The Ides of March came this year with some volatility. All eyes were on the banking crisis as the Fed effectively bailed out two notable US banks, and Credit Suisse was forced to merge with UBS. Bond volatility spiked considerably, hurting some strategies and providing an opportunity for others. Anyone still short bond prices took […]
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Apr
2023
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Apr
2023
Stories for Traders: A Trend followers’ journey through it all with Andrew Strasman of Totem Asset Group
Have you ever wondered how successful traders make their fortunes in the markets? In this episode of The Derivative Podcast, we explore the world of trend following with a master in the field, Andrew Strasman. Here first-hand about his journey as a trend follower, from his early days in the trading pit to his experience […]
06
Apr
2023
What are the Options for tech employee Options, With Bryce Emo of Sidecar Financial
Today’s episode we are passengers on Bryce Emo’s rig, as we ride along and chat about how his company Sidecar Financial assists in providing private company shareholders the knowledge and network to find what can be life-changing liquidity. Bryce explains why stock option-based employees at big tech companies need the “lending hand”, and covers all […]
04
Apr
2023
Asset Class Scoreboard: March 2023
Risk On! March continued the one-month-on, one-month off pattern seen so far in this young year, with nearly stocks and bonds bouncing back from Feb losses with March gains. The big story was managed futures with a big down month driven by the sharp rise in bond prices (lower rates) in March around the Silicon […]
30
Mar
2023
Searching for Volatile Macro Environments with Alfonso Peccatiello, The Macro Compass
What was the short-lived SVB baking crisis all about? Has it forced the Fed’s hand? Are we done tightening? Lots of Macro questions so who better to dig into it with than the appropriately nicknamed Macro Alf. In this episode of The Derivative, we sit down with Alfonso Peccatiello, founder of The Macro Compass and […]
29
Mar
2023
Ten Reasons Why Managed Futures and Trend-Following CTAs are a Smart Investment for Your Portfolio
Our friends over at Auspice Capital Advisors are out this week with a banger of a paper – titled, “Managed Futures and Trend Following CTAs — Ten Reasons to Invest”. You can download the full paper here to see all their great graphics along with the list, but here are a few of our favorites […]
23
Mar
2023
The Conscientious Culture behind Risk Control with Kapil Rastogi of PlusPlus
As investors and traders, we all strive for success in the markets. But what sets the best apart from the rest? According to Kapil Rastogi, the President and co-founder of PlusPlus Capital Management, it’s all about having the right culture. Ranking among the best in the industry in RCM’s semi-annual rankings report for best risk […]
23
Mar
2023
Semi-Annual Managed Futures Rankings 2023
Semi-Annual Managed Futures Rankings : Our ranking of the best managed futures, trend following, and commodity hedge funds ranks the top funds across 11 different categories because no two investors are alike in what they are seeking out of an alternative investment. See the top manager from each category below and download the full whitepaper […]
16
Mar
2023
Setting the record straight – Trend following: the proof is in the track record with Marty Bergin of DUNN Capital
When it comes to investing, there are countless strategies to choose from, each with its own set of pros and cons. One strategy that has stood the test of time is trend following, a technique that involves analyzing market trends and making trades based on those trends. Despite its proven track record, some investors remain […]
14
Mar
2023
OUCH! A massive Bond Reversal hits Trend
So anyone watching CNBC or picking up the WSJ has heard of Silicon Valley Bank by now. The failed startup bank which caused the Fed to step in and sort of guarantee deposits across all regional banks. But while all that real world, actual customers and their bank deposits stuff were going on – here […]
