We’re back! Today’s podcast features The Derivative show stoppers Rodrigo Gordillo and Adam Butler of Resolve Asset Management discussing the carry trade and itsapplications in investment strategies. They begin by explaining what the carry trade is and discussing common misconceptions around it. They then dive into different types of carry that can…

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In this episode of the Derivative we chat with Gary Selz, co-founder of Zero Delta Funds. Gary shares his background growing up in Chicago and studying electrical engineering at Northwestern University. He discovered options trading through a financial engineering course and was introduced to a Chicago prop trading firm. Gary discusses his experien…

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Corey Hoffstein, Adam Butler, and Michael Philbrick join Rodrigo Gordillo to discuss trend replication, private equity's role in modern portfolios, and the impact of large AUM on trend following. They explore balancing alpha generation with risk management, optimal allocation, and leveraging through treasury futures.(0:00) Introduction to private e…

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Joe Kelly, partner at Campbell & Co., joins us this week for a new episode of The Derivative. Jeff starts talking skiing, as he’s apt to do, but this time is a bit different, with Joe sharing an update on his recent recovery from a nasty ski accident that nearly left him paralyzed (or worse). Wethen move right into Joe discussing his career journey…

In this episode, Corey Hoffstein from Newfound Research, and Rodrigo Gordillo and Adam Butler of Resolve Asset Management Global, discuss the concept of return stacking and its implications for investors. They delve into the challenges of beating the large cap U.S. equities market, the shift in conversations about return stacking from risk manageme…

This episode of The Derivative discusses the current state of Volatility – and how to use those measurements in diversifying investment strategies with Jeremie Holdom and Colin Suvak of LongTail Alpha, an investment firm focused on tail risk hedging. The guests share insights into their work, analyzing volatility across asset classes and constructi…

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-Follow Rodrigo on X @RodGordilloP-Learn more about the Return Stacking Suite at: https://www.returnstackedetfs.com/ and https://www.returnstacked.com/The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader…

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In this in-depth conversation, Jeff Malec picks the brain of veteran quant Doug Greenig about pursuing trends on a truly global scale. Greenig takes listeners on his fascinating career journey, from cutting-edge fixed income modeling at Goldman Sachs to managing risk at MAN AHL's pioneering CTA firm. He explains how thisexperience led him to establ…

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This episode is a fascinating deep dive into the complexworld of logistics. Our guest is Chris Jamroz, CEO of Roadrunner, a serial logistics entrepreneur who has indeed seen and done it all over his career. Chris provides colorful anecdotes about his past 100+acquisitions and turnarounds, including the challenges and lessons learned along the way. …

Brent Belote, founder and CIO of Cayler Capital, joins the podcast to discuss the growth of his now 5 year systematic oil trading strategy. He provides insights into analyzing supply and demand fundamentals and using quantitative models to capitalize on events in the physical oil market. Brent also shares lessons from starting his own fund and mana…

Join us for the second half of our panel discussions during this year's Hedge Fund week in Miami as we explore increasing accessibility of alternative investments through new ETF products and strategies. We’ve got Rodrigo Gordillo taking reigns from the quantitative perspective, Jerry Parker talking trend following, Bob Elliot on replication and Ja…

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From NASA to Star Trek, Brad Barrie and David Johnson ofDynamic Wealth Group discuss how their shared interests inspired the development of their diversified mutual fund, which blends equity exposure with discretionary global macro allocations. They explain how this approach seeks to provide smoother returns through non-correlated exposures. Brad a…

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This packed panel discussion featuring Tim Pickering (Auspice), Brent Belote (Cayler Capital), Gerardo Tarricone (Arion) and Derek Stroke (Equanimity Advisors) focused on commodities as diversifiers and opportunities in commodity trading and investing. Our panelists discussed topics like the reliability of commodities in portfolios, ESG factors, th…

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Welcome to the start of a new year and another exciting season of The Derivative Podcast. We're beginning with a bang, featuring DBi’s hedge fund guru, Andrew Beer. Picture the ideal blend of Wall Street expertise and accessible insights - that's what we're delivering in this episode! We’re talking with Andrew about replicating strategies in this e…

