Best Nicholas Yu Podcasts (2025)

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When the Gales of November Come Early: the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and Modern Maritime Trade with Sal Mercogliano 57:05

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16h ago57:05

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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 explores what really…

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Lee Harding: Wasabi & Australian Idol 42:24

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Remember Wasabi? The 2006 Aussie pop-punk anthem that went nuclear after Lee Harding’s breakout on Australian Idol. In this episode, Lee opens up about his wild Idol days infront of Kyle Sandilands, Andrew G and co, what really happened after the show, and the truth behind his fight with the record label. Love it or hate it, was wasabi a one-hit wo…

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Volatility's Heartbeat, the AI Boom, and MJ’s Bulls with Equity Armor’s Brian Stutland 1:04:22

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Join Jeff Malec and Brian Stutland, Portfolio Manager at Equity Armor Investments, as they dive deep into the complex world of market volatility, AI's transformative potential, and strategic investing. Drawing from his extensive trading experience, Stutland offers unique insights into the VIX, option strategies, and navigating today's dynamic marke…

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Engineering Alpha using Trend and Volatility on Equity Beta with Eric Leake of ALTUS Private Capital 1:03:40

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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 mark…

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Overheard at a Stacked Portable Alpha Symposium 1:15:22

29d ago1:15:22

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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 lev…

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Jaret Reddick (Bowling for Soup) 18:56

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I flew all the way to Texas to find out what really happened to pop-punk — from the guy who lived it. Jaret Reddick isn’t just the frontman of Bowling for Soup — he’s also the voice of Phineas Flynn, Chuck E. Cheese, Jimmy Neutron and the man behind 1985 and Girl All the Bad Guys Want. We went deep on how a small-town Texas band blew up worldwide, …

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Beyond Buy and Hold: Q3 Asset Mgmt's Quantitative Approach to Tactical Investing with Bruce Greig & Brad Giaimo 1:09:47

1M ago1:09:47

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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, you’…

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NASDAQ 100, Options & Volatility: 0DTE, Tail Hedges, Structured Products — with Kevin Davitt & Nicholas Smith 1:22:10

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In this lively episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with NASDAQ's Kevin Davitt and Nicholas 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 the cool kid on the financial block. Kevin…

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Bridgewater, Botany & Breaking the 2&20 mold with Unlimited ETFs' Bob Elliott 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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In this episode of the Derivative podcast, we're hanging out with Bob Elliott, co-founder of Unlimited Funds. Bob used to work ata 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 how to systematically replicat…

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The Sandlot - Patrick Renna - Aka Ham (Podcast 2025) 11:18

2M ago11:18

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Patrick Renna (Ham from The Sandlot) joins me to rewind to one of the most iconic coming-of-age films ever made. We cast his mind back to what it was really like behind the scenes — from filming those legendary baseball moments to the friendships and memories that shaped the cult classic. If you grew up quoting “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!”, this ch…

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Thomas Ian Nicholas (LIVE PODCAST) American Pie 5 Script 24:47

2M ago24:47

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Live on stage with American Pie (Kevin Myers) & Rookie of the Year legend Thomas Ian Nicholas — Filmed at Laundry Bar, Melbourne (July 2025), this live podcast covers everything from the internet rumours swirling around American Pie 5: The Funeral to what really went down on the set of all four original films. Is the OG cast coming back? Is the scr…

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Solo Summer Six-Pack: Talking Trend, AI, Leverage, and Hurricanes 24:08

3M ago24:08

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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 Waldo Wiens, the legenda…

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28 Days - Jay Dunne 1:13:16

3M ago1:13:16

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Jay Dunne from 28 Days joins Creative Creatures Podcast to talk about the wild ride of being one of Australia’s most notorious rap-rock bands. From growing up in Frankston, to blowing up during the nu-metal era, to playing Big Day Out festivals with fellow Aussie bands like The Living End, and dealing with controversy along the way — unfiltered ins…

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Beyond Traditional Trend: Leveraging Experience, Short Term, and Crypto with Mike Stendler 51:12

