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Yieldstreet's fourth art equity fund includes a magnificent painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most influential artists of all time. On this episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet's Art Platform leader Rebecca Fine welcomes Temilayo Butler, Business Development Associate at HarbourView Equities Partners for a discussion about the Basquiat market, black artists more broadly, and democratizing access to art investments. Key Takeaways: [1:16] Tami's career trajectory and the influence of her mother's art. [5:00] The inspiration behind Temi's research and thesis. [6:27] Disparities in the art market regarding black artists. [11:51] Art as an alternative investment. [13:20 Basquiat's approach to the art market. [18:02] Reflections on the King Pleasure exhibit. [19:58] Democratizing access to art investments.

Back for another look at what has happened over the last 30 days, Richard Excell, clinical professor of finance at the University of Illinois Gies College of Business returns to The Yield for this month's market check in. From inflation as it relates to fed to the fed and economic policy to the details of the real estate market and what it all means for your investment portfolio in a market that hasn't yet bottomed out, this update is one you won't want to miss. Key Takeaways: [1:28] What has changed in the market over the last 30 days? [3:42] Has there been any improvement in inflation recently? [7:50] Is it possible for inflation to decrease at the same pace that it has increased? [10:33] The ideal number of basis point hikes and what will head off inflation pressure. [14:15] Insights into the real estate market and interest rates. [19:45] Is the market anywhere close to bottoming out? [24:51] Details of Richard's financial newsletter. Mentioned in This Episode: Yieldstreet

Yieldstreet's fourth art equity fund includes a magnificent painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most influential artists of all time. On this episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet's Art Platform leader Rebecca Fine sits down with Cynthia Gadsden, Assistant Professor of Art History at Tennessee State University for a conversation about Basquiat work and the recent King Pleasure exhibit. Key Takeaways: [2:13] The inspiration behind Cynthia's masters thesis on Jean-Michel Basquiat. [3:58] Early influencers who shaped the narrative about Basquiat. [10:12] The poor reflection of Jean-Michel Basquiat in text, videos and interviews. [13:16] Highlights of the King Pleasure exhibit present a new side of Basquiat. [18:01] What is it about Basquiat's work that resonates? [25:34] Honoring the cultural significance of Basquiat's work. [31:13] Yieldstreet's art equity funds offerings.

We believe private real estate is a foundational component of your private market portfolio. That's why Yieldstreet dedicated the week of August 27 – September 2 to helping investors capture the benefits of this valuable asset class with a greater selection of real estate offerings than ever before. Join Chris Salerno, Founder and CEO of QC Capital as we dive into the multi family real estate market. Key Takeaways: [1:54] Chris's career path from knowing nothing to acquiring $250 million in real estate. [3:38] An overview of multi-family real estate investing. [7:58] How to determine if now is the right time to get involved in multi-family investing. [11:00] Challenges associated with today's real estate investments. [15:26] The impact that migration is having on real estate in the smile states. [19:08] Details of Class A, B, and C real estate properties. [22:47] The characteristics of Class A properties potential ROI. [25:03] Major catalysts that could have an immediate impact on real estate.

What does it take to become really rich in today's volatile market?  In this bonus episode of The Yield, Director of Strategic Marketing Joseph Sancio is joined by entrepreneur and digital creator Nicholas Crown. You can't miss Nicholas's content on Tik Tok and Instagram, where he shares different experiences from the eyes of the rich versus the really rich, and today he shares his insights into what it takes to get really rich now. Key Takeaways:[3:25] Who is Nicholas Crown and what path led him to Tik Tok stardom?[8:28] Nicholas hit the million dollar point and was still unhappy.[14:35] The inspiration behind Rich versus Really Rich. [24:00] Tying personal finance and investing education into entertainment. [31:10] Investing in yourself as well as your financial investments. [35:15] What would the really rich guy say about this market?[38:55] Nicholas shares his atomic habits.

