Didn’t get the chance to head to Vegas for the Global EQD conference. No worries. We’ve got you covered. We’re teaming up with the one and only Jason Buck (@jasoncbuck) of Mutiny Funds (@MutinyFunds), he of many volatility-focused podcasts and manager of a long vol fund of funds. Together, Jeff and Jason walk through […]
Category: Investing Insight
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 […]
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 […]
05
Dec
2022
ChatGPT, What a crazy, modern world we live in
Ok, If you haven’t been watching Twitter go crazy over ChatGPT the past few days, you’re missing out. Here’s a nice piece explaining some of the cool stuff we’ve seen just in a few days since it was released: 🤖 Here’s a little overview of all the crazy stuff I’m seeing with the new ChatGPT. […]
25
Oct
2022
Being a GenZ’er during Crypto Winter with @DeadCaitBounce’s Caitlin Cook
How do all these smart people end up in the crypto space? Versus the hedge fund world or traditional finance, or doctor/lawyer, etc. And how do investors separate the signal from the noise amongst all the meme stock pumps, Web 3 scams, and crypto deep dives? And is Winter coming, to borrow the Game of […]
29
Sep
2022
Hurricanes, Cat Bonds, and the Billions at Risk with Dr. Jeff Masters and Chris McKeown
Otherworldly forces can affect the market and hurt it just as much. Hurricane Ian continues to bring surges, winds, and flooding to Florida, and we have our own hurricane swirling around the set. That’s right, we’re bringing two forces together this week in a mashup of two previous pods with Hurricane Hunter Dr. Jeff Masters […]
01
Sep
2022
The Business of Staying Wealthy with Homer Smith of Konvergent Wealth
For those lucky few who’ve sold a business, inherited wealth, or otherwise find themselves in the enviable position of staying wealthy, not getting wealthy – the investment game can be more about playing defense than going on offense. But how do you go about that, who do you partner with to figure out complex tax […]
23
Aug
2022
There’s no Stupid Options questions, just Stupid Options Courses, SurgiFi attends Benn Eifert’s Class
Summer’s nearly over and class is definitely back in session for this episode, as we’re about to get schooled on options and trying to separate the scams from the science. This week we’re delivering the long-awaited episode with Dr. Benn Eifert(@bennpeifert), a Derivative appointed Jedi of Volatility from QVR Advisors, and Dr. David Rhoiney(@FiSurgi), who […]
11
Aug
2022
Using the Laws of Trading to find our edge with Agustin Lebron
We’re breaking the law…the laws of trading, that is! On this episode of the Derivative, we’re joined by Agustin Lebron (@AgustinLebron3), who started his career as an engineer and turned prop trader (you’d be surprised how common of a story and skill set that is) before writing his book The Laws of Trading: A Trader’s […]
28
Jul
2022
YOLO is BS, and Investing as just one Dimension of Wealth with Brian Portnoy of Shaping Wealth
Will the real Portnoy please stand up? This week’s guest may not be rating pizzas worldwide in one bite, but he is an expert at simplifying the complex world of money — we’re sitting down with the one and only Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA. Brian(@brianportnoy) is the founder of Shaping Wealth, a coaching and content […]
