Podcasts about equity derivatives

Watch the video version on YouTube.  As the U.S. economy continues its robust growth into 2025, this episode of Alternate Realities delves into the complexities of investing amidst challenges like inflation, interest rate volatility and market concentration. Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist, is joined by Oksana Aronov, Head of Market Strategy and Alternative Fixed Income, and Hamilton Reiner, Portfolio Manager and Head of U.S. Equity Derivatives. They discuss the importance of diversification and strategic hedging in both fixed income and equity markets, emphasizing the need for absolute return strategies. The conversation also highlights the potential for unlocking value beyond the "magic seven" stocks, offering valuable insights into navigating today's evolving financial landscape.   Resources: For more resources on Alternatives, visit our Guide to Alternatives and Principles of Alternatives Investing Subscribe to the Notes on the Week Ahead podcast for more insights from Dr. David Kelly: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

The “flow desk” as it's often called on the sell-side is about repeatability and scale in the service of institutional clients. It's a competitive business with not a lot of margin for error, especially in a product like equity options where being on the wrong side of a misbehaving Greek could spell trouble. With this in mind, it was great to welcome Ali Samadi, Head of Flow Equity Derivative Sales at Nomura Securities International to the podcast.Our conversation explores aspects of the salesperson / client interaction that make a relationship stick. Namely, Ali suggests that first and foremost, one must understand the client's objective and tailor the coverage experience accordingly. As a derivatives expert, he sees opportunities to utilize the volatility surface not just in the construction of trades, but also as a source of information, as it may provide clues as to where investor interest is concentrated. We also talk about addressing the inherent negative selection risk for a sell-side desk. This includes the inevitable need to manage client expectations on what size can be transacted at a given price, especially when markets turn especially illiquid as they did on August 5th.Lastly, we spend some time talking about training younger professionals, a pursuit Ali is passionate about. He believes the best way to help junior colleagues advance is to have them review trades in order to develop a sense as to what the right price is. Along with this, he encourages those in the early parts of their careers to diversify their skill sets, learning at least something about other products and assets classes. I hope you enjoy this episode of the Alpha Exchange, my conversation with Ali Samadi.

In the current macro environment with growing inflation and financial uncertainty, it's no wonder companies are actively seeking alternative solutions to safeguard their businesses. But today's guest is more than just an alternative; he's a game-changer for his clients, helping them maximize their financial outcomes.Today we're sitting down with Raj Imteaz, who serves as the Head of ICR Capital's Convertible and Equity Derivatives Advisory Team, where he focuses on complex capital markets transactions across all industry verticals. Raj advises boards and management teams on structuring and executing convertible debt transactions, convertible preferred and mandatory offerings, structured share repurchases, cap calls and call spreads, hedging and monetization strategies, and warrant management solutions.Raj joined ICR Capital from Matthew South, where he was the Head of Technology origination, advising clients on multiple convertible and equity derivatives transactions. Previously, Raj spent 15 years at Barclays, where he was a Managing Director in the equity-linked and hybrid solutions team and led the origination efforts across several sectors.During his career, Raj has advised on and executed more than 200 convertible and equity derivative transactions, totaling over a hundred billion dollars of deal value. Highlights:Raj gives us an overview of the current economic environment (4:03)What a convertible is and the role of advisors (6:01)How advisors can save businesses time and money (8:45)What makes Raj's team of advisors unique (10:18)Raj describes some of his team's stand-out deals (13:41) Links:Syed Raj Imteaz LinkedInICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

Welcome to an insightful episode of The Market Moment! This week features Hamilton Reiner, a seasoned portfolio manager and head of U.S. Equity Derivatives at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With over three decades of experience in managing U.S. equities and derivatives, Hamilton has worked with prominent firms such as Barclays Capital, Lehman Brothers, and Deutsche Bank. For the past 15 years, he has been a key figure at J.P. Morgan.   In this episode, Hamilton shares: * An overview of his role and strategies at J.P. Morgan * The differences and similarities between HELO and Hedged Equity * A comparison of HELO to other buffered products * Insights into the JEPI and JEPQ ETFs, including their features and benefits * How these portfolios can be utilized within traditional investment strategies   Click here to subscribe so you can join the growing online community.   You can email your questions and comments to us at  TheMarketMoment@mach1fg.com   Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1's current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1's business practices, services and fees, is available through the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and is also available at www.mach-1financial.com/disclosures

