Social Currency by dough

On this week’s episode of Social Currency we are looking and what’s recently been a disappointing period for many SPACs and wondering whether the craze could be over. Plus, should investors be worried about tensions between Nike and China, or does this recent volatility present an opportunity? And, we chat about the trouble in the Suez and its impact on global trade. Watch now! 

On this week’s episode of Social Currency we are looking and what’s recently been a disappointing period for many SPACs and wondering whether the craze could be over. Plus, should investors be worried about tensions between Nike and China, or does this recent volatility present an opportunity? And, we chat about the trouble in the Suez and its impact on global trade. 

Join Victor Jones and Ryan Grace on this episode of Social Currency as they take a look at last weeks’s market and discuss what spooked oil traders, Visa under investigation, balancing a portfolio with cyclicals and tech, the Fed’s impact on financials, and managing risk in a market where volatility can come out of nowhere. Watch now!

Join Victor Jones and Ryan Grace on this episode of Social Currency as they take a look at last weeks’s market and discuss what spooked oil traders, Visa under investigation, balancing a portfolio with cyclicals and tech, the Fed’s impact on financials, and managing risk in a market where volatility can come out of nowhere.

This week on Social Currency, dough’s CEO, Victor Jones explains how high interest rates will have a negative impact on some tech stocks. The recent headwinds in the dollar and what opportunities we can find in the short and long term. As interest rates rise, will we see sustained home buying? And, how it wouldn’t be wise to think the stock market activity in 2020 will repeat in 2021.

This week on Social Currency, dough’s CEO, Victor Jones explains how high interest rates will have a negative impact on some tech stocks. The recent headwinds in the dollar and what opportunities we can find in the short and long term. As interest rates rise, will we see sustained home buying? And, how it wouldn’t be wise to think the stock market activity in 2020 will repeat in 2021.

This week on Social Currency, dough’s CEO, Victor Jones and Chief Market Strategist, Ryan Grace, explain the impact of rising interest rates and why this recent volatility might be healthy for markets in the long term. Plus, oil hits 65 dollars a barrel, but are high prices sustainable? And, following a better than expected jobs report this week, could a strong economy actually spell trouble for stock prices going forward? Watch now! 

This week on Social Currency, dough’s CEO, Victor Jones and Chief Market Strategist, Ryan Grace, explain the impact of rising interest rates and why this recent volatility might be healthy for markets in the long term. Plus, oil hits 65 dollars a barrel, but are high prices sustainable? And, following a better than expected jobs report this week, could a strong economy actually spell trouble for stock prices going forward? Listen now! 

On this episode of Social Currency we’re discussing Tesla’s recent bitcoin purchase and whether more companies will follow its lead. We’re taking a look at the crash in cannabis stocks and why they might be throwing the baby out with the bath water during this recent move. And, could the semiconductor shortage turn into a crisis as its impact moves beyond the auto industry.

On this episode of Social Currency we’re discussing Tesla’s recent bitcoin purchase and whether more companies will follow its lead. We’re taking a look at the crash in cannabis stocks and why they might be throwing the baby out with the bath water during this recent move. And, could the semiconductor shortage turn into a crisis as its impact moves beyond the auto industry.

Is silver the next short squeeze target or is something else at play in the precious metals market? On this special episode of Social Currency, we talk to Michael Wittmeyer, the CEO of JM Bullion, one of the largest physical gold and silver dealers in America. Plus, we get silver market expert David Morgan’s take on the recent volatility in the market and why he feels silver should have a place in a portfolio as a way to protect investor’s from the dollar losing more of its purchasing power.

Is silver the next short squeeze target or is something else at play in the precious metals market? On this special episode of Social Currency, we talk to Michael Wittmeyer, the CEO of JM Bullion, one of the largest physical gold and silver dealers in America. Plus, we get silver market expert David Morgan’s take on the recent volatility in the market and why he feels silver should have a place in a portfolio as a way to protect investor’s from the dollar losing more of its purchasing power.

Former SEC Lawyer, Jacob Frenkel, joins Victor Jones and Ryan Grace to discuss the recent short squeeze in GameStop stock, the probability of a trading suspension, and whether there could be an investigation into market manipulation.

