In this episode of The Derivative, host Jeff Malec talks with South African grain spread trader Bruce Sinclair (Brent Trading) about how he went from a farming background to running a spread-focused commodities program trading Chicago grains from a remote game farm in South Africa. Bruce explains, in plain language, how carry and calendar spreads […]
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19
Feb
2026
Going Nuclear: How Uranium is Powering Portfolios with Trevor Hall & Justin Huhn
In this episode of The Derivative, host Jeff Malec talks with uranium analyst Justin Huhn and mining and commodities commentator Trevor Hall of the Going Nuclear podcast about why uranium and nuclear power may be the most compelling long-term solution for clean baseload energy. They dig into the current uranium bull market, how AI and […]
12
Feb
2026
Defensive Equity, Flex Options, and the Future of Quant at PGIM
In this new episode of The Derivative, host Jeff Malec talks with PGIM Quantitative Solutions’ Devang Gambhirwala and Lorne Johnson about managing over $100 billion in quant and multi-asset strategies inside a $1.5 trillion asset manager. They break down the boom in options-based ETFs, from covered calls and defensive equity to buffered and defined-outcome strategies […]
09
Feb
2026
COMMODITIES AND WORLD STOCKS SURGE TO START 2026
January 2026 kicked off with strong performance across all asset classes, led by an impressive +10.49% gain in Commodities and +5.44% return for World Stocks. Managed Futures started the year with momentum, posting a solid +4.74% return for the month. This marked a continuation of strength from the end of 2025, where the strategy had […]
30
Jan
2026
Metals Meltdown: Why We Leave the Trading to the Professionals
If you woke up Friday morning long precious metals, you experienced something that will stay with you for the rest of your trading career. Gold and silver suffered the biggest sell-off in years, in a whipsawing reversal of a scorching rally that’s lifted prices to all-time highs. Gold dropped as much as 10% to crash […]
29
Jan
2026
Timing, Triggers & Transparency: Inside Potomac Funds’ Tactical Investing Playbook with Dan Russo
In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec dusts off the dress shoes and steps out from behind the webcam for his first in-person interview since before COVID. He heads to Potomac’s studio to sit down with Dan Russo (@DanRusso_CMT), Portfolio Manager and CIO, for a conversation on why investing theory often breaks down when […]
27
Jan
2026
Stacking It All Together: Our Work with Return Stacked
A one‑stop hub for our Return Stacking blogs, podcasts, and resources: We talk to a lot of investors and advisors who have questions on how Return Stacked® solutions work… What they are, how do you use them, and where they may fit within a portfolio. Over time, we’ve published a number of blogs and podcasts […]
23
Jan
2026
Hedge Fund, Managed Futures & Alternative Investment Conferences in 2026
As 2026 gets underway, the conference calendar is already shaping up to be another busy and exciting year. Each year, dozens of conferences, forums, and industry events shape the conversations that matter most across futures, hedge funds, ETFs, and institutional portfolio construction. From large, global flagship events to more targeted allocator meetings, these conferences serve […]
22
Jan
2026
From Venezuelan Oil to Nuclear Frontiers: Navigating Resource Markets with Robert Mullin
This week on The Derivative, Jeff Malec is joined by seasoned resource investor Robert Mullin for a reality check on Venezuelan oil and the market narratives surrounding it. They dig into why headlines calling for cheap oil miss the point, what it actually takes to restart a broken energy system, and why “world’s largest reserves” […]
15
Jan
2026
The 2025 market review draft, talking Bears, Crypto Cycles & AI Paradoxes with David Dziekanski & Zed Francis
Kick off the first episode of 2026 with a fun, draft-style market showdown as host Jeff Malec is joined by David Dziekanski and Zed Francis on The Derivative. Using funky categories and plenty of hot takes, the trio drafts everything from “wait, that’s still a thing” trades to market overreactions, false idols, and narratives that […]