What does it take to become really rich in today's volatile market?  In this bonus episode of The Yield, Director of Strategic Marketing Joseph Sancio is joined by entrepreneur and digital creator Nicholas Crown. You can't miss Nicholas's content on Tik Tok and Instagram, where he shares different experiences from the eyes of the rich versus the really rich, and today he shares his insights into what it takes to get really rich now. Key Takeaways:[3:25] Who is Nicholas Crown and what path led him to Tik Tok stardom?[8:28] Nicholas hit the million dollar point and was still unhappy.[14:35] The inspiration behind Rich versus Really Rich. [24:00] Tying personal finance and investing education into entertainment. [31:10] Investing in yourself as well as your financial investments. [35:15] What would the really rich guy say about this market?[38:55] Nicholas shares his atomic habits. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Richard Excell, clinical professor of finance at the University of Illinois Gies College of Business returns to The Yield returns to the podcast for a follow-up conversation about all that has, and hasn't changed in recent months, as well as drivers that have the potential to move the market back in the right direction. Key Takeaways:[1:36] What has- and hasn't- changed in the market in recent months. [6:41] What's priced in and what's not? And what does that mean? [11:53] The correlation between a variety of market drivers. [14:03] The impact of midterm elections on the market. [15:30] Material changes in inflations and current expectations. [18:45] Anomalies in the market over the last few months. [20:55] Understanding the meme stock craze and recent corporate actions.[26:12] A look at future potential catalysts. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Jean Chatzky is the CEO and co-founder of HerMoney. On this episode of Disrupters Yieldstreet's own CEO Milhind Mehere sits down with Jean for a conversation about education, entrepreneurship, diversity and the consumer-driven economy. Key Takeaways:[1:15] Jean's journey into financial journalism. [3:30] The state of education today as a value proposition. [6:40] Jean's pro tips for paying for college. [7:41] Lessons from odd jobs that have stayed with Jean. [10:18] The entrepreneurial drive that led to HerMoney. [15:10] The changing personal finance landscape. [17:15] Reducing the gender gap in the fintech space. [20:01] Controlling your spending in a consumer driven economy. [25:00] Getting comfortable with your personal finances. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Live from New York, it's 100th episode of The Yield Podcast! Thank YOU for your continued support through 100 episodes. Today we look back at previous episodes, and sit down with WTFintech's Nicole Casperson to speak about the importance of podcasts and content in today's digital media world.Key Takeaways:[:20] A behind the scenes look at production of The Yield. [6:18] Creating a platform that stands out from the noise. [14:17] Using social media to spread your mission and your message. [17:55] The impact of the pandemic on learning and content consumption. [23:55] Upcoming trends in the FinTech space. [29:35] The generational shift away from big bank wealth. [35:02] The next big content platform that is impacting FinTech. [40:19] Peter Kerr takes over the microphone. [46:10] A look at the next 100 episodes of The Yield. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

In this edition of The Yield: Newsbites, we aim to bring you the latest fintech news in short bites. In today's episode we cover recent stirs in Galaxy Digital's crypto deal with BitGo, Rocketplace's successful seed funding during the "crypto winter", and Cashapp's waves on user experience through their implementation of small dollar loans.

This week on Disrupters we hear from Troy Templeton, Managing Partner at Trivest Partners, where they help founder-owned companies grow and evolve in the ever changing marketplace by adding value to the organization without disrupting their culture or compromising their ideals and operational philosophies. Key Takeaways:[1:06] “In order to move forward, sometimes you have to take a step back in order to get yourself back on the right path.”[5:22] The unsexy and very successful investment portfolio at Trivest. [12:35] How do you build domain expertise to become a business expert? [17:22] Finding the balance between the family owned business strategy and the expert fiduciary. [24:40] Troy's message to entrepreneurs who are considering selling. [28:08] Overcoming major setbacks in a disruptor's career. [33:09] Finding clarity in today's volatile market. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