Former SEC Lawyer, Jacob Frenkel, joins Victor Jones and Ryan Grace to discuss the recent short squeeze in GameStop stock, the probability of a trading suspension, and whether there could be an investigation into market manipulation.

On this episode of Social Currency we’re taking a look at that Tesla’s addition to the S&P 500 means for the index, whether Apple’s privacy protection measures will hurt Facebook’s business, and why more hacking could be good for cybersecurity stocks. Plus, quad witching explained, big news for the cannabis industry, and why the recovery in the hospitality industry could happen faster than we think. 

On this episode of Social Currency we’re taking a look at that Tesla’s addition to the S&P 500 means for the index, whether Apple’s privacy protection measures will hurt Facebook’s business, and why more hacking could be good for cybersecurity stocks. Plus, quad witching explained, big news for the cannabis industry, and why the recovery in the hospitality industry could happen faster than we think. 

Will a correction in the weak dollar trend impact other areas of the market? On this episode, we’re taking a look at the relationship between the U.S. dollar index and assets such as equities, oil, and gold. Plus, we discuss why following the performance of “recovery stocks” could help to signal what’s next for oil. And, ahead of Airbnb’s IPO, we take a look at how it stacks up against more traditional hotel operators. Watch now! 

Will a correction in the weak dollar trend impact other areas of the market? On this episode, we’re taking a look at the relationship between the U.S. dollar index and assets such as equities, oil, and gold. Plus, we discuss why following the performance of “recovery stocks” could help to signal what’s next for oil. And, ahead of Airbnb’s IPO, we take a look at how it stacks up against more traditional hotel operators. 

Digital payments ETFs have done well recently, but is this outperformance due to just a handful of companies? On this episode of Social Currency, we’re taking a look under the hood of ETFs focused on mobile payments. Plus, we’re exploring alternative ways to gain exposure to potential upside in commodities. And, in the face of rising interest rates, what are the areas of the market that might be impacted the most, given their current correlations? Watch now!

Digital payments ETFs have done well recently, but is this outperformance due to just a handful of companies? On this episode of Social Currency, we’re taking a look under the hood of ETFs focused on mobile payments. Plus, we’re exploring alternative ways to gain exposure to potential upside in commodities. And, in the face of rising interest rates, what are the areas of the market that might be impacted the most, given their current correlations?

On this episode of Social Currency we’re examining the impact of Pfizer’s (PFE) positive vaccine news. We could see a reset of expectations for many beaten down companies, but is this good news actually bad news for some? We’re also discussing a developing theme in cannabis investing, the tale of two industries. Cannabis has come to the forefront again, though this time the focus might turn from Canadian producers to U.S. multi-state operators. Plus, if dollar weakness theme turns into commodity inflation, should rare earths be on your radar?

On this episode of Social Currency, we’re focused on a few areas of the market experiencing meaningful moves, following the U.S. presidential election. After election night, we’ve seen a continuation of dollar weakness which is showing up in commodities like gold, silver, and even Bitcoin. The cannabis industry also woke up to news that four more states have voted to legalize recreational sales. Plus, with everything going on here at home, don’t forget about the rest of the world… We’re taking a look around the globe at some of the international stock markets that have recently experienced positive performance. Watch now!

On this episode of Social Currency, we’re focused on a few areas of the market experiencing meaningful moves, following the U.S. presidential election. After election night, we’ve seen a continuation of dollar weakness which is showing up in commodities like gold, silver, and even Bitcoin. The cannabis industry also woke up to news that four more states have voted to legalize recreational sales. Plus, with everything going on here at home, don’t forget about the rest of the world… We’re taking a look around the globe at some of the international stock markets that have recently experienced positive performance. Watch now! 

There’s a lot to unpack on this episode of Social Currency, following what was one of the most volatile weeks for markets in recent months. During the show, dough’s CEO Victor Jones, and Chief Market Strategist, Ryan Grace, discuss why stock market volatility at 40% is signaling that investors are very concerned about potential risks heading into the election. Plus, tech earnings showed us that Google still wears the search crown, while Apple might have a China problem. And, are users leaving Twitter and Facebook for Snap and Pinterest? Watch now! 

