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Inside the Secretive World of Pod Shops | Bob Elliott

In this episode of Excess Returns, hosts Justin and Matt sit down with Bob Elliott, founder of Unlimited Funds, to explore the fascinating world of multi-strategy hedge funds, also known as "pod shops." Bob breaks down how these complex investment vehicles work, discussing their unique structure where multiple portfolio managers operate independently while sharing infrastructure and risk management resources. The conversation covers crucial topics including: How pod shops attract and compensate top trading talent The economics and fee structures of modern hedge funds Risk management challenges when running multiple strategies The evolution from traditional hedge funds to pod shop models The impact of growing assets under management on performance The emergence of ETFs as alternatives to hedge fund strategies Drawing from his extensive experience in the hedge fund industry, Bob provides unique insights into why pod shops have captured headlines despite representing only a fraction of the overall hedge fund industry. He also discusses his current work at Unlimited Funds, where he's working to make hedge fund strategies more accessible through ETF structures. Whether you're an investment professional or simply interested in understanding complex investment strategies, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the changing landscape of institutional investment management. 0:00 - Intro and Welcome 1:13 - What are Pod Shops? 4:02 - How Pod Shops Work 8:11 - Major Players and Market Size 12:14 - The Fee Structure 16:32 - What Makes a Successful Pod Manager 23:48 - Capital Allocation Process 31:19 - Risk Management and Market Events 36:52 - Asset Size and Returns 42:17 - ETFs vs Hedge Funds 46:55 - Strategy Implementation 51:07 - Short-Term Alpha Opportunities 54:03 - The Future of Liquid Alts 55:35 - Bob's Contrarian Take 57:18 - Closing SEE LATEST EPISODES https://www.excessreturnspod.com FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VALIDEA CAPITAL https://www.valideacapital.com FOLLOW MATT FOLLOW MATT Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠  / cultishcreative⁠⁠⁠   LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠  / matt-zeigler-a58a0a60   FOLLOW JUSTIN Twitter:   / jjcarbonneau   LinkedIn:   / jcarbonneau