World stocks lead august surge: broad-based rally lifts most assets
August 2025 delivered strong performance across most asset classes, led by World Stocks with an impressive +4.12% gain. U.S. Stocks followed with a solid +2.05% return, while U.S. Real Estate posted a strong +2.91% gain for the month. Hedge Funds continued their positive momentum with a +1.51% return in August. Bonds also participated in the […]
Solo Summer Six-Pack: Talking Trend, AI, Leverage, and Hurricanes
Join Jeff Malec for a special solo “6-pack” episode where he tackles six topics on his mind during the summer podcast break. Jeff starts by examining the challenging trend following drawdown that’s been plaguing the markets, sharing insights from his 25 years in the space and why this one feels different. He pays tribute to […]
When Football Futures Meet Financial Futures: FanDuel’s Perfect Timing
Talk about timing! Today, FanDuel is celebrating its cheeky “Futures Day” campaign—inviting fans to bet on the upcoming football season, while also making waves for a much bigger reason: its brand-new joint venture with CME Group to launch a non-clearing Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). You couldn’t script that kind of overlap if you tried. On […]
Common Diversification Misconceptions
“Diversification Limits Returns” Some investors believe that spreading investments across various assets, a practice known as diversification, necessarily reduces potential returns. Let’s examine this belief. Reality: The core purpose of diversification is not to maximize returns but to manage risk. [1][2] However, by mitigating losses during downturns, a diversified portfolio can achieve more consistent growth […]
Beyond Traditional Trend: Leveraging Experience, Short Term, and Crypto with Mike Stendler
In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with Mike Stendler of O’Brien Investment Group to explore their history and evolution of trend following strategies. Stendler shares insights into their innovative approach, blending traditional trend models with machine learning techniques across multiple time frames. They dive deep into the evolution of quantitative trading, […]
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