There’s a lot to unpack on this episode of Social Currency, following what was one of the most volatile weeks for markets in recent months. During the show, dough’s CEO Victor Jones, and Chief Market Strategist, Ryan Grace, discuss why stock market volatility at 40% is signaling that investors are very concerned about potential risks heading into the election. Plus, tech earnings showed us that Google still wears the search crown, while Apple might have a China problem. And, are users leaving Twitter and Facebook for Snap and Pinterest? 

On this episode of Social Currency, Victor Jones and Ryan Grace discuss how the market is positioning ahead of the election and whether volatility might actually be overstated. They’re digging into the big moves in Snap, Netflix, and Tesla following their earnings announcements, and also highlighting the idea that for many companies, at these valuations, even good earnings might not be good enough. Plus, a look ahead to next week when Apple and Amazon report their results. And, even if we get a decision on stimulus before the election, will it have much of an impact? Watch now! 

On this episode of Social Currency, Victor Jones and Ryan Grace discuss how the market is positioning ahead of the election and whether volatility might actually be overstated. They’re digging into the big moves in Snap, Netflix, and Tesla following their earnings announcements, and also highlighting the idea that for many companies, at these valuations, even good earnings might not be good enough. Plus, a look ahead to next week when Apple and Amazon report their results. And, even if we get a decision on stimulus before the election, will it have much of an impact? Watch now!

With traders on the edge of their seats ahead of the election, Victor Jones and Ryan Grace are back for another episode of Social Currency. Tune in as they cover the week that was, from signs the recovery is continuing to what we learned from Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan’s earnings. As stocks continue to be volatile, could option trading be behind the market’s volatility? Plus, why they think the economy needs less politics and more stimulus, looking ahead to next week, and Tesla and Netflix earnings in focus.

With traders on the edge of their seats ahead of the election, Victor Jones and Ryan Grace are back for another episode of Social Currency. Tune in as they cover the week that was, from signs the recovery is continuing to what we learned from Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan’s earnings. As stocks continue to be volatile, could option trading be behind the market’s volatility? Plus, why they think the economy needs less politics and more stimulus, looking ahead to next week, and Tesla and Netflix earnings in focus.

On this episode of Social Currency we’re joined by Special Guest Jonathan Hoenig, managing member of Capitalistpig Hedge Fund, and author of “The New Textbook of Americanism”. Jonathan approaches the markets by following price first and looking for opportunities off the beaten path. During the show, Jonathan shares a few of his outside the box ideas in both frontier markets as well as why he thinks we could see higher interest rates over the long run. Plus, we dig into his fund’s investment process and why he feels the way you trade is more important than what you trade, which has helped him outperform the S&P 500 since his fund’s inception. Watch now!

On this episode of Social Currency we’re joined by Special Guest Jonathan Hoenig, managing member of Capitalistpig Hedge Fund, and author of “The New Textbook of Americanism”. Jonathan approaches the markets by following price first and looking for opportunities off the beaten path. During the show, Jonathan shares a few of his outside the box ideas in both frontier markets as well as why he thinks we could see higher interest rates over the long run. Plus, we dig into his fund’s investment process and why he feels the way you trade is more important than what you trade, which has helped him outperform the S&P 500 since his fund’s inception. Watch now!

We’re adding more jobs and the economy is recovering, but are commodity prices signaling danger ahead? On this episode of Social Currency, dough’s Chief Market Strategist, Ryan Grace, breaks down the week that was in markets. Plus, President Trump tests positive for COVID-19, tips for analyzing the VIX, and is this an artificial rise in the stock market?

We’re adding more jobs and the economy is recovering, but are commodity prices signaling danger ahead? On this episode of Social Currency, dough’s Chief Market Strategist, Ryan Grace, breaks down the week that was in markets. Plus, President Trump tests positive for COVID-19, tips for analyzing the VIX, and is this an artificial rise in the stock market?

Wall Street Veteran Larry Shover joins Social Currency to talk all things macro! On this episode Larry explains how he uses volatility as a signal to forecast moves in stocks, how the markets are pricing the election, and why the next round of stimulus could possibly be bullish for commodity prices. Plus, Larry shares his views on interest rates rising, gold prices getting weaker, and why a higher dollar could be in the cards.  