On this episode of The Yield, NFL legend defensive lineman Leonard Marshall recounts the highs and lows of his football career, reveals how he always kept the long-view in mind, and shares his wisdom for football players and investors alike. Key Takeaways:[2:43] Reflections from Leonard's college football career. [5:52] Leonard's draft experience and transition into the NFL. [8:47] The learning position is the most valuable position any player can take. [10:50] Playing with Lawrence Taylor and Reggie White. [12:00] Leonard's advice for today's career athletes. [13:49] Leonard's best and worst Super Bowl memories. [16:08] A never give up attitude is the mark of a winner. [18:09] What do the Giants and Yieldstreet have in common? [20:30] Leonard's post-football career and how he always kept the long-term in mind. [25:18] Parting words of wisdom from an NFL legend. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Adam White is the CEO of Front Office Sports, a multimedia brand built for the modern sports consumer. On this episode of The Yield - Disrupters, Yieldstreet's CEO Milind Mehere sits down with Adam for a conversation about his journey in the sports world and what entrepreneurs need to know about turning their passions into their life's work. Key Takeaways:[1:05] “I just wanted a job in sports.” The beginning days of Front Office Sports. [6:17] The fundraising process and finding the first investor.[12:23] Does having a passion for your business make success any easier? [16:13] The key catalysts of growth for Front Office Sports. [19:10] Adam's advice for growing your social media following.[23:37] Creating more valuable content for your audience. [30:02] Finding a niche in any industry. [34:20] Starting a podcast and finding time to relax. [38:07] Rapid fire questions about Adam's favorites.

Brooker Belcourt, CEO and founder of Covey, an analyst-owned community built to find the best performing managers for any investor to copy.  Covey's analyst-owned community hosts hundreds of analysts – ranging from hobbyists to traditional finance industry veterans, and everyone in between – and is designed to find and reward the world's next top money managers. Top performers receive token rewards, and earn the option to become a Money Manager in Covey's copy trading fund.  Brooker has joined The Yield today for a conversation about the competitive and information edge to stock trading. Key Takeaways:[1:30] The investment professional path that led Brooker to founding Covey. [3:04] Friction points and data sets to finding the best people to manage your investments. [6:16] Finding the balance between short term risk and long term reward. [8:15] Who would benefit from this investment opportunity? [12:05] The unique technologies that differentiate Covey. [15:43] Technical considerations and data concerning mean reversion. [17:12] A Covey app will provide access to the top 10% of analysts to retail investors. [18:09] A portrait of the top 10% performing investors on Covey. [19:25] Do investment decisions change when real money is not at stake? [20:25] Crypto and blockchain elements and benefits of staking. [21:22] A look at what Covey will be offering next.

In this edition of The Yield: Newsbites, we aim to bring you the latest fintech news in short bites. Today we cover fintech's aim to change the way we pay as it moves into the credit card space and Australian neobank "Up" and their new form of buy now pay later (BNPL).

Howard Lerman is the former CEO of Yext, a company that put geo-marketing on the map.  Howard not only founded Yext but took it public at a multi unicorn valuation.  On this episode of The Yield - Disrupters, Yieldstreet's CEO Milind Mehere sits down with Howard for a conversation about his journey and what we can learn from him. Key Takeaways:[1:25] Yext was founded with the opposite of a lightbulb moment.[6:38] Finding the opportunities that become major market disruptors. [10:16] The early days of disruption and reacting to the naysayers. [13:40] The role of AI in automating business listings for 800 million data points. [17:30] What might the future of AI look like?[20:00] The IPO process and taking a company public in this disruptive environment. [23:42] Common challenges founders need to be aware of as their company is scaling.[26:30] A look at what's happening next for Howard. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Marco Santarelli, investor, author and founder of Norada Real Estate joins The Yield this week to talk about the current state of the real estate market, what's causing the ups and downs, and where you can find the best opportunities.Key Takeaways:[1:40] Marco Santarelli, serial entrepreneur, real estate investment guru, and investment educator. [3:28] Overcoming the educational gaps in today's real estate investment market. [7:34] Why should real estate be a part of your investment portfolio?[10:19] There are a variety of ways to begin investing in real estate.[14:46] Marco's formula for real estate investing.[19:22] Overcoming current market challenges.[23:12] Looking five years ahead to future opportunities in the real estate market. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

