Best Longtail Podcasts (2025)

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

4d ago1:23:13

1:23:13

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

18d ago1:07:08

1:07:08

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

25d ago58:18

58:18

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

1M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

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

2M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

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

2M ago54:32

54:32

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

2M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

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

2M ago1:31:00

1:31:00

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

3M ago59:24

59:24

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

3M ago49:07

49:07

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

4M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

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

4M ago58:28

58:28

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

4M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

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

5M ago10:18

10:18

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

7M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

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

7M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

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

7M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

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

8M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

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

8M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

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

9M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

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

9M ago58:01

58:01

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

10M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

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

10M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

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

11M ago57:01

57:01

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…

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Carry On: Demystifying the Carry Trade with Rodrigo Gordillo & Adam Butler of ReSolve 1:04:54

11M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

We’re back! Today’s podcast features The Derivative show stoppers Rodrigo Gordillo and Adam Butler of Resolve Asset Management discussing the carry trade and itsapplications in investment strategies. They begin by explaining what the carry trade is and discussing common misconceptions around it. They then dive into different types of carry that can…

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Surviving Adversity, Building Resilience, and Evolving a Quantitative Investment Firm with Joe Kelly of Campbell 1:06:19

1y ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Joe Kelly, partner at Campbell & Co., joins us this week for a new episode of The Derivative. Jeff starts talking skiing, as he’s apt to do, but this time is a bit different, with Joe sharing an update on his recent recovery from a nasty ski accident that nearly left him paralyzed (or worse). Wethen move right into Joe discussing his career journey…

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50 Charts showing the Current State of Volatility, with Jeremie Holdom and Colin Suvak of LongTail Alpha 1:15:27

1y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

This episode of The Derivative discusses the current state of Volatility – and how to use those measurements in diversifying investment strategies with Jeremie Holdom and Colin Suvak of LongTail Alpha, an investment firm focused on tail risk hedging. The guests share insights into their work, analyzing volatility across asset classes and constructi…

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Finding Alpha in Unexpected Places: Doug Greenig on Trend Following Beyond Developed Markets 1:06:59

1y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

In this in-depth conversation, Jeff Malec picks the brain of veteran quant Doug Greenig about pursuing trends on a truly global scale. Greenig takes listeners on his fascinating career journey, from cutting-edge fixed income modeling at Goldman Sachs to managing risk at MAN AHL's pioneering CTA firm. He explains how thisexperience led him to establ…

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Optimizing the Supply Chain: Private Equity, Automation, and Economic Indicators in Logistics with Chris Jamroz 51:10

1y ago51:10

51:10

This episode is a fascinating deep dive into the complexworld of logistics. Our guest is Chris Jamroz, CEO of Roadrunner, a serial logistics entrepreneur who has indeed seen and done it all over his career. Chris provides colorful anecdotes about his past 100+acquisitions and turnarounds, including the challenges and lessons learned along the way. …

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Constructing A Systematic Oil Trader: Fueling growth at Cayler Capital 47:33

1y ago47:33

47:33

Brent Belote, founder and CIO of Cayler Capital, joins the podcast to discuss the growth of his now 5 year systematic oil trading strategy. He provides insights into analyzing supply and demand fundamentals and using quantitative models to capitalize on events in the physical oil market. Brent also shares lessons from starting his own fund and mana…

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Miami Hedge Fund week Panel 2024 Part II: Increasing Accessibility of Alternative Investments 1:08:01

1+ y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Join us for the second half of our panel discussions during this year's Hedge Fund week in Miami as we explore increasing accessibility of alternative investments through new ETF products and strategies. We’ve got Rodrigo Gordillo taking reigns from the quantitative perspective, Jerry Parker talking trend following, Bob Elliot on replication and Ja…

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Set Phasers to Stocks+Discretionary Global Macro – with Dynamic Alpha 1:02:50

1+ y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

From NASA to Star Trek, Brad Barrie and David Johnson ofDynamic Wealth Group discuss how their shared interests inspired the development of their diversified mutual fund, which blends equity exposure with discretionary global macro allocations. They explain how this approach seeks to provide smoother returns through non-correlated exposures. Brad a…

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Miami Hedge Fund week panel 2024 - Commodities: Outlook on Prices, Volatility, and Portfolio Diversification 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

This packed panel discussion featuring Tim Pickering (Auspice), Brent Belote (Cayler Capital), Gerardo Tarricone (Arion) and Derek Stroke (Equanimity Advisors) focused on commodities as diversifiers and opportunities in commodity trading and investing. Our panelists discussed topics like the reliability of commodities in portfolios, ESG factors, th…

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Advanced Hedge Fund Replication with the Top Down – riding diverse ETF modeling flows with DBi’s Andrew Beer 1:27:26

1+ y ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Welcome to the start of a new year and another exciting season of The Derivative Podcast. We're beginning with a bang, featuring DBi’s hedge fund guru, Andrew Beer. Picture the ideal blend of Wall Street expertise and accessible insights - that's what we're delivering in this episode! We’re talking with Andrew about replicating strategies in this e…

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Marrying Fundamental Factors into Commodity Quant with Patrik Safvenblad of VOLT CM 1:06:33

1+ y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Thanksgiving is just a week away in the US, marking the end of an excellent year for The Derivative and we're inviting you to join us at the podcast table for a bountiful episode delving into the unique flavors of managed futures and fundamental expertise. As we carve into the Thanksgiving spirit, The Derivative is serving up a feast of insights wi…

