Podcast appearances and mentions of brendan ahern

n this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to break down the pivotal shift happening inside China's equity markets. A Trump–Xi truce, policy stabilization, and a surge in cloud and AI revenues are driving fresh optimism into Chinese tech — and Brendan explains why global investors are quietly reallocating back into KWEB.From improving CPI and government action on involution to cloud-driven AI monetization, semiconductor risks, and the new wave of international inflows, Brendan lays out the forces reshaping China's market narrative after years of pessimism.In this episode:– Why China's cloud and AI revenue growth is outpacing expectations– How anti-involution policy is stabilizing competition and lifting margins– Why global investors — especially Europe and Asia — are rotating back into China– Where KWEB sees opportunity across online video, entertainment, and emerging tech– Why semiconductor valuations demand caution despite the broader tech rebound– How the Trump–Xi détente may open the door to further policy normalizationLead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.#LeadLagLive #KWEB #KraneShares #ChinaTech #AI #EmergingMarkets #Investing #MarketsStart your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show

In this episode of Lead Lag Live, I sit down with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to break down the renewed momentum behind emerging markets and the forces driving performance across global tech and e commerce.From valuation gaps and dollar depreciation to sector leadership shifts, Ahern shares how EM growth factors and specifically the KEMQ ETF are positioned to benefit from a structural rebalancing away from overstretched US valuations.In this episode:– Why emerging markets are regaining leadership after a decade of underperformance– How tech and e commerce have reshaped the EM index composition– The valuation divergence between US tech and EM tech– Why ADR volatility distorts fundamentals and why local shares matter– How investors should size EM exposure and position KEMQ in a portfolioLead Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.#LeadLagLive #EmergingMarkets #KraneShares #GlobalTech #KEMQStart your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show

Brendan Ahern takes investors through China's tech trade. He believes Chinese stocks can see upside amid signals of the country's economy stabilizing. He sees policy changes helping Alibaba's (BABA) ecommerce business, though Brendan points to the company's cloud prospects as what investors will watch closely. He notes XPeng Inc. (XPEV) as a business mimicking Tesla (TSLA) by shifting focus from automotives to A.I. and robotics. Tom White turns to an example options trade in Alibaba.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to separate narrative from data on non-U.S. and emerging markets.From index-construction quirks to the impact of a weaker dollar, Brendan lays out why headline EM returns can hide powerful growth — and how investors might be looking in the wrong places.In this episode:– Why headline EM returns can mask strong tech-led performance– How stripping out banks/energy/SOEs changes the EM picture– What a weaker dollar means for global rebalancing out of U.S. equities– Where growth actually lives: names like TSMC, Alibaba, Tencent, Mercado Libre– How to think about EM “growth factor” exposure alongside broader EM allocationsLead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.#LeadLagLive #EmergingMarkets #Investing #GlobalEquities #USDollarStart your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show

Alibaba (BABA) shares are on the move following a mixed 1Q earnings print. Brendan Ahern says revenue topped Street estimates and believes its cloud revenue was the key driver to the company's growth. Brendan underscores the importance of another development: Alibaba developing A.I. chips to fill the void of Nvidia (NVDA) technology currently banned. He views it as an added tailwind, but not the predominant growth driver for BABA. Later, Brendan discusses his firm's CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Brendan Ahern, chief investment officer at KraneShares and the author of the China Last Night blog, says that the government of China is "doing the things that Trump wants them to be doing" for domestic policy purposes, which is why he sees the signs of a U.S.-China trade deal in the works. He says in The Big Interview that neither side can win in a trade war, but that both sides can move forward sharply and strongly with agreement, even if tariff levels remain high and in place indefinitely. Ahern says that "the worst is behind us" on dollar weakness, noting that he doesn't expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates until later in the year, allowing the dollar to stabilize in the interim while tariff policies are being finalized. Bob Powell, retirement columnist at TheStreet.com discusses government projections showing that standard monthly premiums for Medicare Part B will rise by more than 11 percent in 2026, and will likely be subjected to higher-than-expected increases potentially for the next decade. Plus, Allison Hadley, an analyst at Digital Third Coast, discusses research on  how Americans are using Google in AI mode and how it is changing their search results, how they shop, find advice, access news and more.

