RCM Alternatives

To our amazing community of investors, managers, and partners - thank you for making 2024 special.🌟 Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and bright 2025!

📊 As Ferris Bueller said, "Life moves pretty fast." The same goes for markets. With the S&P 500 up 30% in 2024 (the 9th best year in 35 years!) and a whopping 75% since late 2022, we took a deep dive into what history tells us about similar market runs. [past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results] So where do we go from here? Years following big gains typically stay positive. The reality check? Returns tend to be more modest. But instead of trying to time the market, why not consider adding some non-correlated alternatives to your portfolio? We break down the numbers and look at some of the smart hedging strategies investors are looking at in our latest analysis. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q0303-mr0 #Investing #PortfolioDiversification #MarketAnalysis

📊Want to know what was really on allocators' minds in 2024? Our Managing Director Jeff Malec, CAIA just shared some insights - including on AI's role in investing and why the traditional portfolio approach is getting a shake-up. 🤔Curious? Check out the full scoop on our blog! https://hubs.ly/Q02_7M470 #InvestmentManagement #AlternativeInvestments #AI #PanelDiscussion

End-of-year Wrapped: The Derivative 🎙️ What a ride - another incredible year decoding the world of alternative investments! Jeff Malec, CAIA has been having a blast bringing you great conversations, making the complex world of alts accessible and entertaining. The Top 5 Most-Played Episodes: Diving deep into carry trades with the brilliant minds from ReSolve Exploring untapped alpha opportunities with Doug Greenig's unique perspective Market insights from macro trading expert Asim Ghaffar Options trading mastery with Gary Selz Next-level ETF modeling with Andrew Beer Big thanks from the entire RCM team to all our listeners - whether you're an institutional investor, hedge fund manager, or alternative investment enthusiast - for making The Derivative your go-to source for alternative investment insights! 🎧Want to check out one of the top episodes? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gqikyMs8  #AlternativeInvestments #FinancePodcast #SpotifyWrapped

📊 November Market Review The S&P 500 led November returns (+5.96%), followed by U.S. real estate (+4.07%) and hedge funds (+2.29%). Managed futures demonstrated their value with +1.82% amid market shifts. While global equities faced modest pressure (-0.27%) and commodities declined (-0.75%), diversified positioning across asset classes continued to provide portfolio stability. As markets process recent policy developments, we maintain our focus on long-term, risk-adjusted returns through disciplined asset allocation. Read our full analysis: https://hubs.li/Q02-rZWZ0 #Markets #AssetAllocation

Wishing our incredible clients, partners, and team a Happy Thanksgiving! At RCM Alternatives, we're grateful for the trust you place in us every day as we navigate the managed futures and alternative investment landscape together. Here's to gratitude, growth, and continued success. 🦃 #GivingThanks #Finance #AlternativeInvestments

Meet Jeff Malec, CAIA of RCM Alternatives 📈 From philosophy major to the Chicago Board of Trade trading pits, to founding Attain Capital and serving on the NFA Board of Directors, Jeff's built a 25-year career in futures trading. He hosts The Derivative podcast, interviewing industry leaders, traders, and market experts. His proudest moment? Helping a client cross the million-dollar profit mark. Check out Jeff's feature on Mutiny Fund's podcast: https://lnkd.in/gANkauXN Read Jeff's full story here: https://lnkd.in/gXMfCDnq #FuturesTrading  #RCMAlternatives #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight

Just wrapped up the Source50 Summits in Scottsdale.🌴 Great to connect with fellow leaders in #privatewealthmanagement and share ideas on what's working in today's market. Proud to represent RCM Alternatives with John Cummings, CAIA and other industry veterans who've built their careers in financial services. These connections help us bring better solutions to our clients. #FinancialServices #WealthManagement #Source50Summit #Investment To learn more about RCM, visit https://hubs.li/Q02ZngNT0 or send me a message.

Remember the days when a trading desk meant 5 screens, endless broker calls, and missing family dinners? Here's the reality: Modern investment managers shouldn't have to choose between market expertise and work-life balance. Outsourced trading isn't just a service - it's a complete transformation of how we approach market operations. Think about it: Why maintain 30+ broker relationships and spend weekends updating algorithms when you could have a dedicated team handling it all? The numbers speak for themselves: $500K+ on market data feeds alone, not counting infrastructure and staffing. The future of trading isn't about doing it all yourself - it's about smart delegation and strategic partnerships. Read more➡️https://lnkd.in/g5WJwvBv #TradingInnovation #InvestmentManagement #WorkLifeBalance #FinancialMarket