In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Tom Holliday, founder and CIO of HIP Investments, for an in-depth conversation on reimagining multi-strategy investing in the commodity space. Tom shares insights from his distinguished career, from his early days at Refco to working with George Soros and launching both Titan Advisors and Hip Investments. Together, […]
Category: Podcasts
13
Nov
2025
When the Gales of November Come Early: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and Modern Maritime Trade with Sal Mercogliano
Set sail with maritime historian Sal Mercogliano as we dive deep into the enduring mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a legendary ship lost on the Great Lakes 50 years ago this week. From chilling tales of mariners’ lives and the critical role of iron ore trade, to the evolving challenges facing commercial shipping, this episode […]
23
Oct
2025
Engineering Alpha using Trend and Volatility on Equity Beta with Eric Leake of ALTUS Private Capital
Buckle up for a wild ride through the markets with Eric Leake, founder of Altus Private Capital, as Jeff Malec explores the investment world with a quantitative maverick who’s about to reveal the hidden playbook of market mastery! From analyzing market waves to navigating volatility, Eric uncovers his unique approach combining long-term equity market trend […]
16
Oct
2025
Overheard at a Stacked Portable Alpha Symposium
Join Jeff Malec and Jason Buck as they dive deep into the inaugural Return Stacked Symposium held at the CBOE in Chicago. They break down key presentations from institutional leaders like Jonathan Glidden and Roxton McNeal, exploring how portable alpha and return stacking are revolutionizing portfolio construction. Hear their candid insights on leverage, uncorrelated strategies, […]
02
Oct
2025
Beyond Buy and Hold: Q3 Asset Mgmt’s Quantitative Approach to Tactical Investing with Bruce Greig & Brad Giaimo
Join Jeff Malec as he sits down with Brad Giaimo and Bruce Greig from Q3 Asset Management, two investment pros who turned trading floor grit into a modern, rules-based quant shop helping RIAs build out tactical trading models for clients. From Brad’s formative days alongside Paul Tudor Jones to Bruce’s mathematical approach to market analysis, […]
25
Sep
2025
NASDAQ 100, Options & Volatility: 0DTE, Tail Hedges, Structured Products — with Kevin Davitt & Nick Smith
In this lively episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with NASDAQ’s Kevin Davitt and Nick Smith for a deep dive into the wild world of index options, with a special focus on the NASDAQ 100. These guys break down everything from the evolution of options trading to why the NASDAQ 100 is becoming […]
18
Sep
2025
Bridgewater, Botany & Breaking the 2/20 mold with Unlimited ETFs’ Bob Elliott
In this episode of the Derivative podcast, we’re hanging out with Bob Elliott, co-founder of Unlimited Funds. Bob used to work at small shop you may have heard of… Bridgewater, working his way from (nearly) the mail room to Ray Dalio’s right hand man. And now he’s doing something pretty interesting – he’s figured out […]
29
Aug
2025
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 […]
31
Jul
2025
Beef Prices at All-Time Highs: Inside the Meat Markets with Jeff Apel of Wharton Capital
In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with Jeff Apel, principal at Wharton Capital Management, to dive deep into the current cattle market. With beef prices hitting near-record highs, Apel shares his extensive experience from the trading floor to today’s futures markets, explaining the complex dynamics behind rising meat prices. From drought […]
17
Jul
2025
Options Alchemy: How Bernie Yu of Patronus Capital Transforms Market Making into Strategic Investing
In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with Bernie Yu, co-founder and CIO of Patronus Capital, to dive deep into the world of options trading, market making, and the nuanced art of capturing convexity. Drawing from his experience at Optiver and his journey to founding Patronus, Bernie shares insights into how a […]
