Buckle up for a wild ride through the markets with Eric Leake, founder of Altus Private Capital, as Jeff Malec explores the investment world with a quantitative maverick who's about to reveal the hidden playbook of market mastery! From analyzing market waves to navigating volatility, Eric uncovers his unique approach combining long-term equity market trend analysis with short-term volatility management. Discover the secret sauce of strategies that don't just follow the crowd - they dance to their own quantitative beat.

With insights sharper than a guitar riff and techniques more calculated than conventional wisdom, Eric shares how he aims to turn market chaos into calculated returns, smoothing out market bumps and turning volatility into opportunity. Blending market insight with analytical precision, Eric provides insights into managing risk and understanding the patterns of investor behavior. Learn how his multi-factor strategy aims to deliver returns while protecting against market downturns, all while maintaining exposure to market upside. This conversation is a great listen for investors seeking to understand sophisticated risk management techniques in today's dynamic market environment - SEND IT!

00:00-00:51= Intro

00:52-09:10= From Music Major to Market Maverick: Eric Leake's Unexpected Journey

09:11-22:33= Decoding Market Dynamics: The Art of Trend Following and Volatility Management

22:34-39:14= Risk Management Unveiled: Smoothing Market Volatility Through Quantitative Strategies

39:15-49:27=ALTUS Strategies: Balancing Short-Term Volatility and Market Momentum

49:28-01:03:40= Navigating Market Extremes: Hedging, Positioning, and Investor Psychology

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Engineering Alpha using Trend and Volatility on Equity Beta with Eric Leake of ALTUS Private Capital

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