Robert Leonard and Raoul Pal discuss the macro environment, NFTs, crypto, and Bitcoin. Raoul Pal is a co-founder of Real Vision, has run a successful global macro hedge fund, co-managed Goldman Sachs' hedge fund sales business in Equities and Equity Derivatives in Europe, and helped design the BBC TV program Million Dollar Traders, training participants in investment and risk management strategy. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - How did Raoul's experience at BBC while designing Million Dollar Traders inspired him to create Real Vision? 02:01 - What were the roadblocks and defining moments that led to the creation of Real Vision? 02:01 - What was missing in the marketplace prior to Real Vision? 06:21 - What are the 3 phases of a crisis and which phase are we currently in? 06:21 - How the multiple stimulus bills being passed by the US government affects the macro-environment. 15:26 - What financial experts mean when they say the “government is printing money”. 22:07 - With the fall of the macro environment, is this something that new investors should be worried about or should they focus on the basics first? 32:14 - How did Twitter, Reddit and other social media outlets change the investing landscape for younger and newer investors?  36:51 - How Raoul's opinion changed from just having a small amount of crypto to a large amount specifically, Bitcoin.  38:20 - What other fellow macro-experts think about crypto and bitcoin? 43:13 - What other coins, other than Bitcoin and Ethereum have a potential to succeed? 49:48 - Whether it's possible for the government to outlaw crypto. 54:12 - What are NFTs and Raoul's view as a potential investment case? And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Bitcoin's white paper. Recommended Book: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. Recommended Book: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collin. Recommended Book: The Laws of Wealth by Daniel Crosby. Recommended Book: Pioneering Portfolio Management by David Swensen. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Meyka DeleteMe NerdWallet Fundrise Public Yahoo! Finance NetSuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

What is Project Finance?  In this episode, we are joined again by Rahul Culas, Julie Kim, and David Albert to get into the basics of this sector of Investment Banking.  We explain what project finance is and why it's used, how it differs from the types of financing that traditional companies do, who uses project financing, who invests in project financing and more. We explore what the career path can look like from sell side Project Finance within the Investment Banking or Capital Markets division of a bank to energy and infrastructure investing at a buy side Private Equity firm.  This episode is also an incredible deep dive into the role of relationships and mentors within the industry.  You'll hear the crazy story of how Rahul and David moved heaven and earth to bring Julie with them when they moved from Morgan Stanley to Carlyle Group, one of the world's most prestigious Private Equity megafunds. Rahul Culas is Partner at 1585 Healthcare, an investment firm focused on healthcare services investments. Formerly, Rahul was a Partner and Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, where he co-headed funds dedicated to energy investments. Prior to Carlyle, Rahul was Head of Structured Power Finance at Morgan Stanley. Earlier in his career, he worked at Goldman Sachs in the Fixed Income Currency and Commodities Division. Rahul graduated with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (“IIT”), Bombay, and a Masters in Human Computer Interaction from the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon UniversityJulie Kim is Partner at 1585 Healthcare. Formerly, Julie was a  Principal at The Carlyle Group, where she played the dual role of being on the investment side as well as the Chief Operating Officer of funds dedicated to energy investments. Prior to Carlyle, Julie was an associate in Project Finance at Morgan Stanley. Earlier in her career, she worked in the Equity Derivatives group in Equity Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley. Julie graduated with a BS in Math and Finance from MIT. David Albert is Partner at 1585 Healthcare. Formerly, David was a Partner and Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, where he co-headed funds dedicated to energy investments. Prior to Carlyle, David was the Head of Tax Equity and Project & Structured Finance at Morgan Stanley.  Earlier in his career, he worked at Morgan Stanley in the M&A group and Princes Gate Investors, a private equity fund within Morgan Stanley.  He started his career at Salomon Brothers. David graduated with a BS in Economics from Wharton and an MBA, also from Wharton.Grab your free Financial Modeling Template and Solution Here!https://the-wall-street-skinny.ck.page/d8e9f9acddDownload Keyficient at https://www.keyficient.co/and use the code “thewallstreetskinny” for a 10% discount!”Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

