We have come to learn that there is always something happening in the world which most likely creates ramifications across commodities. Be it a geopolitical event or unfortunate natural disaster, commodities traders are navigating the volatile waters of commodity trading which also includes the complex world of shipping. In this episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we are joined by three experts who help break down and educate us on the world we are living in and its impact on the commodities we trade. John Kemp, Senior Market Strategist of Oil and Energy, Thomson Reuters. Alessandro Sanos, Global Director of Customer Strategy and Commoditiesat LSEG, and Richard Stephenson, CEO at FreightFix.

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In this podcast series we aim to demystify hedge funds and find out what it is like to really work at one. Join the huddle as we hear from industry leaders who have been there and can share insights from the inside.

When we hear the word “quant,” thoughts of complex math models and algorithms will often come to mind. And while that is in fact how quants typically operate, there is so much more behind the enigmatic world of quantitative investing. In this episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we are joined by Nirav Shah, founding partner of Versor Investments and Tarun Sanghi, a senior quant at StarMine, which is an LSEG business, to break down how quant funds run their business.

Prime brokers offer a range of services to hedge funds as well as other financial institutions and this relationship is truly vital as hedge funds look to grow and require more services and direction.  In this episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we are joined by Mithra Warrier and Lauren Degney, both Managing Directors at Citigroup and Quentin Limouzi, Global Head of Investment Management and Execution Solutions at LSEG to better understand the prime and hedge fund connection.

In today’s ever-changing markets, trading equities across regions can often be challenging. As a result, many traders are finding that to be successful they need to partner with those capable of providing reliable execution and those who also have market expertise and access to advanced technology. Enter outsourced trading. According to a new study from Coalition Greenwich, roughly 30% of buy-side equities traders surveyed in the U.S., Europe and the U.K. expect their firms to consider adding an outsourced trading for cross-border trading in the next two years. Compare that to another Greenwich survey from 2020 where only 5% said they would consider it. What’s changed? To help us answer that question we are joined by John Sobral, COO at Stillpoint Investments in New York and Brian Jepsen, a Managing Director at LSEG TORA.

It is no secret that getting reliable data in a timely manner is becoming more important than ever. Now, also consider the speed at which this data and information is becoming available to hedge funds, and the race is on to turn it into something actionable. In this episode we are joined by Jimmy Karalis, Managing Director, Data Sourcing & Strategy, Balyasny Asset Management and Patrick Flannery, Head of Low Latency & Direct Feeds, London Stock Exchange Group to give us the low down on low latency.

Credit and rates are certainly making headlines lately for many reasons. But how much do we really understand about how the fixed income market operates? In this episode we are joined by Dan Eckstein, Global Head of eRates Product and US Head of eRates Distribution, Barclays, Matthew Coupe, Global Head of Cross-Asset Market Structure, Barclays at Barclays and Emil Parmar, Director of Credit Trading Solutions at LSEG. Listen in to their eye-opening discussion about the future of this complex asset class.

In honor of International Women’s Month we take a close look at the topic of Women in Hedge Funds. Recent studies show that less than 5% of hedge funds are women owned, yet, according to Forbes, since 2019 female hedge fund managers have outperformed their male counterparts. Chauwei Yak is the founder and CEO of GAO Capital and joins us to share some of her thoughts behind the numbers and how she found her way to success in the industry.

Are we scared of emotions? Or can they be harnessed for good in stressful trading situations? In our latest episode, we speak to two long-time experts in the field of psychology who work with traders to help them optimize performance on the desk and off. Dr. Richard Peterson is a psychiatrist and the CEO of MarketPsych and Dr. Alden Cass is a licensed clinical psychologist and trading performance coach. Listen in as we learn how to achieve better performance during stressful times.

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Hedge Fund Huddle is a new podcast series from Refinitiv, an LSEG business, hosted by Jamie McDonald, a former portfolio manager at one of the world’s top hedge funds. We dive into what it’s actually like to work at a hedge fund, stories of failure and success, what crypto hedge funds are all about, and much, much more.

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The use of alternative data in the trading world appears to be on an upward trajectory and according to some stats, there is showing no sign of slowing down. What’s behind this move from traditional forms of research and data to that of the not-so-traditional? In this episode, we’re chatting with two experts who have plenty to say about this space. Tim Harrington is the co-founder and CEO of BattleFin and Stewart Stimson is the head of data strategy at the systematic trading firm, Jump Trading. Listen in to learn about what’s behind the alt data explosion, which data sets are on the rise, what the regulatory picture is and how they see things moving forward from here.

HEDGE FUND HUDDLE
Hedge Fund Huddle is a new podcast series from Refinitiv, an LSEG business, hosted by Jamie McDonald, a former portfolio manager at one of the world’s top hedge funds. We’ll dive into what it’s actually like to work at a hedge fund, stories of failure and success, what crypto hedge funds are all about, and much, much more.

Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and if you want to get in touch, drop our team a line at [email protected]

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Jamie McDonald: LinkedIn
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Disclaimer
Institutional investors should not treat this communication as advice or research in relation to securities, crypto assets or investment matters. Nothing contained in this communication constitutes a recommendation, offer or the solicitation of any offer, to buy or sell any securities or crypto assets.

The content and information (“Content”) in the podcast (“Programs”) is provided for informational purposes only and not investment advice. You should not construe any such Content, information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other professional advice nor does any such information constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the matters discussed. None of the Content constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Refinitiv, its affiliates or any third party service provider to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in this or in in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. All Content is information of a general nature, is illustrative only and does not address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Refinitiv and its affiliates are not a fiduciary by virtue of any person’s use of or access to the Programs or Content. You alone assume the sole responsibility of evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any information or other Content in the Programs before making any decisions based on such information or other Content. In exchange for accessing and/or participating in the Program and Content, you agree not to hold Refinitiv, its affiliates or any third party service provider liable for any possible claim for damages arising from any decision you make based on information or other Content made available to you through the Program. Refinitiv and its affiliates make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the Content. Refinitiv disclaims all liability for any loss that may arise (whether direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, punitive or otherwise) from any use of the information in the Program. Refinitiv does not recommend, explicitly nor implicitly, nor suggest or recommend any investment strategy. Refinitiv and its affiliates do not have regard to any individual’s, group of individuals’ or entity’s specific investment objectives, financial situation or circumstances. The views expressed in the Program are not necessarily those of Refinitiv or its affiliates. Refinitiv and its affiliates do not express any opinion on the future value of any security, currency or other investment instrument. You should seek expert financial and other advice regarding the appropriateness of the material discussed or recommended in the Program and should note that investment values may fall, you may receive back less than originally invested and past performance is not necessarily reflective of future performance.