Welcome to The Derivative by RCM Alternatives, where we dive into what makes alternative investments go, analyze the strategies of unique hedge fund managers, and chat with interesting guests from across the investment world. Hosted by RCM Managing Partner, Jeff Malec, join us to take a ride through the world of alternative investments.
216 episodes transcribedFrom front-running commodity index rolls to trading spreads, we're taking you on a bit of a historic journey with Emil Van Essen and Bryan Kiernan...
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...
Why Systematic? Why CTA? Why Now? These are common questions on the minds of many professionals in the Managed Futures field. On this episode of the D...
What do you do when you’ve already done everything there is to do in trend. Managed billion of dollars: check. One of first to run a trend following m...
Jason Buck 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 e...
We're doubling down on the knowledge and taking you through the high-stakes world of Volatility with a special "Derivative Podcast" stra...
If a replicant in the 1980s sci-fi classic Blade Runner was a genetically engineered, bio-enhanced person with para-physical capabilities, "compo...
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 J...
We’re back! Hitting first up with the question of where the current state of Commercial Real Estate is at since COVID. Is the market coming back? Were...
We’re back in the trend space this week, diving into the pros and cons of classic trend following, as well as exploring new methods of trend, includin...
How fast is the fast moving world of AI moving after the launch of Chat GPT and crazy pace of new apps and tools. It turns out…. Really Fast! There’s...
How do you get a job at a top quant shop? With a little love from grandma?! How do you navigate a systematic strategy in the fast-moving world of dig...
Have you ever wondered how successful traders make their fortunes in the markets? In this episode of The Derivative Podcast, we explore the world of t...
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 c...
What was the short-lived SVB baking crisis all about? Has it forced the Fed’s hand? Are we done tightening? Lots of Macro questions so who better to...
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 Presid...
When it comes to investing, there are countless strategies to choose from, each with its own set of pros and cons. One strategy that has stood the tes...
WTF is “Gammageddon”? What do 0DTE options have to do with it? Should I be fearful? Should I be greedy? We’re getting into all of it in th...
Grab your favorite trucker hat/baseball cap, and settle in for this episode where Jeff picks Meb Faber’s brain on everything from skiing to picking an...
We’re back this week bringing you the second half of our Miami event - sharing the open discussion and panel portion that focused on volatility as an...