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Teeing up November's Global Climate Summit COP 30 in Brazil with inclusive nature-based, Indigenous-led and catalytic climate capital. A new tool that helps direct scarce concessional capital for adaptation finance to where it's most needed (09:45). And why more investors are taking an aging-lens to their impact investments (13:38).Story links:"Teeing up COP30 in Brazil with inclusive, nature-based and catalytic climate capital," by Gilberto Lima.“⁠Fund managers center Indigenous communities to drive capital to the Amazon⁠,” by Erik Stein."New tool for adaptation finance directs concessional capital where it's needed most,” by Erik Stein.“A market hiding in plain sight: The case for aging-lens investing,” by SCAN Foundation's Brendan Ahern and Xenia Viragh.

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Teeing up November's Global Climate Summit COP 30 in Brazil with inclusive nature-based, Indigenous-led and catalytic climate capital. A new tool that helps direct scarce concessional capital for adaptation finance to where it's most needed (09:45). And why more investors are taking an aging-lens to their impact investments (13:38).Story links:"⁠Teeing up COP30 in Brazil with inclusive, nature-based and catalytic climate capital⁠," by Gilberto Lima.“⁠⁠Fund managers center Indigenous communities to drive capital to the Amazon⁠⁠,” by Erik Stein."⁠New tool for adaptation finance directs concessional capital where it's needed most⁠,” by Erik Stein.“⁠A market hiding in plain sight: The case for aging-lens investing⁠,” by SCAN Foundation's Brendan Ahern and Xenia Viragh.

Today's guest is Cole Wilcox, CIO of Longboard Asset Management, a boutique asset manager specializing in alternative investment strategies. In today's episode, Cole walks through one of my favorite papers of all time, Does Trend-Following Still Work On Stocks? Hint: it does. Cole explains why you have to be a good loser to be a good investor, how power laws dominate the stock market, and the set up for trend following going forward., including the dollar and gold, and if he believes we are headed for a recession. (0:00) Start (1:02) Introducing our guest, Brendan Ahern (5:53) The state of China's economy (14:18) Analysis of China's geopolitical concerns and international partnerships (20:01) The narrative around China post Russia-Ukraine (22:03) Deep dive into KWEB (29:44) Implications of the US election (32:40) Discussion on currency hedging (33:52) Other KraneShares' funds (41:44) Will TikTok be banned (43:52) Brendan's most memorable investment (46:18) Future plans for KraneShares ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: YCharts enables financial advisors to make smarter investment decisions and better communicate with clients. Get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription when you start your free trial. Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Brendan Ahern, CIO at KraneShares to discuss an update on China's economy, China real estate, the AI race with China, stock picking within China, consumerism outside the US, and much more! Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson's ⁠⁠⁠A Wealth of Common Sense⁠⁠⁠ Michael Batnick's ⁠⁠⁠The Irrelevant Investor⁠⁠⁠ Feel free to shoot us an email at ⁠⁠⁠animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com⁠⁠⁠ with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.idontshop.com⁠⁠⁠ Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: ⁠⁠⁠https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/⁠⁠⁠ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of ⁠⁠⁠Ritholtz Wealth Management⁠⁠⁠, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here ⁠⁠⁠https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baidu (BIDU) shares are slumping after the company saw profits decline last quarter. Brendan Ahern of Kraneshares said that the company's outlook is being hurt by the lack of stimulus and growth in the Chinese economy. White the stock is cheap, Ahern thinks there are other Chinese-based stocks like Alibaba (BABA) and Tencent (TCEHY) that may be better positioned until a trade deal with the U.S. is reached.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson talk to Brendan Ahern from KraneShares about Chinese tech stocks, historically low sentiment towards international stocks, US vs. China tech companies, stimulus measures in China and much more. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson's A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick's The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation.   Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Past performance is not indicative of future results. The material discussed has been provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security or strategy. The investment strategy and themes discussed herein may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial situation. Information obtained from third-party sources is believed to be reliable though its accuracy is not guaranteed.   Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ian is joined by Brendan Ahern, CIO at KraneShares, for a discussion on China.

