A Philly Alts Steak: Talking Commodities, Stacking, and Systematic with Auspice, Newfound & Campbell

A Philly Alts Steak: Talking Commodities, Stacking, and Systematic with Auspice, Newfound & Campbell

Author: RCM Alternatives September 28, 2023 Duration: 1:17:17

Philadelphia is renowned for various iconic symbols, including the Liberty Bell, Rocky Balboa, the famous Philly cheesesteak, and, most recently, RCM's Live Panel Discussion "Is 60/40 Dead? Can Alternatives Fill the Void?" This engaging panel discussion features industry leaders Tim Pickering, Corey Hoffstein, and Brian Meloon, with the insightful Kevin Davitt giving an insightful intro. It was so compelling that we decided to turn it into an episode of the Derivative podcast.

We kick off our discussion by diving into the rapidly evolving landscape of the index options market and the financial industry as a whole. Explore the critical role of adaptability in the face of exponential technological advancements, with a spotlight on NASDAQ's MDX options leading the way.

But there's more! Tim Pickering, Corey Hoffstein, and Brian Meloon share pivotal moments from their careers, emphasizing the importance of innovation during challenging periods. We'll also delve into quantitative investing strategies, the intriguing concept of return stacking in ETFs, and why diversification is necessary in your investment portfolio — SEND IT!

Chapters:

00:00-01:31 = Intro

01:32-14:18 = Adapting to a changing landscape with Kevin Davitt

14:19-22:24 = Introductions: Ah Ha! moments – what got you in the industry

22:25-36:38 = Adapting to market shifts

36:39-43:39 = Why should you care?

43:40-59:43 = What are investors looking for – Why Commodities? Why Systematic? Why Leverage?

59:44-01:04:25 = Why now?

01:04:26-01:17:17 = Open for questions

From the episode:

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Liquidity Cascades – Newfound Research


Follow along with Tim Pickering on Twitter @AuspiceTim, Corey Hoffstein @choffstein and Brian Meloon on LinkedIn

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