This week on The Derivative: In this compelling episode, @David Dziekanski, founder of Quantify Funds, joins host Jeff Malec to unpack the fascinating world of Bitcoin and gold. Dive deep into the innovative BTGD ETF, which stacks 100% Bitcoin and 100% gold, and explore the cutting-edge concept of portable alpha. Dziekanski shares insights on why […]
Category: Commodities
24
Apr
2025
Podshops, Prices, and Physical Flows: A Commodity Trading Framework with Stephane Bernhard of CAM/ETG
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, […]
13
Feb
2025
Unlocking the Commodity Risk Premium with Kurt Nelson of SummerHaven
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 […]
25
Mar
2024
Exploring China’s onshore markets with RCM Alternatives PT. 3: Harnessing China’s Asset Management
In the third part of the series “Exploring China’s Onshore Markets with RCM Alternatives,” Matthew Bradbard from RCM China and Alvin Fan from OP Investment Management (OPIM) delve into the opportunities within China’s asset management industry for investors. They focus on the potential that emerging managers hold in diversifying investment portfolios. The discussion covers how […]
14
Mar
2024
Optimizing the Supply Chain: Private Equity, Automation, and Economic Indicators in Logistics with Chris Jamroz
This episode is a fascinating deep dive into the complex world 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 […]
07
Mar
2024
Constructing A Systematic Oil Trader: Fueling growth at Cayler Capital
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 […]
28
Sep
2023
A Philly Alts Steak: Talking Commodities, Stacking, and Systematic with Auspice, Newfound & Campbell
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 @AuspiceTim, Corey Hoffstein @choffstein, and Brian Meloon, with the insightful Kevin Davitt giving an […]
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 […]
04
Jan
2023
Asset Class Scoreboard: December 2022
Commodities for the Win! There it was. The final buzzer of the game as 2022 comes to an end. But it was a bit of a bore of a game overall, with the scoreboard at the end of the year looking a lot like it did throughout the year, with Commodities and Managed Futures leading […]
10
Aug
2022
The Many C’s of Commodities and defining their diversification
There is something to alliteration with the letter C. In education circles, the Four C’s describe different skills necessary in the 21st century: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking , and Creativity. The world of Diamonds[1] also has four C’s: Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carat. Five if you include Cost. In the world of Commodities, we also […]