The crypto bank Juno (Formerly OnJuno) sits at the intersection of banking and crypto, and prides itself on providing financial freedom as well as access to fair and transparent financial services. Juno is a three year old startup disrupting the world of banking. And on this episode of The Yield - Disrupters, one of the co-founders Siddharth Verma joins us to discuss what's next for Juno.Key Takeaways:[1:32] Two simple market gaps that led to the launch of Juno. [4:51] Democratizing financial access by tapping into the regulated route. [5:55] The insanely powerful proposition behind Juno's offerings, and dealing with the naysayers. [10:50] The growing number of people who are already using Juno. [11:52] What does being a disrupter mean to Siddharth?[14:06] How Juno can offer a 6% return despite volatility in crypto. [17:05] Is Juno the next major banking tycoon? [17:50] Siddharth's lessons learned as a disrupter entrepreneur. [21:19] The pressure that comes from co-founding and heading a new bank. 23:33] Would Siddharth do it all over again?Mentioned in This Episode:YieldstreetJuno

In this edition of The Yield: Newsbites, we aim to bring you the latest fintech news in short bites. Today we cover Tomo Credit's waves to the traditional credit score, Varo's staff cuts, and fairness as a service with FairPlay

With the current bear market, the market has been at a major low. One of the markets that has been the most covered and most divisive is the crypto market. With market experts divided on where the crypto winter will lead, some investors are keeping as much fiat in hand as possible. What is crypto winter? King Bless, co-host of The Gentlemen of Crypto daily news show, and co-creator of the KRBE Digital Assets Masterclass, joins this week's edition of The Yield to discuss the current state of crypto.Key Takeaways:[1:24] King's journey from football to Navy Public Affairs officer to crypto expert. [6:37] King's favorite movie and where he thinks AI is headed next. [7:22] What is a crypto winter?[9:38] Navigating the bear market and finding the current fair value of bitcoin. [13:40] Cleansing the market and redefining the perception of bitcoin. [15:52] Understanding ethereum, DeFi, and the crypto ecosystem beyond bitcoin. [21:15] The future of regulation in the crypto space. [22:40] Technological innovations that will allow bitcoin to become more immersed in daily life. [26:26] King's final words of wisdom regarding bitcoin. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

This week on Disrupters, we are joined by Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of Sky Bridge, a global alternative investment fund, and the founder and chairman of Salt, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. Key Takeaways:[1:35] Anthony's background comes down to hustle, family and food. [7:02] The path that led to founding two major companies and becoming an industry disrupter.[12:15] Resilience is the key to making it through any financial crisis to your next financial success.[16:30] Anthony's advice for the next generation of disrupters. [20:26] Building a company culture that translates to success. [25:45] Advice for action in this volatile market. [30:55] A cautionary tale form the White House. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

The outlook for the economy is sitting at historic lows, leaving investors with a pessimistic view and without a clear idea of what move to make next. Today Richard Excell, clinical professor of finance at the University of Illinois Gies College of Business joins The Yield to discuss key drivers in today's market, especially those that are under the surface. Key Takeaways:[1:31] Key drivers in recent market evolution. [3:50] Responding to the fed rate hike in an attempt to control inflation. [7:25] Course correction after a too-high rate hike. [9:04] Understanding the underlying drivers behind inflation. [12:09] Decelerating the effects of inflation. [15:18] Insights from earnings in Q2. [18:55] Is the market finally bottoming out? 21:40] Is timing or the Fed the catalyst that will affect a major bounceback?Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