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Brendan Ahern to the show. Brendan is the chief investment officer at asset manager KraneShares. The company provides investors access to Chinese companies, climate investments, and uncorrelated assets through exchange-traded funds. Brendan kicks off the show by describing the basics of KraneShares and its involvement in Chinese markets. He discusses the recent surge in Chinese stocks and gives context for what's driving it. As Brendan explains, the country is focused on stabilizing real estate prices and stimulating the broader economy. By lowering interest rates and announcing loads of subsidies that will benefit its citizens, the government can increase domestic consumption at a crucial time. (0:43) Next, Brendan talks about China's negative reputation due to Western disinformation and political rhetoric. As almost all U.S. investors are implicitly involved with China, and as the majority of Western companies outsource to China, our economy depends on the foreign nation. Brendan also discusses the influence U.S. investors have had on Chinese companies in regard to corporate governance... billionaire hedge-fund manager David Tepper going all-in on China... and why he believes China won't invade Taiwan. (18:11) Finally, Brendan breaks down the growth prospects for China today and shares his thoughts on the U.S. moving to produce more semiconductors domestically. After, he discusses today's data-driven world and the new ways this data is collected by research firms. KraneShares is able to leverage this data in turn and be selective about which Chinese companies it gets involved with. As Brendan explains, cooperation with China is both important for investors' portfolio diversification and for a harmonious future. (37:12)

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Brendan Ahern to the show. Brendan is the chief investment officer at asset manager KraneShares. The company provides investors access to Chinese companies, climate investments, and uncorrelated assets through exchange-traded funds. Brendan kicks off the show by describing the basics of KraneShares and its involvement in Chinese markets. He discusses the recent surge in Chinese stocks and gives context for what's driving it. As Brendan explains, the country is focused on stabilizing real estate prices and stimulating the broader economy. By lowering interest rates and announcing loads of subsidies that will benefit its citizens, the government can increase domestic consumption at a crucial time. (0:43) Next, Brendan talks about China's negative reputation due to Western disinformation and political rhetoric. As almost all U.S. investors are implicitly involved with China, and as the majority of Western companies outsource to China, our economy depends on the foreign nation. Brendan also discusses the influence U.S. investors have had on Chinese companies in regard to corporate governance... billionaire hedge-fund manager David Tepper going all-in on China... and why he believes China won't invade Taiwan. (18:11) Finally, Brendan breaks down the growth prospects for China today and shares his thoughts on the U.S. moving to produce more semiconductors domestically. After, he discusses today's data-driven world and the new ways this data is collected by research firms. KraneShares is able to leverage this data in turn and be selective about which Chinese companies it gets involved with. As Brendan explains, cooperation with China is both important for investors' portfolio diversification and for a harmonious future. (37:12)

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Today's guest is Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, which provides investors access to China, Climate, and other uncorrelated strategies. He also produces China Last Night, a daily note recapping important news out of China.  In today's episode, Brendan delves into the current state of China's stock market and economy, exploring the impact of the property crisis, upcoming U.S. election and the state of the consumer. Our discussion addresses key questions on whether China remains a viable destination for investors, considering recent regulatory changes, economic policies, and global market dynamics.  (1:02) Introducing our guest, Brendan Ahern (5:53) The state of China's economy (14:18) Analysis of China's geopolitical concerns and international partnerships (20:01) The narrative around China post Russia-Ukraine (22:03) Deep dive into KWEB (29:44) Implications of the US election (32:40) Discussion on currency hedging (33:52) Other KraneShares' funds (41:44) Will TikTok be banned (43:52) Brendan's most memorable investment (46:18) Future plans for KraneShares ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: 10 East is a membership-based investment firm founded by Michael Leffell, former Deputy Executive Managing Member of Davidson Kempner, focused on providing targeted exposure to private markets. Members invest at their discretion in single-investment and niche fund vehicles across private credit, real estate, private equity, and venture capital. Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ian Saunders is joined by Brendan Ahern, CIO at KraneShares. Brendan shares his expert opinion on the Chinese economy and market, and what investors are missing.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addresses tariffs, electric vehicles, and green exports in an exclusive interview with CNBC. Atlantic Council's Hugh Tran gives his thoughts on the conversation. Plus, Yellen also says she's focused on keeping American companies in business as they face growing pressure from China. KraneShares' Brendan Ahern dives into the issue. And, Wall Street faces a fresh test this week with March CPI on Wednesday. Rose Advisors at Hightower's Patrick Fruzzetti and Blanke Schein Wealth Management's Robert Schein discuss.

Brendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares. Brendan joined KraneShares in 2013. Brendan leads the firm's research and education efforts and actively works with investors on a variety of subjects ranging from asset allocation to trading to articulating the growing influence that index providers hold in the asset management industry. Prior experience includes over ten years with Barclays Global Investors (subsequently BlackRock's iShares), which he joined in 2001 during the rollout of their ETF business. His career has spanned a period of tremendous growth for ETFs, which has contributed to his profound knowledge of the ETF landscape.   Brendan is considered a preeminent expert in global financial markets with a particular focus on China. He is a frequent visitor to China and actively maintains daily contact with a deep local research network comprised of investment banks, brokers, and regional and boutique research firms. He produces a daily update called China Last Night (www.chinalastnight.com), which also appears as a column on Forbes.com. He is often sought after by leading business and financial outlets and regularly appears on CNBC and Bloomberg to discuss China's capital markets. He is a frequent guest of Bloomberg Radio's Daybreak Asia, and he is quoted in The Wall Street Journal and Investor's Business Daily.   Brendan graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and has a Master of Science in Financial Analysis from the University of San Francisco.

Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management -- the nation's largest crypto index fund manager -- says that cryptocurrency has historically moved in four-year cycles, with a big move upwards followed by a big reset. Last year, when crypto suffered losses bigger than the down market, was the setback; now crypto assets are in the recovery phase -- which he says most investors aren't paying attention to -- setting up "a significant and sustained bull run in crypto." Also on the show, Brendan Ahern, chief investment officer, KraneShares -- the editor of ChinaLastNight.com -- says that a four-year losing streak in China has positioned the market there as a global value play, noting that he thinks many investors are lost in the headlines over trade concerns and focusing portfolios on the "very crowded trade" of U.S. markets rather than eyeing the potential for an economic turnaround/comeback in China. In the Market Call, portfolio manager Brian Mulberry of Zacks Investment Management, talks about the firm's earnings-consistency purview in picking stocks.

The underweight of non-US equities, opportunities in cryptocurrency, the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning in investments — these are important topics for today's investors. In this special episode of the Inside ETFs Podcast, Informa Wealth Management's Nabia Jenkins-Johnston is joined by Brendan Ahern, chief investment officer at KraneShares, Simeon Hyman, global investment strategist … Read More Read More

On today's show, Michael and Ben are joined by Brendan Ahern, CIO of Kraneshares to discuss: the creation of Kraneshares Luxury ETF, demographic trends and utilizing the wealth affect, challenges in investing in international markets, luxury dynamics in a recession, and much more!    Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson's A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick's The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation.   Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Past performance is not indicative of future results. The material discussed has been provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security or strategy. The investment strategy and themes discussed herein may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial situation. Information obtained from third-party sources is believed to be reliable though its accuracy is not guaranteed.   Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares, sits down with IGTV financial analyst @AngelineOng to discuss the trajectory of the Chinese economy, EV politics, the dollar, and why yuan weakness is a positive for Chinese stocks. Any opinion, news, research, analysis, or other information does not constitute investment or trading advice. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube *Your capital is at risk. 70% of retail CFD accounts lose money*

Hopefully you've been enjoying the interviews from last week's Future Proof conference. On this new episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt continues his "Future Proof" series by sitting down with Brendan Ahern. He's the chief investment officer at KraneShares and an expert in global financial markets – particularly China. So, Matt and Brendan dive into all things China. Chinese stock valuations are sitting at multiyear lows. But that doesn't mean they'll stay in the doghouse forever. Plus, is the Chinese real estate market facing a "Lehman Brothers moment"? Whether or not you're bullish, bearish, or on the fence about China and Chinese stocks...  ➡️ Watch Here

Markets kick off the busiest week of earnings season with a key focus on Apple and Amazon. Wedbush's Dan Ives previews the results. Plus, China stocks are higher on hopes of a government-backed economic stimulus. KraneShares' Brendan Ahern discusses. And, what's in store for the final trading day of the month? Delancey Wealth Management's Ivory Johnson and Matrix Asset Advisors' David Katz weigh in.