Wall Street Veteran Larry Shover joins Social Currency to talk all things macro! On this episode Larry explains how he uses volatility as a signal to forecast moves in stocks, how the markets are pricing the election, and why the next round of stimulus could possibly be bullish for commodity prices. Plus, Larry shares his views on interest rates rising, gold prices getting weaker, and why a higher dollar could be in the cards.  

Wall Street has a diversity problem and it needs to start looking beyond Wall Street for a solution. On this episode of Social Currency, we’re joined by Bevon Joseph, founder of The Greenwood Project, to discuss the issues facing diversity on Wall Street and the ways he’s working to make much needed change. Bevon has been instrumental in connecting minority students with a network of Wall Street firms through The Greenwood Project. From its inception in 2016, the Greenwood Project has placed more than 300 students in roles at over 35  companies, and it’s just getting started. Bevon talks to us about Greenwood’s history, its growth initiatives, and what’s next in his mission to disrupt the hiring practices of the financial industry.We also get to meet four amazingly talented Greenwood Project Scholars and get their perspectives  as we discuss the impact the program is having on the financial services industry and the life-changing opportunities it provides. 

Wall Street has a diversity problem and it needs to start looking beyond Wall Street for a solution. On this episode of Social Currency, we’re joined by Bevon Joseph, founder of The Greenwood Project, to discuss the issues facing diversity on Wall Street and the ways he’s working to make much needed change. Bevon has been instrumental in connecting minority students with a network of Wall Street firms through The Greenwood Project. From its inception in 2016, the Greenwood Project has placed more than 300 students in roles at over 35  companies, and it’s just getting started. Bevon talks to us about Greenwood’s history, its growth initiatives, and what’s next in his mission to disrupt the hiring practices of the financial industry.We also get to meet four amazingly talented Greenwood Project Scholars and get their perspectives  as we discuss the impact the program is having on the financial services industry and the life-changing opportunities it provides. 

Tesla’s much anticipated Battery Day event has come and gone, but looking at its stock price, investors seem less than impressed. So what happened? On this episode of Social Currency, Victor Jones and Ryan Grace discuss Tesla’s Battery Day announcements, what this means for the company going forward, and why the stock might be moving lower on the news. Plus, other ways to invest in electric battery technology, how to use the VIX to calculate stock market expectations, Nikola’s drama might not be over, and why investors may want to prepare for further weakness in stocks.

In this episode of Social Currency, Tom Sosnoff, tastytrade Co-CEO and host of tastytrade Live joins us for what might be his most in-depth interview on record.From his humble beginnings as a child of the 60s, to stumbling into finance after college and getting his start in the Chicago trading pits, Tom’s perspective from over four-decades of experience is invaluable.Throughout Tom’s career, he’s gone against the grain. His contrarian approach to trading and business led to the birth of brokerage firm thinkorswim, which created unparalleled value for retail investors and was ultimately sold for $750 million. In this interview, Tom shares with us his thoughts on why taking risk, developing your own unique point-of-view, and having the ability to stick with your convictions is the secret to success. In today’s market, this is a timely and most pertinent discussion…Required viewing for all retail traders and investors. 

In this episode of Social Currency, Tom Sosnoff, tastytrade Co-CEO and host of tastytrade Live joins us for what might be his most in-depth interview on record.From his humble beginnings as a child of the 60s, to stumbling into finance after college and getting his start in the Chicago trading pits, Tom’s perspective from over four-decades of experience is invaluable.Throughout Tom’s career, he’s gone against the grain. His contrarian approach to trading and business led to the birth of brokerage firm thinkorswim, which created unparalleled value for retail investors and was ultimately sold for $750 million. In this interview, Tom shares with us his thoughts on why taking risk, developing your own unique point-of-view, and having the ability to stick with your convictions is the secret to success. In today’s market, this is a timely and most pertinent discussion…Required viewing for all retail traders and investors. 

On this episode, Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wedbush Securities sits down with Victor and Ryan to share his expertise on the technology sector and why he thinks there’s never been a more transformational shift underway, which he says could take prices another 25% higher from here. Dan explains what the bears are getting wrong with Tesla and how the next 5 years could usher in a golden age for electric vehicles. He sees a fundamental difference between the Dot-com bubble of the late 1990s and early 2000’s and the tech sector today. Plus, whether the Hindenburg short report really matters to Trevor Milton and Nikola’s partnership with GM, why 5G is a game changer and Apple’s iPhone super cycle could be a huge tailwind for the stock, a potential trillion dollar opportunity in the cloud and SaaS industry, and how Microsoft has positioned itself as a pure play in cloud services. Whether you think tech is in a bubble or there’s much higher prices on the horizon, this episode is required viewing.