Today as a followup to last week's episode where we sat down with two doctors, we are chatting with two investors in the Healthcare Private Equity space, not only talking about that segment of the investment community but also answering the mountain of questions we've gotten from listeners who ARE doctors and want to pivot into the world of finance but don't know how.  Rahul Culas is Partner at 1585 Healthcare, an investment firm focused on investing in businesses that facilitate the delivery of quality healthcare to older adults and other vulnerable populations.Formerly, Rahul was a Partner and Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, where he co-headed funds dedicated to energy investments. Prior to Carlyle, Rahul was Head of Structured Power Finance at Morgan Stanley. Earlier in his career, he worked at Goldman Sachs in the Fixed Income Currency and Commodities Division.Rahul graduated with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (“IIT”), Bombay, and a Masters in Human Computer Interaction from the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon UniversityJulie Yoon is Partner at 1585 Healthcare.Formerly, Julie was a  Managing Director at The Carlyle Group, where she focused on funds dedicated to energy investments. Prior to Carlyle, Julie was an associate in Project Finance at Morgan Stanley. Earlier in her career, she worked in the Equity Derivatives group in Equity Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley.Julie graduated from MIT. Grab your free Financial Modeling Template and Solution Here!https://the-wall-street-skinny.ck.page/d8e9f9acddDownload Keyficient at https://www.keyficient.co/and use the code “thewallstreetskinny” for a 10% discount!”Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

A new game being run by the ASX allows potential traders to explore the world of options, without risking their own money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moderator: JJ Kinahan, Chief Executive Officer, IG North America, tastytrade/tastylive Panelists: Joe Bracco, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales, MIAX Jason Hedberg, Global Head of Equity Derivatives and Flow Distribution, UBS Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Global Head of Client Engagement, Cboe Global Markets

Ending Energy Poverty One Bboxx at a Time:  Anthony Osijo, Chief Financial Officer at Bboxx Bboxx manufactures, distributes and finances decentralised solar powered systems in developing countries and has head offices in London and Rwanda with operations across Africa and Asia. As a vertically integrated business, their super platform business model is based on two pillars: a digital highway Bboxx Pulse®, Bboxx's proprietary fully integrated operating system and a physical highway with our extensive on-the-ground network to provide goods, services and utilities across Africa. Bboxx  offers African households, businesses and communities a highly convenient and affordable way to access life-changing solutions, through data-powered logistics and innovative financing methods. They are expanding and scaling by forging strategic partnerships with governments and world-class corporates to provide access to any products and services to our rural and urban customers across Africa. In January 2021 Bboxx, appointed Anthony Osijo as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Relationship Management, to support the company on its accelerated growth trajectory. After serving as a long-term adviser to Bboxx over the last ten years, Anthony Osijo's core responsibilities now involve leading the finance, accounting and relationship function of the global business. He has taken on the role as Bboxx's former Group CFO Thomas Chevillotte joins French consulting firm Enea Consulting. With over 20 years of working in financial services, finance and associated industries, Anthony is an internationally recognised financial leader. Most recently, he has worked as Managing Director responsible for Credit Agricole's debt product sales and strategy. Over the last three decades, he has worked across the globe in the UK, Europe and Asia – from a large Swedish Pension Fund, to UBS as a Director in the Equity Derivatives business, and to Deutsche Bank in Switzerland as Head of Investment Banking. At Credit Agricole in Hong Kong, he also worked on developing the business in Asia as COO and Head of Business Development and was Treasurer of ASIFMA (Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association). During the course of his career, he has been involved in raising millions for start-ups and sits on numerous charitable boards.   The Impact Report's Series Producer, Katie Ellman speaks with Anthony for this episode of the Impact Report. 