Brendan Ahern, chief investment officer at KraneShares, says that any recession or economic downturn in the United States will wind up having spillover effects in China, where the economy is so geared to the West that it is the proverbial 'canary in the coal mine,' because if manufacturing there is slowing and exports are down, it reflects a sluggish economy in the U.S. and Europe. He sees improved potential for China and emerging markets, provided that the politicians on both sides can avoid trade conflicts and allow for improved trade. Rob Shaker of Shaker Financial Services, says that the stock market hasn't been climbin a wall of worry so much as a 'Wall of Meh,' but notes that economic mediocrity is creating opportunities for long-term investors in closed-end funds to buy into discounts now and get paid off as early as the second half of this year, when he expects a 'generalized recovery' from today's worrisome issues. Plus, Gene Peroni of Peroni Portfolio Advisors talks technical analysis and says the range-bound market is likely to see the upper limits on the current market swings move higher -- by more than 10 percent -- before the year ends.

Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee on Economic Development from the Conference Board, joins to discuss the debt ceiling drama and outlook of the US economy ahead of a potential June rate hike. Brendan Ahern, CIO at KraneShares, discusses the markets and gives his stock picks. David Dietze, Senior Investment Strategist at Peapack Private Wealth Management, joins the show to discuss the equity market. Christina Roman, Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian, joins to discuss their recent findings on the ability of Gen Z and Millennials to be financially independent.  Hosts: Paul Sweeney, Kriti Gupta, and Madison Mills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNBC's Seema Mody spoke with Brendan Ahern, CIO of Kraneshares and Will Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares – as well as Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi. They shed some light onto how investors are feeling about the China reopening story. They also dove deep into the mixed cross-currents for commodities – with copper faltering but gold prices higher in the face of debt ceiling drama in Washington. 

Walmart reports earnings this morning after Home Depot and Target said consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending. TD Cowen's Oliver Chen discusses his expectations. Plus, famed hedge fund manager Michael Burry may be betting big on China, but the rest of Wall Street is growing more skeptical about the world's second largest economy. KraneShares' Brendan Ahern breaks down the trade. And, mining companies are sitting on a lot of cash after last year's strength in commodity prices, which is fueling a boom in lithium M&A activity. Stifel's Cole McGill weighs in on the sector.

In this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt welcomes Brendan Ahern onto the show. He's the chief investment officer at KraneShares and an expert in global financial markets – particularly China. Brendan shines some light on what's really going on in the world's second-largest economy right now. But more importantly, he's here to give you a side of the story you won't get from the mainstream media and politically driven talking heads. Matt and Brendan break down what China's reopening means for its economy and investors. And they consider some important questions... Like will increased tensions between the U.S. and China have real implications on the world? And how will that affect Chinese stocks going forward? So put your political opinions aside and listen with an open mind to get a fresh view on China and its potential investment opportunities. ➡️ Watch Here

A monumental episode! We are proud to say we have 50 episodes in the books, and we couldnt have celebrated it with a better guest. Brendan Ahern came into M&B Studios and shared stories about his "Converse Outlet Band" and his super successful "Pulling The Cork" podcast. Brendan breaks out his weathered and worn, musically precise acoustic guitar and shares some tunes with us. His stories, humor and enthusiasm filled the room as he tells us the serendipitous chain of events that led to the "Converse Outlet Bands" membership. John and Mark were super honored to receive a guest invite and a lifetime membership with a endless variety of whiskey included, to be guests on Pulling The Cork. You will love Brendans talents, humor, songwriting skills and most of all,... his generosity towards charitable groups. Buckle Up and listen in to this wild and crazy ride with Brendan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musiciansandbeyond/support

This week, Ian is joined by Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares. The two discuss the current market environment in China at both a fundamental and technical level.

