{"podcast":{"title":"The Derivative","slug":"the-derivative-1211538","podcast_index_feed_id":1211538,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/11908b3c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.rcmalternatives.com/the-derivative-podcast-2/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/2846855/2846855-1620915954456-19c2307e4d322.jpg","author":"RCM Alternatives","episode_count":233,"summary":"Welcome to The Derivative by RCM Alternatives, where we dive into what makes alternative investments go, analyze the strategies of unique hedge fund managers, and chat with interesting guests from across the investment world. Hosted by RCM Managing Partner, Jeff Malec, join us to take a ride through the world of alternative investments.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T08:18:50.968173+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-derivative-1211538"},"episode":{"title":"Volatility's Heartbeat, the AI Boom, and MJ’s Bulls with Equity Armor’s Brian Stutland","slug":"volatility-s-heartbeat-the-ai-boom-and-mj-s-bulls-with-equity-armor-s-brian-stutland","published_at":"2025-11-06T15:40:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-derivative-1211538/volatility-s-heartbeat-the-ai-boom-and-mj-s-bulls-with-equity-armor-s-brian-stutland","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-derivative-1211538","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rcm-alts-the-derivative/episodes/Volatilitys-Heartbeat--the-AI-Boom--and-MJs-Bulls-with-Equity-Armors-Brian-Stutland-e3ajm33","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/11908b3c/podcast/play/110794275/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-6%2F4201910e-f5bc-fc0a-7900-8d9491ae4aa7.mp3","summary":"Join Jeff Malec and Brian Stutland, Portfolio Manager at Equity Armor Investments, as they dive deep into the complex world of market volatility, AI's transformative potential, and strategic investing. Drawing from his extensive trading experience, Stutland offers unique insights into the VIX, option strategies, and navigating today's dynamic market landscape. From the dot-com era to the current AI revolution, they explore how volatility can be an asset class, discuss the potential economic impacts of technological innovation, and share strategies for protecting and growing investment portfolios. Whether you're a seasoned investor or curious about option strategies and market dynamics, this episode provides a fascinating look at the intersection of technology, finance, and strategic risk management. - SEND IT! 00:00-00:49 = Intro 00:50-14:38 = AI, Valuations, and Market Froth: Navigating the New Tech Boom 14:39-25:35 = Harvesting Volatility: Strategies for Trading VIX Futures and Protecting Portfolios 25:36-33:28 = Option Premium Selling: The Hidden Risks of Wall Street's Favorite Strategy 33:29-49:03 =The AI Revolution: Deflationary Disruption and the Future of Technology 49:04-55:13 = The Ripple Effect: How Market Volatility Spreads Beyond Bonds 55:14-01:04:22 = From Bull Markets to Bulls: Whack-a-mole VIX spikes & Brian Stutland's Sneaky Game 6 From the Episode: ⁠ Blog post: LJM Autopsy ⁠ Blog post: ⁠ The '96 Bulls: A Masterclass in Portfolio Construction Follow along with Brian on LinkedIn and Twitter/X and check out more from Equity Armor Investments on LinkedIn and their website equityarmorinvestments.com Don't forget to subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Derivative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…","meta_description":"Join Jeff Malec and Brian Stutland, Portfolio Manager at Equity Armor Investments, as they dive deep into the complex world of market volatility, AI's tra…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3862,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-derivative-1211538/episodes/volatility-s-heartbeat-the-ai-boom-and-mj-s-bulls-with-equity-armor-s-brian-stutland/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-derivative-1211538/volatility-s-heartbeat-the-ai-boom-and-mj-s-bulls-with-equity-armor-s-brian-stutland.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}