In a world bubble for the Alpha Exchange podcast, the words vol, carry and convexity would be prominent. And in this episode, featuring Amy Wu Silverman, the Head of Equity Derivatives Strategy at Royal Bank of Canada, we dive into these concepts head on. First, we learn about Amy's experience in structured rates when, in and around 2007, Fannie and Freddie were the go-to credit to which all kinds of complex instruments were attached.Reflecting on how wrong this ultimately went, she tells us that it often takes the experience of crisis to help us appreciate ways in which market realities can deviate violently from the textbook. We explore some of Amy's framework, which leans into the value of market prices in helping establish consensus and forming a starting point for investors to map their own distributions of outcomes versus that implied by the market.We then talk about option prices and market risk dynamics today with attention to the huge surge in NVDA and the impact on both option vol surfaces and passive indexation. Amy sees risk in the exceptionally narrow breadth that the surge in NVDA is part of.I hope you enjoy this episode of the Alpha Exchange, my conversation with Amy Wu Silverman.

This week Dustin talks with Stephen Flood, Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients. Previously, he held financial and trading positions in New York City and was a part of Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. In This episode, Stephen is here to provide an in-depth look into gold investing. He explains how GoldCore handles their clients' investments, What makes gold the ultimate secure investment, and how gold fits into current and future global monetary systems. 3 POWS of this episode: Gold has been valuable throughout time and across all cultures, and is always accepted in extreme circumstances. Gold is a secure investment where the future of digital currency is uncertain.  The world is changing, and our currency system will change within our lifetime. Timestamps: 1:01 - Stephen unpacks the past and current gold market. 4:57 - What is the actual return on gold? 7:45 - Incorporating gold into your investment portfolio. 11:21 - Looking to the future of gold vs digital currency. 16:00 - Stephen explains gold's future within a collateral system.  18:17 - Stephen shares his personal journey into gold. 25:30 - Step by step, what happens when you invest with GoldCore? 32:13 - The difference between gold and silver.  33:44 - How does gold translate into the world of ETFs?   37:46 - Stephen shares what he sees for the future of worldwide economics. 14:47 - What trends are common in people who succeed with gold? Want to Connect with Stephen? Follow him on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube  Check out his website www.goldcore.com If you found this episode helpful share it with a friend and leave a review. For more information visit servissweath.com

Stephen Flood is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients.  He held financial and trading positions in New York City, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore where they advise clients on gold and silver purchasing and storage.   During the show we discuss: Why Invest in Gold and Silver How Silver and Gold Investment Works Why Gold and Silver Over Other Metals The Edge of Gold and Silver Over Other Investments Things to Consider Before Investing in Gold and Silver How to Start Investing in Gold and Silver How Long Before You Get ROI on Gold and Silver Investments Metal Bars vs Coins; What's the Difference Investment Wise and Why They Differ in Price Per Unit of Weight How Much a Good Startup Gold and Silver Investment Cost How to Buy Gold and Silver Where to Buy Gold and Silver What to Look for in Gold and Silver Dealers What to Do with Gold and Silver After Purchase Where to Store Gold and Silver After Purchase What to Look For in Gold and Storage Services How to Sell Gold and Silver and Get the Highest Return   Resources: https://www.goldcore.com/ http://www.goldintheusa.com

