In this first episode of 2025, we’re plunging right into the fascinating world of sovereign wealth funds with Peter Madsen, the CIO of Utah’s School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO). Peter shares his unique perspective on managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio designed to support public education in the state for generations to come. From […]
Category: VIX and Volatility
14
Nov
2024
The Polymath Pod: Jason Buck and Zed Francis talk rates, vol, and cheeseburgers?!
To close out the 2024 season of the Derivative podcast, host Jeff Malec sits down with two friends of the pod, and friends of his – Jason Buck (@jasoncbuck) and Zed Francis (@convexitas) – for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the markets, the unpredictability of macro events, and the importance of understanding underlying […]
17
Oct
2024
Carmika Partners Unpack the August Volatility Spike and Complexities of Options Trading
In this episode, we explore the world of options trading with Martin Vestergaard and Michael Cameron from Carmika Partners. The conversation begins with an in-depth analysis of the volatility spike that occurred in early August, as Vestergaard and Cameron share their insights on the market dynamics and the impact on their trading strategies. The discussion […]
22
Aug
2024
China Tech, Carbon, and Option Overlays in ETFs? Yep, with James Maund of KraneShares
Today’s episode on The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with James Maund, a veteran of the financial industry with experience spanning Goldman Sachs, the NYSE floor, and his current role at KraneShares. Maund provides a unique insider’s perspective on the rapid growth and innovation within the ETF space while outlining KraneShares main investment pillars – […]
27
Jun
2024
Volatility Vultures: Hunting for Options Talent with Gary Selz of Zero Delta
In this episode of the Derivative we chat with Gary Selz @SelzGary, CIO and co-portfolio manager of Zero Delta Funds. Gary shares his background growing up in Chicago and studying electrical engineering at Northwestern University. He discovered options trading through a financial engineering course and was introduced to a Chicago prop trading firm. Gary discusses […]
25
Apr
2024
50 Charts showing the Current State of Volatility, with Jeremie Holdom and Colin Suvak of LongTail Alpha
This episode of The Derivative discusses the current state of Volatility – and how to use those measurements in diversifying investment strategies with Jeremie Holdom and Colin Suvak of LongTail Alpha, an investment firm focused on tail risk hedging. The guests share insights into their work, analyzing volatility across asset classes and constructing customized hedging […]
15
Feb
2024
Miami Hedge Fund week panel 2024 – Commodities: Outlook on Prices, Volatility, and Portfolio Diversification
This packed panel discussion featuring Tim Pickering (Auspice), Brent Belote (Cayler Capital), Gerardo Tarricone (Arion) and Derek Stroke (Equanimity Advisors) focused on commodities as diversifiers and opportunities in commodity trading and investing. Our panelists discussed topics like the reliability of commodities in portfolios, ESG factors, the potential for a commodity supercycle, and educating the next […]
21
Sep
2023
Opportunities in Option Mutual Funds with Russ Kellites
In the ever-evolving world of finance, change is the only constant. Like the shifting tides of the market, options trading has transformed from monthly expirations to weekly and even daily strikes. It’s like going from a leisurely stroll to a thrilling daily marathon in the world of trading. Alongside these shifts, hedging strategies have also […]
31
Aug
2023
Portfolios of Power Futures with AMPD ETF’s Tim Kramer
Is electricity a commodity? If not, why not? If so, how do you get exposure with the demand for electricity set to possibly outstrip the world’s forthcoming technological advancements. Join us on a high-energy episode of The Derivative by RCM Alternatives for an in-depth exploration of “Electrifying America” with Timothy Kramer, a seasoned energy and […]
13
Jul
2023
The World of Equity Hedging, Part II with Jason Buck
Jason Buck (@jasoncbuck) is back in this follow-up, Part II episode rehashing all the goings on at Global EQD ’23; and he’s continuing the conversation on equity market hedging, not to mention interest rate, currency, and more hedging – plus volatility markets and investment strategies with host Jeff Malec (@AttainCap2). Jason and Jeff discuss […]