Amazon is raising the number of employees it plans to lay off, with job cuts focused on the company's e-commerce business, human resources, and technology. Arete Research's Richard Kramer explains the outlook. Plus, Republican congressman Kevin McCarthy is set to try and secure enough votes to become House Speaker for a third straight day. Stifel's Brian Gardner gives the latest. And, big gains in Chinese tech stocks may be signaling that the government's wide-ranging crackdown on tech and other sectors may be nearing an end. Krane Shares' Brendan Ahern discusses whether China is investable again.

CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with Brendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares – along with Ben Slavin, Global Head of ETFs at BNY Mellon, and Matt Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at State Street Global Advisors. They discussed the fallout from Covid-19 unrest in China as rare protests break out across the nation. What does this all mean for China's reopening story? Plus, it's been a rough year and a lot of investors have had losses, particularly in technology stocks and funds. The gang explored the ins and outs of tax loss harvesting as investors look to close out the year. In the Markets ‘102' portion of the podcast, Bob continues the conversation with Ben Slavin from BNY Mellon.

The big tech giants report results amid signs of slowing demand for smartphones, e-commerce, and digital ads. Third Bridge's Scott Kessler gives his expectations for the sector. Plus, ahead of the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index release today, is the housing market cooling down? Cortland's Brad Dillman weighs in. And, Hong Kong and Chinese stocks are falling for a second straight session following their steepest sell-off in 14 years. KraneShares' Brendan Ahern explains what this means for China president Xi Jinping's next move.

ETF.com's Sumit Roy and Heather Bell speak with Brendan Ahern, chief investment officer of KraneShares, about the investment argument for China and the abundant investment opportunities in its markets.

On today's show, we spoke with Brendan Ahern to give us an update on China, Chinese stock listing issues, investing in China's largest companies, and much more.   Find complete shownotes on our blogs...  Ben Carlson's A Wealth of Common Sense  Michael Batnick's The Irrelevant Investor  Like us on Facebook  And feel free to shoot us an email at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. 

Wall Street is buzzing as investors await the May CPI report, due later this morning, with price gains remaining at their highest level in 40 years. Sarah House of Wells Fargo tells us what to expect from the report. Plus, stocks in China are rising today, including tech stocks like Alibaba, Meituan, and NetEase. Brendan Ahern of KraneShares, shares what is driving the spike in these stocks. And, despite sky-high inflation, Janet Yellen says that a recession is not likely in the works. Dan Very of Palisade Capital Management gives his thoughts on the strength of the economy.

Sean and Dane are back! Another ACL National is upon us as we ready for the Bag Brawl event! Shaun Latham (20 Dollar Chef) and Brendan Ahern (Dogcast and Pulling the Cork) join the show for an ACL fantasy episode!! BIG ASP Cornhole Patreon page: 3 Tiers to choose from!! Come join our growing community and get insider info, become an active participant in show content, be eligible for bag giveaways and more!!!https://www.patreon.com/bigaspcornholehttps://www.localbagcompany.com/-Throw like a pro….Throw Localhttps://www.cornholesolutions.com/-For all your cornhole board problems-Code: BigAsp saves you 10%https://blackjackcornhole.com/Code: BigAsp saves you 10%https://airwolfathletics.com/Code: BigAsp saves you 10%https://www.harddragpush.com/Your one stop shop for all your cornhole content needs!!

Mainland investors are getting a bit worried with all of the lockdowns, but offshore investors are not the same which is why there is a bit of a bid in KWEB, says Brendan Ahern. He discusses what China's Covid-lockdowns mean for the markets. He also compares some of Kraneshares China ETFs including KWEB, KGRN, KBUY, and KURE. He then goes over which China stocks are memos affected by recent lockdowns. Tune in to find out more.