The collector car market continues to raise toward multi-million dollar deals and since 2003, Gooding & Company has been in the driver's seat, acclaimed for selling some of the most exceptional and valuable collector cars in the world. On this episode of Disrupters, David Gooding highlights his work in founding the auction house in 2003 and his role in disrupting the industry ever since from its position as the official auction house of the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance.  Key Takeaways:[1:30] How David worked to elevate Concours D'elegance as the premier auction in the industry. [5:55] Recognizing the next big opportunity and getting things done. [8:51] Finding old barn cars and sealing the deal. [13:11] Ferrari's and other leaders of this year's Pebble Beach auction. [16:13] Why wouldn't you want to restore an original car? [18:10] Invest in what you know and what you love. [20:48] Taking the auction overseas and adding value to the market. [23:30] How do Disrupters respond to the naysayer?[24:45] David's advice for entrepreneurs. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

There are growing trends within the finance and investing world. From new and improved ways to invest to a widening generational wage gap, Michael Schnur, DBA, Assistant Professor of Economics at University of Lynchburg joins The Yield to discuss these topics and what you can expect in the future to come.Key Takeaways:[2:35] Teaching economics in this volatile, post-pandemic environment. [5:16] Textbook answers about the drivers of inflation and how it plays out in the real world. [7:15] The influence of the Fed on supply and demand. [9:34] The real cause behind major supply issues over the last year. [12:20] Is inflation actually just a self-fulfilling prophecy? [14:36] Solve inflation or deal with growing the economy? [16:15] Why aren't more people working in the face of inflation? [18:51] Negotiating wages in light of a possible recession. [21:17] Crypto is now playing a role in money laundering. [28:16] Should you invest in mortgages or treasury bonds? Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

On The Yield - Disrupters podcast we sit down with industry leaders and disruptors to discuss how they've reimagined and changed their industries and the leadership skills necessary to create new business opportunities.  This week on Disruptors, Peter Kerr, CFA sits down with Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, the most followed real estate brand in the world, producer, best selling author and the star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing.Key Takeaways:[1:32] The story behind Ryan's disruption of the biggest real estate market in the world. [6:00] It pays to see things differently and work harder, especially in business. [8:34] How to succeed when others expect you to fail. [13:06] Balancing between the to-do's of today and the vision for the future. [20:46] How Ryan shares his philosophies about work and leadership with his team. [24:30] Disrupting a traditional industry and paving a new path for legacy giants. [32:20] Industry areas that are ripe for destruction. [34:20] Ryan's advice for anyone that is ready to carve out their own path. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

There are a multitude of factors that go into an individual's investment choices. This week on The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA is joined by Dr. Daniel Crosby, Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions, a tech powerhouse designed to bring together bleeding edge technology and wealth management, to discuss these factors, and the trends in investor sentiment.

The Yield: Disrupters. Featuring some of the biggest names in business, culture and politics from Ryan Serhant to Anthony Scaramucci; hear how successful influencers scored big and became the movers and shakers pushing everything forward. Gain from their insight and advice and avoid the setbacks that might keep you from achieving your true potential. Every Friday starting July 15th

This week on The Yield, Jeff Feagels joins guest host, Joe Sancio, to talk The Giants, Jeff's early and college career, real estate, and the importance of financial education to properly kick off your career.

Key Takeaways:[1:42] Nicole shares the two truths she has realized as a corporate finance reporter that led her to start WTFintech?[3:58] Core ways that people can participate in the WTFintech? community. [6:31] The evolution of the primary challenge that WTFintech? has aimed to solve for from the beginning. [8:20] How does diversity in the fintech space compare to other industries? [10:20] The allocation of roles by type and the changes that Nicole is advocating for. [12:58] Root causes behind the low funding dollars allocated to women-led companies. [14:34] Market valuations and current opportunities in the VC space. [16:51] Causes behind the current challenges and pressures that are forcing companies to take a hard look at their cost structures.[19:45] Potential reasons behind the recent resetting at high growth companies. [22:02] Catalysts that could change the outlook on fintech and the tech space overall. [23:32] Closing thoughts on the future of fintech. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

On today's special episode of News Bites Nicole will be covering Web3 wallets- are they the new star child of fintech?- BNPL giant Klarna cuts its workforce by 10%, and Neobank Varo could be set to run out of money by the end of the year!

Sam Ro, editor of TKer, covers news and data that outlines long-term themes in the markets and the economy. Today, he joins The Yield to discuss the state of the market, inflation, and the latest news out of the Fed.