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Visit the Theta Engine strategy page at: ⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1No5QkXMi0WqFkv0orAFH-kmSUbIjGBmIXztaE1cyRUA/edit?usp=sharing The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discov…

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Thanksgiving is just a week away in the US, marking the end of an excellent year for The Derivative and we're inviting you to join us at the podcast table for a bountiful episode delving into the unique flavors of managed futures and fundamental expertise. As we carve into the Thanksgiving spirit, The Derivative is serving up a feast of insights wi…

Get ready to savor an episode of The Derivative that's anything but run-of-the-(corn) mill, featuring a guest who's serving up some fresh and unconventional perspectives. That's right, we're delving into the heart of the snack world where the notion of sturdy, thick chips and delicate, thin chips is more than meets the eye. Prepare to have the simp…

In the constantly changing and often unpredictable industrythat is wealth management, is it possible to systematize an asset allocation approach? Might you even apply trend following to the problem? On this episode of The Derivative, Jon Robinson, the CEO and co-founder of Blueprint Investment Partners, draws upon his unique experience on both side…

-Connect with Ed at NotionalEdsJourney@gmail.com -Find Ed on LinkdIn at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-kurtz-39bb5933/ The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of t…

In commodity trading, where volatility reigns supreme, finding an edge can be daunting. In this episode of The Derivative, we switch up our normal Commodity Trading talk with our non-trend following guest, Jae-Min Hyun of NWOne. With extensive experience in commodities trading and a quant background that spans Wall Street firms, hedge funds, and a …

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Philadelphia is renowned for various iconic symbols, including the Liberty Bell, Rocky Balboa, the famous Philly cheesesteak, and, most recently, RCM's Live Panel Discussion "Is 60/40 Dead? Can Alternatives Fill the Void?" This engaging panel discussion features industry leaders Tim Pickering, Corey Hoffstein, and Brian Meloon, with the insightful …

In the ever-evolving world of finance, change is the only constant. Like the shifting tides of the market, options trading has transformed from monthly expirations to weekly and even daily strikes. It's like going from a leisurely stroll to a thrilling daily marathon in the world of trading. Alongside these shifts, hedging strategies have also had …

From front-running commodity index rolls to trading spreads, we're taking you on a bit of a historic journey with Emil Van Essen and Bryan Kiernan of Katonah Eve. Join us as we explore the evolution of their strategies and firm, while talking the world of commodities. In this episode, we'll uncover the evolution of Katonah Eve, from pulling data ah…

The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies. -View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the tra…

Is electricity a commodity? If not, why not? If so, how do you get exposure with the demand for electricity set to possibly outstrip the world's forthcoming technological advancements. Join us on a high energy episode of The Derivative by RCM Alternatives for an in-depth exploration of "Electrifying America" with Timothy Kramer, a seasoned energy a…

The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies. -View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the tra…

-Follow Jerry on X @rjparkerjr09 -Learn more about the TFPN ETF at: ⁠⁠⁠https://tfpnetf.com/ -Learn more about Chesapeake Capital at: https://chesapeakecapital.com/ The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday …

Why Systematic? Why CTA? Why Now? These are common questions on the minds of many professionals in the Managed Futures field. On this episode of the Derivative podcast, host Jeff Malec takes on a unique role as a featured guest on a panel recently hosted by RCM Alternatives in Chicago alongside Cohen & Company and Mercer. While Jeff is usually the …

What do you do when you’ve already done everything there is to do in trend. Managed billion of dollars: check. One of first to run a trend following mutual fund: check. Trend following on individual equities:check. You push the envelope again, and convince the folks that create ETFs that you actually can pack your fully diversified equities plus fu…

Visit the The ERN 3.0 Strategy page at: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SlA9O47J0ntJ_5Fx1Di4NryvdcmcfM17tMkYY_oW-zo/edit?usp=sharing⁠⁠ If you have not already done so, please first listen to episodes 10, 73 and 81. The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast an…

The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies. -View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the tra…

Jason Buck is back in this follow-up, Part II episode rehashing all the goings on at Global EQD '23, and he's continuing the conversation on equity market hedging, not to mention interest rate, currency, and more hedging – plus volatility markets and investment strategies with host Jeff Malec. Jason and Jeff discuss what was discussed, including th…

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The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level. Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader. Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies. -View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the tra…