Overview
At RCM Alternatives, we help ETF and 40 Act fund issuers access the futures markets with confidence, clarity, and efficiency.
As a trusted partner across clearing, execution, and fund infrastructure, RCM provides the specialized experience, relationships, and operational bandwidth needed to support every stage of a fund’s lifecycle, from conception to market launch and daily management.
Our futures-based fund solutions empower issuers and sponsors to execute complex strategies with institutional-grade precision and multi-clearing flexibility, all while maintaining compliance and operational simplicity.
Conversions
Simplify the Path from Private Fund to Public ETF
The ETF conversion process can be complex, blending regulatory oversight, operational restructuring, and liquidity considerations.
Our experienced team helps you navigate each stage of conversion, while maintaining focus on client objectives and investor outcomes.
Our Conversion Support Framework:
Strategic Evaluation: Assess fund eligibility, structure, and timeline for conversion
Partnership Coordination: Liaise with administrators, attorneys, and distributors to ensure procedural accuracy
Clearing and Margin Design: Identify the optimal FCM relationships for futures integration and efficient exposure replication
Transition Management: Seamlessly migrate portfolio execution and risk management responsibilities
Marketing Continuity: Maintain visibility with investors throughout the conversion process
Result: A structured, efficient path from private vehicle to liquid ETF, with RCM ensuring operational integrity and investor alignment at every step.
Clearing Capacity
Institutional Infrastructure for Active ETFs and Mutual Funds
ETF issuers launching futures-utilizing or futures-based products depend on robust clearing relationships and a reliable execution platform. RCM delivers a multi-FCM network, integrated technology, and deep product knowledge that streamline fund operations and enhance scalability.
RCM Clearing Highlights:
Access to 10+ FCMs: Optimized counterparty diversification, margin, and credit flexibility
24/6 Global Execution Desk: Round-the-clock coverage across all major futures exchanges
Regulatory Coordination: Deep experience working within the 40 Act framework
Comprehensive Integration: Relationships with fund administrators, custodians, auditors, and compliance teams
Scalable Infrastructure: Support for both established issuers and new entrants in the ETF space
Our goal is simple: remove friction from futures integration, so you can focus on running and growing your fund.
Marketing Support
Expand Visibility. Strengthen Distribution. Build Investor Trust.
Launching a fund is only the beginning. RCM provides the marketing horsepower and thought leadership channels to help your ETF or mutual fund gain traction among financial advisors, RIAs, and investors.
Our Marketing Support Suite Includes:
Co-Marketing Initiatives: Collaborative promotions with leading exchanges (CME, Nasdaq, CBOE)
Educational Webinars: Themed events showcasing fund structure, objectives, and management
Podcast & Blog Features: Appearances on The Derivative and sponsored articles highlighting fund narratives
Customized Marketing Kits: Professionally designed decks, fact sheets, and digital materials for advisors and allocators
Segmentation and Distribution: Integration with HubSpot & Salesforce for segmented digital outreach
Event Visibility: Co-branded participation at ETF industry conferences (FutureProof, Inside ETFs, etc.)
By connecting your fund story with RCM’s cross-channel marketing ecosystem, we help move allocator awareness to engagement — accelerating capital inflows and investor confidence.
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FAQs
[AI MAINLY] Can RCM work with funds already established with another clearing partner?
Yes. RCM frequently collaborates with existing clearing and custody providers, offering access to additional FCMs, improved execution routing, and new marketing opportunities.
Do you only work with futures-based ETFs?
No. While we specialize in funds utilizing futures and derivatives exposure, we also support actively managed ETFs, alternative mutual funds, and hybrid products that integrate non-correlated strategies.
Does RCM assist with seed capital or investor introductions?
Yes. Through our Capital Introduction and partnership network, we can connect issuers with seeders, RIAs, and institutional allocators exploring futures-based exposures.
How does RCM engage in the ETF ecosystem?
RCM maintains close collaboration with exchanges, market makers, legal teams, and issuers—providing comprehensive visibility across every stage of the product lifecycle.
What differentiates RCM from a traditional clearing or marketing provider?
Our independence. RCM combines clearing capacity, operational execution, and marketing services under one platform — giving issuers both infrastructure and amplification, not just technology.
Partner with RCM Alternatives
RCM provides end-to-end futures expertise and institutional-backed clearing capacity for ETF & 40 Act issuers. By combining operational infrastructure with marketing depth, we help you launch, scale, and sustain investor-ready products designed for long-term success.
Whether you’re converting an existing fund, launching a new product, or seeking distribution support — we’re ready to help you build it better.
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