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A brief history of Corn, food co valuations, GMO vs non GMO, and a guacable chip with Zack’s Mighty founder Zack Gazzaniga 1:06:03

1+ y ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Get ready to savor an episode of The Derivative that's anything but run-of-the-(corn) mill, featuring a guest who's serving up some fresh and unconventional perspectives. That's right, we're delving into the heart of the snack world where the notion of sturdy, thick chips and delicate, thin chips is more than meets the eye. Prepare to have the simp…

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Trend Following Asset Allocations with Jon Robinson of Blueprint 1:08:24

1+ y ago1:08:24

1:08:24

In the constantly changing and often unpredictable industrythat is wealth management, is it possible to systematize an asset allocation approach? Might you even apply trend following to the problem? On this episode of The Derivative, Jon Robinson, the CEO and co-founder of Blueprint Investment Partners, draws upon his unique experience on both side…

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Systematic Commodity Trading (without Trend) with Jae-Min Hyun of NWOne 1:05:46

1+ y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

In commodity trading, where volatility reigns supreme, finding an edge can be daunting. In this episode of The Derivative, we switch up our normal Commodity Trading talk with our non-trend following guest, Jae-Min Hyun of NWOne. With extensive experience in commodities trading and a quant background that spans Wall Street firms, hedge funds, and a …

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A Philly Alts Steak: Talking Commodities, Stacking, and Systematic with Auspice, Newfound & Campbell 1:17:17

1+ y ago1:17:17

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 …

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Opportunities in Option Mutual Funds with Russ Kellites 1:05:31

1+ y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

In the ever-evolving world of finance, change is the only constant. Like the shifting tides of the market, options trading has transformed from monthly expirations to weekly and even daily strikes. It's like going from a leisurely stroll to a thrilling daily marathon in the world of trading. Alongside these shifts, hedging strategies have also had …

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32 - Depreciating Ad Accounts 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

9:04

Even if you hand a client a perfect ad account with all adspend in KPI, there's going to be depreciation. Media Buyers are jugglers who take into account Audience saturation, ad fatigue, budget, and creative. But different data sets illuminate different issues within the ad account, so understanding what they each say is detrimental to the juggling…

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Long/Short Commodities with Emil van Essen & Bryan Kiernan of Katonah/EVE 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

From 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 of Katonah Eve. Join us as we explore the evolution of their strategies and firm, while talking the world of commodities. In this episode, we'll uncover the evolution of Katonah Eve, from pulling data ah…

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31 - Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg 13:48

1+ y ago13:48

13:48

Mark Zuckerberg - CEO of Meta - has a strong platform and a mismanaged agenda. There's so much potential in this colossal tech giant's pocket, and in this episode, I go into detail on how (from a marketer's perspective) the platform can be changed for the better. A CRM for content creators, a simplified interface, and a timeline-sorting filter are …

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30 - The Perception of Value 8:41

1+ y ago8:41

8:41

Is your product or service worth the money? That is what your customers and clients are asking. The perception behind this is that a cost-saving price point will be a strong value proposition for your potential customers. I'm here to say, that is incorrect. A strong brand and service will provide quality over price, and will be WELL worth the amoun…

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Portfolios of Power Futures with AMPD ETF’s Tim Kramer 1:00:42

2y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

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 forthcoming technological advancements. Join us on a high energy episode of The Derivative by RCM Alternatives for an in-depth exploration of "Electrifying America" with Timothy Kramer, a seasoned energy a…

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29 - START DOING QUIZZES!! 10:22

2y ago10:22

10:22

The importance of First Party data in a Post iOS14 world cannot be overlooked by marketers. To have true buy-in from your audience is necessary to uphold a trustworthy brand, not to mention it's applications in paid media retargeting. First Party data (LIKE EMAILS COLLECTED FROM QUIZZES AND LEAD MAGNETS), can lead to stronger Lookalike audiences, c…

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28 - Google Longtail Keywords 8:04

2y ago8:04

8:04

Google has a very specific algorithm that crawls the internet for every keyword in your search. This means that the way you describe what your looking for will affect the search results. From a business perspective, your SEO rankings depend on these keywords. In this episode we walk through how to get your best results from google as an end-user, A…

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27 - Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing 9:59

2y ago9:59

9:59

Social Media Marketing is both paid and organic. The one thing that connects the two is content. It's necessary to be posting content onto your channels and to have a strong content funnel strategy. In this episode, we talk about what content engages your audience at different levels of purchase intention. Remember, it takes 8-10 touchpoints for yo…

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26 - Marketing vs Sales 10:23

2y ago10:23

10:23

Marketing and Sales coincide with one another in all forms of business. They're so closely intertwined that sometimes people confuse the two. Entry-level "Marketing" positions can reveal themselves to be door-to-door sales, entry-level "Sales" positions can have more marketing involved than initially anticipated. Despite this overlap, there are som…

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Why Systematic? Why CTA? Why Now? A panel event with Mercer, Campbell, EMC Capital, & Resolve 1:11:06

2y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

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 Derivative podcast, host Jeff Malec takes on a unique role as a featured guest on a panel recently hosted by RCM Alternatives in Chicago alongside Cohen & Company and Mercer. While Jeff is usually the …

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