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Noel Smith

Founder and CIO of Convex Asset Management, a hedge fund employing prop trading strategies. Extensive experience as a proprietary trader.

Top 5 podcasts with Noel Smith

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15 snips
Dec 17, 2024 • 56min

Inside the Secret World of Prop Traders | Noel Smith of Convex Asset Management

Noel Smith, Founder and CIO of Convex Asset Management, is a seasoned proprietary trader who has shifted gears to hedge fund management. He unveils the lucrative secrets of prop trading, emphasizing why it often yields higher returns. The challenges of raising capital surprise him, as do the essential roles of relationships and likability in achieving success. Smith also delves into volatility trading strategies, the predictive power of options, and the unique hurdles faced in biotech stock trading, all while highlighting the importance of adaptability in today’s market.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 29min

Gamma On EP5: Market Makers – Gods or Men? With Noel Smith

Noel Smith, an experienced options trader from Convex Asset Management, shares valuable insights into the world of options trading. He discusses the pivotal role of gamma in shaping trading strategies and his daily routine. Their conversation dives into the evolution of trading from physical floors to tech-driven algorithms and how this has changed profitability perceptions. Noel also explores the thriving post-Covid options market, emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics and the crucial balance between data and intuition for retail traders.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 44min

The Global Margin Call | Volatility Veteran Noel Smith on Dispersion, Vol of Vol, and How He’s Trading VIX Spike & Stock Market Crash

Noel Smith, a volatility veteran with expertise in VIX spikes and market crashes, shares his insights on navigating today's turbulent markets. He discusses the intricacies of market volatility and the implications of high VIX readings. Noel emphasizes the importance of risk management and offers strategies for trading in such conditions. He highlights the benefits of dispersion trading and contrasts the trading dynamics for retail investors versus market makers. The conversation underscores adapting strategies in response to central bank actions and ever-changing market behavior.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 6min

Volatility Views 609: VIX Calls, SPX Puts and European Vol Rumblings

Mark Sebastian, an options trader and volatility expert, joins Russell Rhoads, a professor specializing in derivatives, and Noel Smith, CIO at Convex Asset Management. They explore the latest trends in the US and European volatility markets, including exciting trading activities around VIX and SPX options. The trio debates the best hedging strategies, analyzes the impact of geopolitical tensions on market volatility, and predicts future movements in VIX and VSTOXX, all while sharing personal insights and market sentiment.
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Sep 21, 2024 • 43min

Noel Smith on Hedge Fund Mastery, Multi-Strategy Approaches, and Interest Rate Futures Insights

Noel Smith, CIO of Convex Asset Management, brings his expertise in hedge fund management and cross-asset analysis to the conversation. He reveals the art of multi-strategy approaches, likening them to a diverse Cheesecake Factory menu that adapts to market conditions. Noel discusses the moral responsibilities of managing client funds, using historical events as lessons. He also dives into trading interest rate futures, shedding light on the Fed's impact and the interplay of options data in decision-making, all while emphasizing the importance of risk management and market adaptability.