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Podshops, Prices, and Physical Flows: A Commodity Trading Framework with Stephane Bernhard of CAM/ETG
Published 04/24/25 by rcm-alternatives
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of commodity trading with Stephane Bernhard, CEO/CIO of CAM Multi-Strat Asset Management. Drawing from his 30+ years of experience starting at Louis Dreyfus through commodity trading house ETG, Stephane shares how commodity trading has evolved from pure fundamental analysis to today’s complex intersection of physical, financial, […]
Posted in: Commodities, Podcasts
The Endowment Playbook: Balancing Long-Term Goals with Current Market Volatility
Published 04/17/25 by rcm-alternatives
In this wide-ranging conversation, Jeff Malec sits down with Dave Morehead, CIO of Baylor University’s $2.2 billion endowment, to explore the unique challenges and strategies of institutional portfolio management. From his early days trading derivatives in Chicago’s financial district to overseeing one of Texas’s prominent university endowments, Morehead shares invaluable insights on risk management, alternative […]
Posted in: Podcasts, VIX and Volatility
WTF is this market? – with Vineer Bhansali of LongTail Alpha
Published 04/11/25 by rcm-alternatives
In this emergency pod edition, Jeff Malec is joined by Vineer Bhansali, Founder and CIO at LongTail Alpha, LLC, to break down the market’s wild rollercoaster ride that demanded immediate attention. When markets hit new lows only to rocket back with a stunning 10% rally, we knew it was time for another “WTF episode” – […]
Posted in: Podcasts, VIX and Volatility
A Four-Stack Pod, talking stacking assets with Return Stacked ETFs
Published 03/20/25 by rcm-alternatives
This episode of the podcast piles on the knowledge about “return stacking” – the investment approach that lets you layer alternative assets and strategies on top of your traditional portfolio, like a perfect investment sandwich. Jeff Malec has stacked the deck with FOUR financial heavyweights – Mike Philbrick, Rodrigo Gordillo, Adam Butler, and Corey Hoffstein […]
Posted in: Market Strategies, Podcasts
Unlocking the Equity Risk Premium with Dividend Futures
Published 03/13/25 by rcm-alternatives
In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Rick Silva, the co-founder of Metaurus Advisors, a boutique asset manager. Rick walks us through Metaurus Advisors’ innovative approach to understanding and trading the equity risk premium using dividend futures markets. Rick Silva provides insights into the firm’s background in derivative markets and their goal of bringing […]
Posted in: Podcasts, Trend Following and Systematic Strategies
Unlocking the Commodity Risk Premium with Kurt Nelson of SummerHaven
Published 02/13/25 by rcm-alternatives
Join us for an insightful exploration of the fascinating world of commodity futures with Kurt Nelson, co-founder and Managing Partner of SummerHaven Investment Management. Kurt shares his unique perspective, honed over decades of experience, on the rich history and evolution of commodity markets – from the Dojima Rice Exchange in 16th century Japan to the […]
Posted in: Commodities, Podcasts
Retail to Institutional: How David Sun Scaled His ODTE Options Strategies
Published 11/7/24 by rcm-alternatives
In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with David Sun, an entrepreneur, trader, and fund manager with a unique journey into the world of options trading and alternative investments. David shares his unconventional path, starting as a retail trader experimenting with options strategies, particularly selling puts, before transitioning to professional fund management. He discusses the […]
Posted in: Podcasts, Trend Following and Systematic Strategies, Uncategorized
Blending Insurance and Credit Expertise: How Obra Capital Finds Opportunities in Unique Situations
Published 10/31/24 by rcm-alternatives
In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Peter Polanskyj, Head of Structured Credit at Obra Capital, to delve into the firm’s unique approach to investing across the insurance and credit markets. Obra Capital is a $4 billion asset manager with a specialized focus on opportunities at the intersection of insurance and credit. Peter shares […]
Posted in: Investing Insight, Podcasts
Carmika Partners Unpack the August Volatility Spike and Complexities of Options Trading
Published 10/17/24 by rcm-alternatives
In this episode, we explore the world of options trading with Martin Vestergaard and Michael Cameron from Carmika Partners. The conversation begins with an in-depth analysis of the volatility spike that occurred in early August, as Vestergaard and Cameron share their insights on the market dynamics and the impact on their trading strategies. The discussion […]
Posted in: Podcasts, VIX and Volatility
Is there Alpha in boring old Muni-Bonds, with Riverbend Capital
Published 10/3/24 by rcm-alternatives
In this episode of the Derivative podcast, our host Jeff Malec sits down with Tim McGregor and Tom Hession from Riverbend Capital Advisors(@Riverbend_Cap) to dive deep into the world of municipal bonds. The discussion covers the unique inefficiencies and complexities of the $4 trillion muni bond market, which features over 75,000 different issuers across the […]
Posted in: Market Strategies, Muni Bonds, Podcasts
