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In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Tom Holliday, founder and CIO of HIP Investments, for an in-depth conversation on reimagining multi-strategy investing in the commodity space. Tom shares insights from his distinguished career, from his early days at Refco to working with George Soros and launching both Titan Advisors and Hip Investments. Together, they explore the evolution from traditional fund-of-funds to collaborative, actively managed multi-strat funds, highlighting the advantages of diversification, portfolio construction, and innovative incentive structures for specialist traders. The discussion covers risk management tactics, the unique challenges and opportunities of commodity markets, and why institutional investors may be under-allocated to this asset class. Whether you're an investment professional or passionate about alternative strategies, this episode offers valuable perspectives on building resilient, high-performing portfolios in today’s changing markets. SEND IT!
Chapters:
00:00-00:56= Intro
00:57-12:56= Commodities Demand Attention: Navigating Trends, Valuation, and the Road Ahead
12:57-28:27= Foundations of a Commodities Career: From Memphis Markets to Global Futures
28:28-32:15= From Fund of Funds to Multi-Strat: Evolving Models in Investment Management
32:16-44:37=Building HIP: Innovating Multi-Strat Strategies for Commodities
44:38-59:27= Risk, Collaboration, and Incentives: Cultivating a Resilient Commodities Team
59:28-01:13:19= Seizing Commodity Opportunities: Growth, Recruitment, and Market Evolution
01:13:20-01:17:19= Commodities: The Case for Attention and Allocation
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Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visitwww.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer
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In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Tom Holliday, founder and CIO of HIP Investments, for an in-depth conversation on reimagining multi-strategy investing in the commodity space. Tom shares insights from his distinguished career, from his early days at Refco to working with George Soros and launching both Titan Advisors and Hip Investments. Together, they explore the evolution from traditional fund-of-funds to collaborative, actively managed multi-strat funds, highlighting the advantages of diversification, portfolio construction, and innovative incentive structures for specialist traders. The discussion covers risk management tactics, the unique challenges and opportunities of commodity markets, and why institutional investors may be under-allocated to this asset class. Whether you're an investment professional or passionate about alternative strategies, this episode offers valuable perspectives on building resilient, high-performing portfolios in today’s changing markets. SEND IT!
Chapters:
00:00-00:56= Intro
00:57-12:56= Commodities Demand Attention: Navigating Trends, Valuation, and the Road Ahead
12:57-28:27= Foundations of a Commodities Career: From Memphis Markets to Global Futures
28:28-32:15= From Fund of Funds to Multi-Strat: Evolving Models in Investment Management
32:16-44:37=Building HIP: Innovating Multi-Strat Strategies for Commodities
44:38-59:27= Risk, Collaboration, and Incentives: Cultivating a Resilient Commodities Team
59:28-01:13:19= Seizing Commodity Opportunities: Growth, Recruitment, and Market Evolution
01:13:20-01:17:19= Commodities: The Case for Attention and Allocation
Don't forget to subscribe toThe Derivative, follow us on Twitter at@rcmAlts and our host Jeff at@AttainCap2, orLinkedIn , andFacebook, andsign-up for our blog digest.
Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visitwww.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer

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