On this episode, Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wedbush Securities sits down with Victor and Ryan to share his expertise on the technology sector and why he thinks there’s never been a more transformational shift underway, which he says could take prices another 25% higher from here. Dan explains what the bears are getting wrong with Tesla and how the next 5 years could usher in a golden age for electric vehicles. He sees a fundamental difference between the Dot-com bubble of the late 1990s and early 2000’s and the tech sector today. Plus, whether the Hindenburg short report really matters to Trevor Milton and Nikola’s partnership with GM, why 5G is a game changer and Apple’s iPhone super cycle could be a huge tailwind for the stock, a potential trillion dollar opportunity in the cloud and SaaS industry, and how Microsoft has positioned itself as a pure play in cloud services. Whether you think tech is in a bubble or there’s much higher prices on the horizon, this episode is required viewing.

On this episode we’re joined by special guest Simon Erickson of 7investing for a great discussion on long-term investments centered around disruptive innovation. A market sell-off might be underway, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an opportunity somewhere. Simon explains how the combination of genomics and genetics is shaping the future of healthcare, ways to take advantage of the evolution in digital advertising, the edge in active investing, and why the space economy could disrupt everything from the logistics to communications industries. If you’re looking for ideas after this sell-off in tech stocks, this is a must watch.

On this episode we’re joined by special guest Simon Erickson of 7investing for a great discussion on long-term investments centered around disruptive innovation. A market sell-off might be underway, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an opportunity somewhere. Simon explains how the combination of genomics and genetics is shaping the future of healthcare, ways to take advantage of the evolution in digital advertising, the edge in active investing, and why the space economy could disrupt everything from the logistics to communications industries. If you’re looking for ideas after this sell-off in tech stocks, this is a must watch.

Is now the time to buy the dip or should you rethink investing in tech? Victor Jones and Ryan Grace discuss on this episode of Social Currency. Plus, using the VIX to predict what happens next, weak dollar opportunities, how to gauge market positioning, and trades that could benefit from low interest rates. Watch now! 

Is now the time to buy the dip or should you rethink investing in tech? Victor Jones and Ryan Grace discuss on this episode of Social Currency. Plus, using the VIX to predict what happens next, weak dollar opportunities, how to gauge market positioning, and trades that could benefit from low interest rates. Listen now!

Is the death of the dollar exaggerated? Victor Jones and Ryan Grace explain ways to trade the $ and why maybe it isn’t dead just yet. Plus, Tesla raising $5 billion. Will Apple’s new products send the stock even higher? And, why are cell phones in the trees outside of Amazon? Watch now!

Is the death of the dollar exaggerated? Victor Jones and Ryan Grace explain ways to trade the $ and why maybe it isn’t dead just yet. Plus, Tesla raising $5 billion. Will Apple’s new products send the stock even higher? And, why are cell phones in the trees outside of Amazon? Listen now!

With all of the excitement surrounding the upcoming Apple and Tesla stock splits, there’s also some confusion. On this episode, Victor Jones and Ryan Grace explain what you need to know. Plus, electric vehicle companies are rushing to go public in a unique way, how the weather can impact stock prices, and should cloud computing be a part of your portfolio? Watch now! 

With all of the excitement surrounding the upcoming Apple and Tesla stock splits, there’s also some confusion. On this episode, Victor Jones and Ryan Grace explain what you need to know. Plus, electric vehicle companies are rushing to go public in a unique way, how the weather can impact stock prices, and should cloud computing be a part of your portfolio? Watch now! 

Did you know you can use options to help protect your investments? Chris Butler, founder of projectoption joins us to discuss his favorite options trading strategies and how he uses options to reduce risk ahead of a stock’s earnings announcement. Watch now! Options trading involves risks and are not suitable for all investors as the special risks inherent to options trading may expose investors to potentially significant loss. To learn more about the risks associated with options trading, please read the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” before you begin trading options. https://www.theocc.com/Company-Information/Documents-and-Archives/Publications