking on markets, overlay a dose of history and pop culture and, perhaps, give you a chuckle in th…

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How One Woman Exposed the World’s Biggest Fraud 46:14

5M ago46:14

46:14

Investigative journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown reveals the remarkable story behind her exposing the 1MDB fraud in which billions of dollars were embezzled from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. From her kitchen table in London, Clare worked doggedly with the FBI and US Department of Justice on her one-woman investigation which toppled a government,…

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How the UK Brought Back its Monuments Men 43:28

5M ago43:28

43:28

Six years ago, the British Army tasked Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick OBE with forming a unit to defend and preserve some of the world’s greatest cultural treasures, at risk of theft or destruction in conflict. The former tank commander explains how the lessons learned by the real-life ‘Monuments Men’ in World War 2 - documented by Sir Leonard Woo…

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25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 2 of 5 25:49

6M ago25:49

25:49

Hello! You’ve reached part 2 of our 5 part series “25 Sayings on Vol and Risk”. Over the first half hour episode, we kicked off with the first 5. Over these 30 minutes, we shall explore sayings 6 through 10. The task at hand is to make headway on our sayings, and, hopefully, entertain you a bit in the process. My goal, share some of what I’ve writt…

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Matt King, Founder, Satori Insights, LTD 58:29

6M ago58:29

58:29

Efforts to understand the “why” of the motion in asset prices consume our time and attention in markets. To be sure, traditional sources of risk – namely the economy, the path of corporate profits and changes in the interest rate cycle – do matter. But, as Matt King argues, especially since 2012, we increasingly need to monitor what’s happening in …

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Former Hello! Editor in Chief Rosie Nixon on Reinventing Herself 42:04

6M ago42:04

42:04

Hello! Magazine’s former Editor in Chief Rosie Nixon talks openly about how she unexpectedly found herself on the brink of burnout after 16 years at Britain’s favourite celebrity magazine. Despite incredible career success, Rosie was running on empty and didn’t feel the same joy from the adrenalin-fuelled, glamorous publishing world she had once th…

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25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 1 of 5 26:52

6M ago26:52

26:52

I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts about the current state of market risk as this new year is now sufficiently underway. A number of years ago, I created a list that I call “25 Sayings on Vol and Risk”. In the spirt of 7 minute abs and 12 holiday recipes, I think lists are an easy way to connect concepts. Twenty five is a lot to get thr…

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The Good Grief Trust - Help and Hope in One Place 47:58

6M ago47:58

47:58

Grange Hill star Linda Magistris founded The Good Grief Trust after she lost her partner – BAFTA-winning director Graham Theakston - to a rare cancer and found little support to help her cope with his early death. Linda has grown it into the UK’s leading bereavement network, bringing more than 900 specialist charities & services together under one …

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An Inside Look at Organised Crime in Britain 50:56

6M ago50:56

50:56

Operation Ringtail culminated in convictions following the smashing of a drugs ring who smuggled more than £1.5 billion worth of cocaine into the UK, hidden in boxes of frozen chicken. Leading the investigation was this week’s guest, Detective Chief Superintendent Carl Galvin - Head of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit. Carl ta…

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