
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 209 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness | |||

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 mark... more
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 alp... more
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... more
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 evolu... more
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Whoever gave this podcast two stars should have their head examined. 5 stars! Too many amazing guests to name. Keep it up Jeff
The only problem was in backing up 15 seconds to hear a statement repeated, I was taken to a totally different part of the podcast.
Minutes separate one push of the 10 second forward control. Tens of minutes on the 15 seconds back control. When the end of the countdown to podcast length came, it kept playing for 24 minutes material already covered.
This never happens on this cast, and it isn’t my Apple podcast’s problem.
This podcast is a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about the world of investing to enhance their market strategies! Jeff is very knowledgeable and each of his conversations with guests uncovers valuable information.
The guests brought on are incredible and I am grateful overall for the podcast! My suggestion for the interviewer is to not interject so much and talk over the guests. They are intelligent and clearly articulate their points. Let them finish speaking and then follow up. Many Thanks!
I like this podcast overall and they have had some great guests. Benn Eifert is one of the most knowledgeable guys in the vol space and it was a great interview.
One piece of advice to the host => PLEASE cut the small talk at the start of your interviews! In the Benn Eifert interview the first 15mins was small talk about SF vs LA and all sorts of other stuff. People want to get to Benn’s expertise on vol / convexity and not listed to 15mins of chit chat. Please get to the point faster....
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Content centers on alternative investments, emphasizing strategies and insights from hedge fund managers and finance professionals. Episodes feature discussions on current market trends, investment strategies, risk management, and the intricacies of various financial assets, including commodities, private equity, and cryptocurrencies. Notably, the podcast highlights expert interviews that offer diverse perspectives on navigating today's investment landscape, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced investors alike. The conversational style, combined with in-depth analyses, often uncovers unique opportunities and challenges within the financial markets, catering to those keen on enhancing their investment strategies.
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