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Episode 220
On my mind is correlation. There are plenty of financial market correlations, both implied and realized. In equities, we talk a good deal about the c…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Benn Eifert, Founder and CIO, QVR Advisors
Episode 219
The clearing price of optionality in the market is impacted by a myriad of factors. To be sure, the economy and corporate profit cycle, the stance of…
9 months ago
John Marshall, Head of Derivatives Research, Goldman Sachs
Episode 218
It was a pleasure to welcome John Marshall, Head of Derivatives Research at Goldman Sachs, to the Alpha Exchange. Our conversation explores a number …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Sayings on Vol and Risk...A Fresh 10
Episode 217
Greetings and salutations loyal listeners, welcome to what promises to be another exciting addition to our Sayings on Vol and Risk. To set the table,…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Dan Villalon, Global Co-Head of Portfolio Solutions, AQR Capital Management
Episode 216
Today’s world of ETFs and mutual funds increasingly features new flavors, a popular one of which is derived from embedding optionality. There are ple…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Mitchell Garfin, Co-Head of Leveraged Finance, BlackRock
Episode 215
With nearly three decades at BlackRock, Mitch Garfin brings a deep well of experience to his role as Co-head of Leveraged Finance, overseeing high yi…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Sayings on Vol and Risk...A Fresh Five
Episode 214
In 2024, I did a 5-part podcast series called “25 Sayings on Vol and Risk”. These are observations I’ve found do a nice job of describing how market…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Benjamin Bowler, Managing Director and Global Head of Equity Derivatives Research at Bank of America
Episode 213
As Global Head of Equity Derivatives Research at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Ben Bowler is helping the firm’s institutional client base understand…
10 months, 1 week ago
Corey Hoffstein, CIO, Newfound Research
Episode 212
Corey Hoffstein, the Co-Founder and CIO of Newfound Research is among the investors expanding the financial product set available to the RIA communit…
11 months ago
The VIXgilantes Strike Back
Episode 211
In six short trading days from 4/2 to 4/9, the SPX realized as much vol as it did during the ENTIRE year of 2024. The protracted risk-off that began …
11 months ago