Tarun Sharma is Managing Partner at MegaDelta Capital Advisors, a sub-advisor to Millenna Capital, a Mauritius based investment fund as well as an investment manager of MegaDelta Capital Fund I, a SEBI registered Category II Alternate Investment Fund. The fund has invested in companies such as GOQii, Nova, IDfy, Naaptol, Firstcry, MoneyTap etc. and others. MegaDelta typically invest $15-25M across sectors of such as Healthcare, Enterprise technology and Engineering Services. Tarun has more than 18 years of work experience, including 16 years in principal investing and investment advisory in India and around the world. He currently serves on the boards of GreytHR Software, Intelligence Node, Panacea Medical Technologies, and Air Works Engineering, as well as Nova Fertility and FirstCry.com as a Board Observer. Tarun formed the core investment advisory team for NEA India prior to joining MegaDelta Capital, leading investments in consumer, healthcare, and technology companies. And before that, he worked for Peepul Capital Private Equity, where he was involved in transaction structuring and execution, as well as actively managing portfolio companies in the consumer and media sectors. He began his career at Goldman Sachs International in London, first with the Equity Derivatives team and then with the Global Macro Proprietary trading team, where he developed a strong understanding of macro themes and translated them into investible opportunities. Tarun received an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, India and earned his B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Delhi, India. Episode Notes: 1. Intro (2:45) 2. Tarun's journey into venture capital (4:12) 3. The evolution of the Indian venture capital landscape over the last 15 years (12:05) 4. How has Tarun evolved as an investor over the years? (16:20) 5. The role of a successful fund manager (21:35) 6. Takeaways from investing and collaborating with portfolio founders (case in point: Firstcry.com) (31:02) 7. Healthcare in India: Why haven't venture capitalists done more in this sector? (43:21) 8. Where is the real opportunity in healthcare in the next 4-5 years? (48:13) 9. Advice Tarun would give himself (55:20) . . . Social Links: Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedesi_vc Akash Bhat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhatvakash Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedesivc Akash Bhat on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bhatvakash

GoldCore CEO Stephen Flood gives us a situation report on the state of the world economy and says we are in the beginning stages of a monetary experiment based on a unipolar system. The exorbitant privilege bestowed to the U.S. and the dollar in that system is now being abused as we shift toward a multipolar world. When inflation begins to occur, people and governments begin to act desperately, and we now have all of the components for global military conflict. In terms of preparing for the fallout on an individual level, he says that owning precious metals is an essential act of personal sovereignty. He discusses the different ways one can purchase gold, how much to proportion, as well as a potential future price. He also gives his thoughts on CBDCs, the Social Credit System, Bitcoin, and crypto. Watch On BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / PentagonTube Geopolitics & Empire · Stephen Flood: We Now Have All The Components For Global Conflict #339 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.comDonate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donationsConsult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopoliticseasyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.comEscape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopoliticsPassVult https://passvult.comSociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.comWise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites GoldCore https://www.goldcore.com GoldNomics - Cash or Gold Bullion? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HaqwFJj4ZY About Stephen Flood Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore and has been part of the company for over a decade. Ensuring the business runs effectively, he works with select clients and strategic partners to cultivate new business opportunities. After a BSc Hons degree in Business at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, Stephen began his career in finance. He held financial and trading posts in New York, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. Later returning to Ireland from the US, he put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use. His entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore. Stephen now leads a group of professionals who advise clients on gold and silver purchasing. He is married with three young, lively boys, and, when he's not at work, he loves the outdoor life. He resides in the rural Dublin Mountains and enjoys mountain walking and biking with the family. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Gold in the USA Stephen Flood, GoldCore   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 875 Stephen Flood Stephen Flood is the CEO of GoldCore and has been part of the company for over a decade. Ensuring the business runs effectively, he works with select clients and strategic partners to cultivate new business opportunities. After a BSc Hons degree in Business at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, Stephen began his career in finance. He held financial and trading posts in New York, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. Later returning to Ireland from the US, he put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use. His entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore. Stephen now leads a group of professionals who advise clients on gold and silver purchasing. He is married with three young, lively boys, and, when he's not at work, he loves the outdoor life. He resides in the rural Dublin Mountains and enjoys mountain walking and biking with the family.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Stephen Flood about the importance of having real gold. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How gold is a safe haven when other economic bubbles burst. - Why it's important to be honest and tell the truth as a business owner. - How entrepreneurs must teach themselves the business of business. - Why it's important for business owners to do what they say they're going to do. - How growing your business in multiple countries can be challenging but worth it.   Connect with Stephen: Guest Contact Info Twitter @GOLDCORE Facebook facebook.com/GoldCore LinkedIn Linkedin.com/company/goldcore Links Mentioned: goldcore.com goldintheusa.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special international episode of Infinite Financial Freedom, Stephen Flood, CEO of GoldCore, joins us from Ireland!   Watch the full episode where we talk:  

CNBC's Bob Pisani spoke with Hamilton Reiner, Head of U.S. Equity Derivatives at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist at Vetta-Fi. They discussed what sector plays worked well in 2022 and what investors should consider betting on in 2023. Plus, the man who runs one of the most successful active funds out there – the J-P Morgan Equity Premium Income ETF (ticker JEPI) – offers his take on whether actively managed funds can still shine in the year ahead.

Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients.  After Stephen received his degree at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, he held financial and trading positions in New York City, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives.    When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore where they advise clients on gold, silver purchasing and storage.    Stephen bravely traveled to Wall Street in the 90s and stood out as a financial disruptor at the technology department. Stephen drew upon his mother's impressive entrepreneurial spirit, which enabled him to powerfully protect their capital while learning invaluable skills along the way.   Stephen advocates for gold and silver investing as the key to protecting wealth. He explains that while often overlooked, gold has immense value - it's more than just a commodity; it is money! Understanding its current market perspective today can be an advantageous strategy in increasing one's finances.   Don't miss out on this wonderful episode with Stephen!    In this episode we discuss:  Getting to know Stephen and how his journey started.  Stephen's perspective on gold and where we are heading today.  Understanding the process to buying gold  Security Protocols for the vaults  What's the process to invest in GoldCore    Connect with Stephen Flood:  Website:  www.goldcore.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/GoldCore Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GoldCore/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-flood-544905/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldCoreLimited Special Audience Giveaway:  www.goldintheusa.com  Connect with Pantheon Investments:    Join the Pantheon Investor Club: https://pantheoninvest.com/investor-signup/  Website: www.pantheoninvest.com  Podcast: www.pantheoninvest.com/podcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PantheonInvest  Instagram: www.instagram.com/pantheoninvest  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pantheon-invest  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pantheon_Invest   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EsPFlwQUpMXgRMvrmbAfQ  Holistic Wealth Strategy Book:https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Wealth-Strategy-Roadmap-Financial/dp/B089CS58F1  Email: info@pantheoninvest.com   

Raoul Pal is a co-founder of Real Vision, a financial media company offering in-depth video interviews and research publications from the world's best investors. He has run a successful global macro hedge fund, co-managed Goldman Sachs' hedge fund sales business in Equities and Equity Derivatives in Europe, and helped design the BBC TV program Million Dollar Traders, training participants in investment and risk management strategy. Raoul retired from managing client money and now lives in the Cayman Islands, from where he manages Real Vision and writes for The Global Macro Investor, a highly regarded original research service for hedge funds, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and other elite investors. --- If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Learn more about Raoul: Real Vision: https://www.realvision.com Raoul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/38bZNAY Listen on Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/2PycRL1 Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/growth-minds Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/heyseankim Learn Spanish by speaking it for free: https://www.jumpspeak.com Past guests on Growth Minds include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk), Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Robin Sharma, Vanessa Van Edwards, King Bach, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee), Gabby Reece, Rich Roll, James Altucher, R3hab, and more. #TimFerriss #JoeRogan #JordanPeterson