Key Takeaways:[1:34] Leon Kuperman is an entrepreneurial software engineer who is tackling the extreme waste of cloud provisioning applications. [5:05] Reasons behind the self-inflicted problems of technology users, and how to solve them. [9:25] The predictive goals of advanced machine learning. [12:31] What are the possibilities for the future of machine learning? [16:39] Machine learning evolution is especially exciting in the gaming world. [19:48] Limitations to expanded creativity within AI and machine learning. [22:09] Exceeding expectations of the progress of machine learning. [23:35] Protecting companies from the threat of cyber terrorism. [30:41] Government steps to shoring up infrastructure. [32:31] The effect of supply chain shortages on the development of the cloud. [34:21] How do companies determine scaling cloud systems? [38:05] The impact of machine learning on everyday consumers. [39:42] Resources for increasing your understanding of AI and machine learning. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Key Takeaways:[1:06] Max Kordek has over ten years experience in crypto and has watched the evolution of the industry. [5:25] The key driver behind ethereum's success while so many other coins have failed. [9:00] Established protocols separate the lasting successful projects from the get rich quick schemes. [11:46] How to identify the high quality coin projects that are worth investing in. [13:33] Is there really a need for new coins beyond ethereum and bitcoin? [17:50] The trilemma of blockchain- security, decentralization and scalability. [20:00] Will multi-use layers of blockchain continue to be developed? [21:55] The problem that Lisk aims to solve by building individual chains with smart contracts. [24:35] Overcoming entry barriers in this space. [26:00] Are recent declines in NFT values part of the normal growth cycle?  [30:10] Positives and risks of Web 3.0. [34:00] Looking to the future of technology, crypto, AR/VR, and processing capabilities. [37:25] The ‘next logical step' in the future of investing. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Key Takeaways:[1:06] Alex Gladstein is a human rights activist who aims to advocate for people in out-of-the-box ways. [6:24] Leveraging change with limited time and resources. [9:40] Pivoting in times of global crisis to refocus resources and efforts. [12:10] Insights into the information- and misinformation- that is shared through the media. [15:00] When the news is properly shared, overall engagement increases. [17:08] Digital assets as a means to advocate for human rights. [22:35] Bitcoin also serves as a tool for combating inflation and increasing savings. [24:25] The role of bitcoin for the unbanked and underbanked. [27:05] On a macro level, bitcoin can protect against financial censorship from governments. [28:14] Can bitcoin be used in harmful or negative ways? [30:26] The potential future of inflation and interest rates. [35:25] If the dollar is truly in decline, what does that mean for the future of bitcoin? Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

In this episode Nicole will be covering: The TerraUSD Stablecoin collapse, a new fintech company fractionalizing investing in rare diamonds, Meta's second attempt to launch a digital currency

 Key Takeaways:[1:25] The weekend project that morphed into Jeff's career with Nabers Group. [3:10] The power of education in financial health and wellbeing. [3:45] What does a solo 401k retirement vehicle offer your portfolio? [7:09] Contribution limits for a solo 401k include unlimited incoming rollovers. [8:19] Who are employee-sponsored 401k programs really trying to protect? [10:22] The rise of the target date fund and the erosion of the 60/40 portfolio. [14:20] Are any parts of a balanced portfolio performing well so far in 2022? [17:14] Peak uncertainty in the stock market is leading investors to alternatives. [18:10] Key areas of learning for investors who are ready to level up. [19:44] Which alternative investments do many investors add to their portfolio first? [22:08] The benefits of illiquid real estate investments. [24:33] Pros and cons of high frequency trading in alts. [27:02] Limitations to solo 401k contributions. [32:32] How to learn more about Nabers Group offerings and alternative investments. [33:10] Clearing the path to educating yourself about alternative investments. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Catch the latest fintech news in today's new installment of News Bites, in partnership with WTFintech? and WorkWeek, Nichole Casperson covers Crypto Bahamas! and its impact on the digital asset space, why Gisele Bündchen (boon chen) partnered with FTX, and the evolution of NFTs