In this week's episode Daniela Sabin Hathorn is joined by Brendan Ahern and Xiaolin Chen from Kraneshares to talk about the recent volatility in the Chinese tech industry. Brendan goes over the market fears about current regulation for Chinese tech companies which could lead to the de-listing of US listed Chinese ADRs in 2024, as well as possible sanctions in the near future. Xiaolin then explains the common structure regarding foreign ownership and exposure of Chinese stocks and how the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is more limited than in other countries.

In episode 1 of Pulling The Cork, co-hosts Danny Gillis and Brendan Ahern discuss the ideas behind the podcast, the best and worst parts of Irish Culture, who's ass can you kick in heaven?,  and how to tailgate a wake.

Sean and Dane are back!! They are joined by Brendan Ahern (Dogcast) and Jason McCannon (Fire Cornhole) for their first National fantasy draft. They guys each draft singles/doubles players and touch on random topics throughout the episode! BIG ASP Cornhole Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/bigaspcornholehttps://www.localbagcompany.com/-Throw like a pro….Throw Localhttps://www.cornholesolutions.com/-For all your cornhole board problems-Code: BigAsp saves you 10%https://blackjackcornhole.com/Code: BigAsp saves you 10%https://airwolfathletics.com/Code: BigAsp saves you 10%

Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) earnings' reports were released today, November 18th. Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, discusses the takeaways from Alibaba and JD.com earnings. BABA's revenue came in at $31.15B versus an estimated $31.92B, and JD's 3Q revenue grew 25.5% Y/Y. Tune in to find out more.

China continues its regulatory crackdown on ADR's. Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, discusses KraneShares China Internet ETF (KWEB), as well as Alibaba (BABA) whose earnings will be released Tuesday, August 3rd. He also talks about how China's ban on after-school tutoring is affecting the markets. Tune in to find out more.

This week Dinny and Cian talk to two giants of Rathpeacon hurling, Brendan Ahern and Aidan O'Brien. The lads talk us through the highs and lows of their career with the small club, the red cards they wouldn't dispute and give us their thoughts on the modern game. A brilliant chat with two Rathpeacon legends!

What are the relations with China looking like for the US and for the rest of the globe? Brendan Ahern of the ChinaLastNight.com blog updates Jason Hartman on what he sees with China's economy. Brendan touches on China's ability to re-establish trust moving forward and how they might change from being such a largely export dependent country. Key Takeaways: [1:30] Where is China now, in regards to reopening? [3:15] How will China re-establish trust moving forward? [6:15] How have the trade negotiations changed before and after COVID-19? [9:45] “Even investing has become politicized” [13:45] China realized that being very export dependent made them susceptible to downturns. [20:30] Tourism has stopped, and not just in Hong Kong. Websites:  kranshares.com ChinaLastNight.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ever wonder what it is like to start an ETF issuer? It is a lot more complicated than you think. This month we have Brendan Ahern, CIO of Kraneshares, a boutique issuer of China-based ETFs. This is an episode about all things ETFs, with an epic Speed Round at the end.

Today's guest, Brendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer for KraneShares, a company which provides unique investment opportunities for next-wave developments in China. Brendan is a specially qualified to discuss the Chinese economy and how it relates to the US economy, the widespread investment of Chinese money into the US real estate market and China's ever-changing social safety net as he has over 12 years of experience in Exchange Traded Funds.    Key Takeaways: [3:39] How life expectancy and longevity affects the social security system and the US economy. [8:01] Vacation rentals do not get the same tax benefits as real estate investments.   Brendan Ahern Guest Interview: [16:29] The Tale of Two Chinas - Domestic consumption is growing but exports and industrials are slowing. [19:24] The urbanized Chinese want to enjoy the things we take for granted. [22:04] The Chinese government is trying to figure out ways to increase domestic consumption. [26:22] There isn't much in the way of a social safety net in China right now. [29:28] What's going on with the currency war between the US and China, now and in the future? [32:55] For some reason, when Chinese investors diversify it's labeled as capital flight. [36:27] The real estate market in Tier 1 cities have performed well but location, location, location is still important. [38:48] Entrepreneur led companies are leading the way in China's socialist market economy.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Liberty Health Share @jasonhartmanroi on Twitter KraneShares