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In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with Mike Stendler of O'Brien Investment Group to explore their history and evolution of trend following strategies. Stendler shares insights into their innovative approach, blending traditional trend models with machine learning techniques across multiple time frames. They dive deep into the …

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Beef Prices at All-Time Highs: Inside the Meat Markets with Jeff Apel of Wharton Capital 58:43

4M ago58:43

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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. F…

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Options Alchemy: How Bernie Yu of Patronus Capital Transforms Market Making into Strategic Investing 1:05:41

4M ago1:05:41

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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 four-person team com…

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Family Offices: an inside look on who runs them and how you get that seat, with Brian Adams of Mack International 59:59

4M ago59:59

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Join Jeff Malec as he sits down with Brian Adams, partner at Mack International, for an illuminating conversation about the intricate world of family offices. Brian shares his unique journey from real estate entrepreneurship to talent search, offering insider insights into how ultra-high-net-worth families manage their wealth, navigate generational…

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Tech, Trust, and Tactical Investing: A New Era of Wealth Management with Kevin Jamali of Farther 1:11:20

5M ago1:11:20

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In this dynamic episode of the Derivative podcast, Jeff Malec sits down with Kevin Jamali, Senior Vice President at Farther, for an unfiltered dive into the evolving world of wealth management. What begins as a journey through Jamali's career—from Chicago Board of Trade futures trader to alternative investment strategist—quickly becomes a provocati…

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Tom Morris (Channel 9 AFL & Sports Reporter) 51:46

5M ago51:46

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Tom Morris has been at the centre of Australian sports media — from breaking some of the biggest AFL stories to finding himself in the headlines. In this episode, we go deep on the art of sports journalism, building credibility, choosing your words carefully, and what it’s really like working inside the AFL media machine. From early days at SEN and…

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Annie Knight Australia's most promiscuous Only Fans Girl & Henry Brayshaw 47:17

5M ago47:17

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Annie Knight is unapologetically bold, fiercely successful, and one of the most recognisable names on OnlyFans. In this raw and interesting conversation, we dive into how Annie turned challenges into content, rising to the top of the platform and shaking off the constant critics along the way. Her soon to be husband Henry even jumps on the mic, jus…

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American Pie's Thomas Ian Nicholas (Kevin Myers) 46:06

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Thomas Ian Nicholas (American Pie, Rookie of the Year) joins Creative Creatures & Industry Leaders for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about Hollywood, cancel culture, and the reality of working in entertainment today. We dive into the Blake Lively controversy, industry shifts, and what happens behind the scenes in film, TV, and media. …

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Swag on the Beat - Sam Zito: Going Viral 47:11

5M ago47:11

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What does it really take to go viral — and what happens when you walk away from it all? In this full episode, Sam Zito breaks down the rise of Swag On The Beat, how they made relatable, viral comedy sketches, and the moment he knew it was time to chase a new dream: stand-up comedy. We get into: How to create content people actually share The behind…

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Mel Yu - From Pain to Power: Branding & Content Creation 30:43

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Key sits down with long-time friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Mel Yu, founder of MCO Events. From heartbreak and personal loss to building one of Melbourne’s most recognised event brands, Mel opens up about how she turned adversity into ambition — creating experiences that connect, empower, and inspire. We dive deep into: • The story behind MCO E…

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Copywriting & LinkedIn (Leah Morris) 25:53

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How do you make LinkedIn work for your business? What makes great copy actually sell? And is AI about to change everything in advertising? In this episode of Creative Creatures, Key sits down with senior copywriter Leah Morris to talk all things copywriting, ACA Award School (Advertising) LinkedIn strategy, and the future of the industry. They go w…

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Triple M's Ravs (Ryan Warren) 52:29

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Ryan Warren, anchor of Triple M’s The Rush Hour, gives an inside look at AFL media, radio, and the behind-the-scenes world of live sports broadcasting. He shares what it’s like working with James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless, how game-day broadcasts are produced at Triple M, and his best advice for anyone looking to break into radio or sports media…

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Pivotal Perspectives: Decoding the Modern Hedge Fund Landscape with Jon Caplis 1:02:21