Vamos! F1 fans race into Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix reminding us of the great time Yieldstreet had at the Miami Grand Prix with Sportico and Robb Report at their Art of Luxury event in Miami, Florida. From hearing CEO of Mclaren Zak Brown speak about the future of F1 to David Coulthard's anecdotes about his days as a driver, we hope you found the evening to be as informative and enjoyable as we did. Much like the F1 world is seeing huge growth, the world of alternative investing is too. And Yieldstreet is proud to be leading the pack, fostering this growth through access to private market investments for all types of investors – not just the ultra wealthy. Sign up for Yieldstreet today to diversify your portfolio with private market investments and put yourself in the driver seat when it comes to meeting your financial goals.

As investors get access to a diversified portfolio, it is important to know the options available to you. Today on The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by Brent Kochuba, Founder of Spot Gamma, a financial insights company, which applies its proprietary methodology toward modeling index and equity options and then provides unique content to its subscribers, for a conversation about current market trends and understanding your financial options.Key Takeaways:[1:30] Spot Gamma's aim in approaching market volatility and derivative markets. [4:02] The timeline of Spot Gamma's predictive analytics. [6:40] Quarter end flowers and other players that have an impact outside of option markets. [8:46] Do market peaks follow the same cycles as market lows? [9:52] Typical buys and sellers of call and put options. [12:30] Hypothetically speaking, how would someone choose to invest in an option, stock, or put?[15:50] Why options act the way they do and different use cases for hedging purposes. [19:30] Common mistakes people make when trading individual accounts. [24:58] Making (or losing) money in both buying and selling a long call. [30:20] Who would be a good fit for this kind of investing? [32:35] The dynamic of hedging and multipliers. [37:01] Is option trading a discipline of technical or fundamental analysis? Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Volatility has become a hot button topic throughout the markets. Regardless if you're invested in commodities like copper, iron, the supply chain, and even crypto, volatility looms overhead. In this bonus episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by Jordi Visser, President and Chief Investment Officer, Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers LLC for a conversation about modern day volatility.Key Takeaways:[3:55] 3 key drivers in the recent market downturn. [6:54] Is the market set up for a 100-point hike over the next 12 months? Or is the market underselling potential Fed action? [9:41] A comparison of forward looking inflation and overall inflation expectations. [10:43] Jordi's general views on crypto and its place in today's volatile market. [12:57] How is crypto permeating the market today and where are we headed next? [16:15] Implications of innovation rotation on investing in financial markets. [19:18] Consider Bitcoin as a player in a new casino- with $2 trillion in assets. [21:49] When will Bitcoin start appearing on central bank balance sheets? [25:16] In the blockchain world, there could be more winners and less losers all around. [28:30] Where are we currently sitting in overall crypto adoption? [32:27] How will market prices for crypto respond to increased adoption? [34:49] The decoupling of tech and crypto. [38:55] Who are the winners in technology investments? [41:24] Jordi addresses the top concerns about investing in crypto. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Decision making is one of the most important tasks that we do daily.  The decisions you make have the potential to bring greater luck and the power to move forward toward your next success.  Yieldstreet's CEO and Founder, Milind Mehere is joined by David Siegel, CEO of Meetup discuss his book- Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions that will Make or Break All Leaders, and to discuss the power of making better decisions every day.Click here to subscribe and listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yield/id1527659260Key Takeaways:[1:10] David's journey from HR to Seeking Alpha president to Meetup CEO. [4:25] David shares his non-ego driven philosophy of business leadership. [7:55] What is the impact of sharing information with team members? [10:15] Decide and Conquer- David's motivation behind writing this leadership book.[12:51] Lucky things happen to people who make options for themselves. [16:45] The benefit of making decisions- and moving on- quickly. [19:05] Building a good company culture starts with core values in action. [24:59] The values of a company should be reflected in how they conduct business. [27:38] Balancing personal ambitions with company goals. [33:30] Managing Meetup in a socially distanced pandemic world. [37:52] David's most and least favorite parts of his new book. [41:15] The top two takeaways from David's book. Mentioned in This Episode:YieldstreetDecide and Conquer: 44 Decisions that will Make or Break All Leaders by David Seigel

Catch the latest fintech news in today's new installment of News Bites, in partnership with WTFintech? and WorkWeek, Nichole Casperson covers Mastercard filing trademarks for Metaverse commerce, Neobank Winden's recent fund raise, and Apple launching its “break out” project.

