Demystifying derivatives
A systematic investment research platform built for experienced individuals and professional investors.
Why did you launch Rivativ?
Most retail investors have no access to systematic options research. They hold well-diversified ETF portfolios — but stop there, unaware that the same strategies institutional funds use to generate incremental returns have been sitting out of reach for decades. We're changing that.
Rivativ is a systematic investment research platform. We publish model portfolios and daily allocations; you decide whether and how to act.
Who is behind Rivativ
Rivativ is a Munich-based outfit, headed by Manuel Nuber, Theo Paraskevopoulos and Jan Hingar, a team with extensive experience in options trading, technology, investment management and finance.
What are options and why would I use them?
Options are financial contracts that give you the right — but not the obligation — to buy or sell an asset at a set price before a specific date. Institutional investors have used them for decades to generate extra income and protect portfolios against sharp market falls.
When you already own an ETF, you can systematically sell options against that holding. The market has historically tended to overpay for insurance. That gap has historically been a source of return — though it comes with drawdowns, and periods of loss are part of the strategy. Professionals call it the variance risk premium.
Professional desks typically target 1–3% p.a. from overlay strategies on top of standard ETF returns. Over 40 years, that compounds to roughly 3× the wealth of a buy-and-hold strategy. Outcomes vary, and losses are possible.
What are model portfolios?
Options are attractive, but can be complex to create and monitor. Each Rivativ model portfolio is a systematic, rules-based strategy targeting a specific slice of the volatility market. Rather than hunches or timing, they follow repeatable logic — the same logic used by professional options desks. You see exactly what positions are taken, why, and when.
What do I get as a subscriber?
A Rivativ Pro subscription delivers ongoing research access, not just a static strategy guide. Subscribe to get daily asset allocations and a weekly market update. Business users can expect comprehensive documentation and reporting to help upskill their teams and clients.
Can you trade on my behalf?
No. Rivativ is a model portfolio service — we do not execute trades on your behalf or hold your assets. You execute allocations directly on your own brokerage account, at your own discretion.
Risk warning: All trading in financial instruments involves risk of loss. Options trading carries additional complexity and can result in losses exceeding your initial outlay. Rivativ's model portfolios are informational materials only. We are not authorised to provide personal investment advice under MiFID II. By following any allocation, you accept full responsibility for your trading decisions. Rivativ accepts no liability for losses arising from the use of this information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. If you are uncertain whether options trading is suitable for you, consult a qualified financial adviser before proceeding.