5M ago1:02:21

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In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec sits down with Jon Caplis, CEO of Pivotal Path, to dive deep into the world of hedge funds. They explore current performance trends across strategies like equity quant, global macro, and multi-strategy funds, unpack the challenges of hedge fund data collection, and discuss how sophisticated investors ar…

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Is Trend Following Dead? (Again…) A Deep Dive with Crabel’s Grant Jaffarian 1:23:13

6M ago1:23:13

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In this revealing episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Grant Jaffarian from Crabel Capital Management to dissect the current state of trend following. They explore the declining performance over the past 6 months, challenges in maintaining positive convexity, and the critical need for innovation. Grant offers candid insights into how trend following …

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Value Creation Over Financial Engineering: Kinzie Capital’s Suzanne Yoon on Modern Private Equity 1:07:08

6M ago1:07:08

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In this episode of The Derivative, host Jeff Malec sits down with Suzanne Yoon, Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, for an in-depth exploration of private equity. Yoon shares her remarkable journey from the daughter of immigrant entrepreneurs in Chicago to leading a lower middle market buyout firm. Drawing from her rich backgro…

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Stacking Assets: Bitcoin, Gold, and the Future of Portfolio Diversification with David Dziekanski of Quantify Funds 58:18

6M ago58:18

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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 th…

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Podshops, Prices, and Physical Flows: A Commodity Trading Framework with Stephane Bernhard of CAM/ETG 1:29:34

7M ago1:29:34

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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 intersectio…

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The Endowment Playbook: Balancing Long-Term Goals with Current Market Volatility 1:09:39

7M ago1:09:39

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Jeff Malec sits down with Dave Morehead, CIO of Baylor University's $2.2 billion endowment, to explore the unique challenges and strategies of institutional portfolio management. The discussion covers Baylor's innovative approach to portfolio construction, including their successful deployment of volatility strate…

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WTF is this market? - with Vineer Bhansali of LongTail Alpha 54:32

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In this emergency pod edition, Jeff Malec is joined by Vineer Bhansali, Founder and CIO at LongTail Alpha, LLC, to break down the market's wild rollercoaster ride that demanded immediate attention. When markets hit new lows only to rocket back with a stunning 10% rally, we knew it was time for another "WTF episode" – our signature emergency broadca…

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Trends, Tall Heads, and Transformations with Transtrend’s Harold de Boer 1:10:59

7M ago1:10:59

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Dive into the fascinating world of trend following with Jeff Malec and one of the GOATs: Harold de Boer, a pioneering systematic trader who transformed his life path from a Dutch dairy farm into the sophisticated global investment firm Transtrend. In this episode, Harold shares insights into the evolution of trend following, discussing how understa…

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A Four-Stack Pod, talking stacking assets with Return Stacked ETFs 1:31:00

8M ago1:31:00

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This episode of the podcast piles on the knowledge about "return stacking" - the investment approach that lets you layer alternative assets and strategies on top of your traditional portfolio, like a perfect investment sandwich. Jeff Malec has stacked the deck with FOUR financial heavyweights - Mike Philbrick, Rodrigo Gordillo, Adam Butler, and Cor…

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Unlocking the Equity Risk Premium with Dividend Futures 59:24

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In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Rick Silva, the co-founder of Metaurus Advisors, a boutique asset manager. Rick walks us through Metaurus Advisors' innovative approach to understanding and trading the equity risk premium using dividend futures markets. Rick Silva provides insights into the firm's background in derivative markets and thei…

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Options give you Options with Scott Phillips of Lavaca Capital 49:07

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In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Scott Phillips, the CIO of Lavaca Capital, to discuss the firm's journey in the world of options trading. Scott shares his personal background, from his start as an auditor of energy derivatives at KPMG to founding Lavaca Capital and navigating the complexities of options strategies. The conversation cover…

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Unlocking the Commodity Risk Premium with Kurt Nelson of SummerHaven 1:13:45

9M ago1:13:45

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Join us for an insightful exploration of the fascinating world of commodity futures with Kurt Nelson, co founder and Managing Partner of SummerHaven Index 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 t…

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The State of AI, and AI in Alternative Investments with Mohammad Rasouli of AIx2 58:28