Cryptocurrency has come a long way from its inception. With a slew of ups and downs, the world is still learning more about what crypto can offer and the opportunities it can provide. In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by Jeff John Roberts, the executive editor at Decrypt and author of Kings of Crypto- covering Brian Armstrong's journey with Coinbase as a startup to a standard in accessible crypto trading, in a conversation about the history of crypto and the future we are moving into.Key Takeaways:[5:45] How did Jeff John Roberts know that crypto would be the next big thing? [9:42] Catalysts that have the potential to take crypto to the next level.[19:15] The potential impact of crypto on everyday consumer life. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

In this bonus episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, sits down with Anil Gorthy, senior portfolio manager and head of the Asian strategy at Avenue Capital Group, a global opportunistic credit and special situations manager with $11.8 billion of assets under management as of February 2022 for a conversation about lending and investing within the distressed debt world. Key Takeaways:[6:18] The evolution of investing in Asian markets. [16:20] Evolving trends in the developing regions of Asian markets. [24:27] Special situations that require additional access to capital. [30:30] Unique investment opportunities within the Asian market. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Volatility has become a hot button topic throughout the markets. Regardless if you're invested in commodities like copper, iron, the supply chain, and even crypto, volatility looms overhead. In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by Jordi Visser, President and Chief Investment Officer, Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers LLC for a conversation about  modern day volatility.Key Takeaways:[8:29] The reality of today's marketplace under current political and economic circumstances. [20:49] What role can crypto play in a volatile market?[30:10] High tech growth and potential allocation considerations. Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

Catch the latest fintech news in today's new installment of News Bites, in partnership with WTFintech? and WorkWeek, Nichole Casperson covers Apple's expansion into Crypto, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking on late fees, and Real Estate Investment Trusts popularity growth.

Alternative investments allow for a diverse portfolio, away from your average stocks and bonds, into things you enjoy every day. On this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr takes a look at the alt market and new investment opportunities with Anthony Zhang, CEO and Co-Founder of Vinovest, a platform that allows users to invest and own blue-chip wines in their easy-to-use platform.Key Takeaways:[6:05] The value of passion assets in your diversified portfolio.[12:15] The lifecycle of a bottle of fine wine. [22:38] How much does the average investment bottle of wine cost?Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

As with any alternative asset, it's critical for investors to understand the market before deciding on an investment strategy. In the case of art, that means understanding exactly what makes any particular work of art valuable. In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, sits down with Rebecca Fine, Head of Investing and Giovanna Quattrone, Art Research and Valuation Specialist from our Athena Art Finance Team to discuss the latest from Yieldstreet's Art Equity Fund offerings.Key Takeaways:[6:20] Why does art deserve a spot in your diversified portfolio?[20:16] What investors can expect from the featured artists in Yieldstreet's Art Equity Fund offerings.[36:30] How emerging artists generally perform relative to blue-chip artists.Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet

We are in the midst of a financial bubble. When will it pop? What is the future of the workforce during the great resignation? There are major driving forces in terms of maximum employment going forward, both on a macro level as well as within the underlying dynamics and the backdrop of the pandemic. In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, hosts Professor Michael Ehrlich, Director of Leir Research Institute & NJ Innovation Acceleration Center, for a conversation surrounding these questions and more.Key Takeaways:[7:20] The impact of COVID-19 on the current workforce landscape.[20:39] Service-oriented businesses are gaining traction over capital-intensive ones.[28:27] Managing the aging workforce and the wage productivity gap.Mentioned in This Episode:Yieldstreet