Show overview
The Long-Short has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 158 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 46 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 41 episodes published. Published by AIMA.
From the publisher
Brought to you by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). This podcast aims to provide a window into the world of alternative investments. Visit www.aima.org for more information. Disclaimer This podcast is the sole property of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). This audio production and content are intended as indicative guidance only and are not to be taken or treated as a substitute for specific advice, whether legal advice or otherwise. AIMA permits use or sharing of the content in media or as an educational resource, provided always that proper attribution is made. The rights in the content and production, including copyright and database rights, belong to AIMA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 158 episodes142. The world according to Goldman Sachs
From the archive: How to survive and thrive as a buy side analyst
141. Why are allocators increasing their hedge fund exposure?
140. Competing for capital: Strengthening Asia-Pacific's asset management ecosystem
139. Can private capital help build a more climate resilient world?
138. The UK is rewriting the rulebook for hedge funds
137. From Korean hedge funds to quantum threats to Bitcoin, the conversations that stayed with us (Q2 2026)
From the archive: Catastrophe bonds - where finance meets the forces of nature
136. Is quantum computing coming for crypto — and what happens next?
135. A landmark moment for Hong Kong asset management industry
134. What hedge fund allocators want in 2026: Inside AIMCo’s investment playbook
133. Why European distressed debt is back in focus
132. Searching for Alpha in Football
131. Why global hedge funds are turning to South Korea
130. Allocators at the gates
129. How the UK plans to stand out
128. What Actually Mattered (Q1 2026)
Ep 127127. Decoding quant: Why systematic strategies matter for modern investment portfolios
As part of our ongoing series revisiting timely and relevant conversations, we’re republishing this episode for listeners who may have missed it the first time around ,a clear, practical look at why quant matters more than ever.In June 2025, Philip Seager, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Capital Fund Management (CFM), joined The Long-Short to demystify quantitative multi-strategy hedge funds. From navigating volatile markets to building resilient, data-driven portfolios, this episode explores the science behind systematic investing and its role in diversifying risk, enhancing returns, and future-proofing allocations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 126126. Iran’s Chokepoint Strategy: Oil Market’s Breaking Point?
As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, this episode of The Long-Short explores what a broader regional conflict could mean for hedge funds, energy markets, and macro positioning. Damien Bruckard, Co-Founder and Chair of Geopolitical Strategy, explains why the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for roughly 20% of global oil supply, is central to the investment outlook, how disruption could ripple through inflation, rates, and the broader question of US dollar dominance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 125125. Hedge funds just had their best year in decades. But, why and what's next?
Last year, hedge funds delivered their strongest performance since the 1990s. In this episode, Freddie Parker, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Co-Head of Prime Insights and Analytics, explains what drove the surge, which investment strategies did best, and how investors are reacting. Freddie also highlights the rebound in quant, why Asia is becoming a growing focus for managers, and what it signals for the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.