10M ago58:28

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In this episode, we dive deep into the current state of AI… getting to its transformative impact on the alternative investments landscape. Our guest, Mohammad Rasouli, is a renowned researcher at Stanford University and the founder and CEO of AIx2, a leading AI solutions provider for private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Mohammad shares…

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A US state with a sovereign wealth fund? Utah’s new approach to old money with Peter Madsen 1:12:13

10M ago1:12:13

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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.…

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General George Cashington had a Dream of a Grand Financial System (a humorous prelude to Season 5) 10:18

10M ago10:18

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For our first episode of 2025 we wanted to take a different approach... Enjoy our full-blown parody of Nate Bargatze's 'Washington's Dream' – complete with satire of several key issues in private equity and private market valuations. Warning: May contain traces of reality and excessive financial humor.…

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The Polymath Pod: Jason Buck and Zed Francis talk rates, vol, and cheeseburgers?! 1:20:20

12M ago1:20:20

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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 and Zed Francis - for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the markets, the unpredictability of macro events, and the importance of understanding underlying structures and dynamics. The conversation beg…

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Retail to Institutional: How David Sun Scaled His ODTE Options Strategies 1:07:18

1y ago1:07:18

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In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with David Sun, an entrepreneur, trader, and fund manager with a unique journey into the world of options trading and alternative investments. David shares his unconventional path, starting as a retail trader experimenting with options strategies, particularly selling puts, before transitioning to professional …

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Blending Insurance and Credit Expertise: How Obra Capital Finds Opportunities in Unique Situations 1:21:14

1y ago1:21:14

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In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Peter Polanskyj, Head of Structured Credit at Obra Capital, to delve into the firm's unique approach to investing across the insurance and credit markets. Obra Capital is a $4 billion asset manager with a specialized focus on opportunities at the intersection of insurance and credit. Peter shares insights …

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Carmika Partners Unpack the August Volatility Spike and Complexities of Options Trading 1:33:31

1y ago1:33:31

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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 di…

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Is there Alpha in boring old Muni-Bonds, with Riverbend Capital 1:01:00

1y ago1:01:00

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In this episode of the Derivative podcast, our host JeffMalec sits down with Tim McGregor and Tom Hession from Riverbend Capital Advisors to dive deep into the world of municipal bonds. The discussion covers the unique inefficiencies and complexities of the $4 trillion muni bond market, which features over 75,000 different issuers across the countr…

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Trend, Prop, and Being Allergic to Optimization with Bill Gebhardt of 10Dynamics 1:05:09

1y ago1:05:09

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In todays episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Bill Gebhardt, the founder of 10 Dynamics, to discuss his interesting career journey and the development of his unique systematic trading approach. Bill shares his background, from working on the floor of the CBOE in the early 90s to earning a PhD in finance and transitioning into the energy trading spac…

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China Tech, Carbon, and Option Overlays in ETFs? Yep, with James Maund of KraneShares 58:01

1y ago58:01

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Today’s episode on The Derivative, Jeff Malec sitsdown 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 pi…

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Unpacking the Sell-Off! Awesome Insights from discretionary macro trader Asim Ghaffar 1:14:22

1+ y ago1:14:22

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Today's episode features an in-depth discussion with discretionary global macro trader Asim Ghaffar, founder and CIO of AG Capital. Ghaffar shares his insights on the recent market volatility, including his views on the potential triggers behind the sell-off and the chances we have for a recession. Was it just a blip on the radar, algos deleveragin…

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Hedge Fund Quants Unlock the Power of Dispersion: Versor's Unique Cross-Sectional Relative Value Approach 1:10:51

1+ y ago1:10:51

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In this episode of The Derivative, host Jeff Malec sits down with DeWayne Louis and Nishant Gurnanifrom Versor Investments, a quantitative investment firm celebrating its 10th anniversary. The discussion delves into the personal backgrounds and journeys that led to Versor’s founding, from their work providing efficient exposure to traditional hedge…

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Volatility Vultures: Hunting for Options Talent with Gary Selz of Zero Delta 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

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In this episode of the Derivative we chat with Gary Selz, co-founder 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 his experien…