World Investor Week is a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. In this edition The Ideas Exchange podcast, ASX celebrates World Investor Week, focusing on education and resources. Join Graham O'Brien, Head of Equity Derivatives at ASX and Theresa Lintvelt, Senior Manager Brand and Content, as they navigate the wealth of  tools, resources and information that ASX produces for investors at any stage of their investment journey. From regular updates and insights from market experts, through to charting tools, setting up watch lists and how to make the most of the Sharemarket Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. equity indexes traded mixed Thursday, as investors priced in murky economic data and the reality that Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve shall not pivot from its inflation-fighting stance. “We think the CPI report was very important for the market,” said Eric Johnston, the Senior Managing Director and Head of Equity Derivatives and Cross Asset at Cantor Fitzgerald. “It showed that inflation does not magically come down and you can't get it under control with a soft landing, an unemployment rate below 4%, and the S&P 500 at 4,000.” Eric joins Andreas Steno Larsen for today's Daily Briefing to talk about why equities are holding up so well with global growth increasingly impaired and financial conditions more and more restrictive. Eric and Andreas also discuss key levels for major asset classes and positioning dynamics amid the many prevailing global geopolitical-macroeconomic crosscurrents. We also hear from Jason Trennert about the structural factors that will keep inflation higher for longer. Watch the full conversation featuring Jason Trennert and Ash Bennington here: https://rvtv.io/3dfUHvY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I always thought it would be neat to interview someone, that is actually part of the organization that runs the Toronto Stock Exchange. Most of us have the majority of our retirement savings in ETFs or stocks and so it makes sense to actually have some understanding of the exchanges here in Canada, how they work, and the relationships that exist between the brokerage that you use to actually buy your investments, the stock exchange itself, and the governing bodies and regulators that are there to ensure that investors like you and I are protected. To help us with this, I have Richard Ho on the show. Richard works for the TMX Group, which is the organization that actually runs the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Montreal Exchange, and other exchanges that we'll learn about today, here in Canada. One of Richard's responsibilities, is leading educational initiatives to help improve investor education, for Canadians like you and I.  One of the educational initiatives that I wanted to really highlight, is that Richard and his team have put together a free to enter competition, with a $10,000 grand prize, and 7 weekly prizes of $500 each. The competition revolves around investing using options. If you've ever wanted to learn more about what options are, and how they can be used to make money, definitely listen to this episode, but also take part in this free competition as it's a risk-free trading simulation contest, with a lot of educational resources. The way that it works is that you have a virtual portfolio of $100k, and the question is: Can you strategize and trade options to earn the highest returns in hopes of winning the weekly cash prizes, a $10,000 grand prize and bragging rights as Canada's Top Options Trader?  The contest runs for 8-weeks and kicks off on September 19, 2022. You can register for free here. There's no entry fee, it's just good education on the subject, and a way that you can try options as a tool in your investment portfolio, without actually risking any of your own real money.  So good luck, and now let's get into the interview with Richard.  Our Expert Guest: I've invited Richard Ho, DMS, CAIA, FCSI, Director of Equity Derivatives and Customer Relationship Management at TMX Montréal Exchange, who is responsible for leading educational initiatives and partnerships with brokerage firms to discuss what makes this contest exciting, how it differs from past editions, and the educational component surrounding it.   Richard also collaborates on Option Matters, a Montréal Exchange blog whose mission is to help individuals increase their knowledge of the options market.  Resources Mentioned: You can enter the contest for free here (it runs from September 19th 2022 to November 11th 2022). More educational resources: Education on Options: optionmatters.ca Montreal Exchange Education Resources: m-x.ca/education Montreal Exchange Equity Derivatives & Options Education: m-x.ca/options The Montreal Exchange Main Site: m-x.ca/en The main TMX site (where all the Canadian exchanges are): tmx.com Questions Covered: To set the foundation, can you take us through the different exchanges here in Canada. For instance, most of us know about the Toronto Stock Exchange, but what are the other exchanges in Canada? and what do we need to know about them as Canadian investors? You are part of the TMX Group. Can you explain what the relationship is between the TMX Group, and these exchanges? And where can we go to learn more, for anybody that wants to dive deeper? Since the exchanges are such a critical component in Canada's economy and our personal retirement savings, how are investors protected? I imagine there is a lot of government regulation and monitoring? Options have become a very popular topic lately, yet most of us haven't been taught anything about them when in school. For somebody completely new to options, can you give us some detail on what options are, how they work, what type of investor they tend to be suited for, and where can we go to learn more about them? A lot of the investors on the show (myself included) are DIY, passive, total market index investors. Options seem like a tool that we can learn about and have in our arsenal, to use when needed.  What purpose can they serve for a passive do-it-yourself investor that typically just tries to buy the market as a whole using ETFs? And how much of a time commitment is it to learn how to do it properly? When it comes to the work that you and your team do, what are your actual goals or mandate? For instance, the TMX Group is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange, just like other for-profit companies, yet you don't actually sell anything to DIY Canadian investors like myself, and I noticed that your team also produces a lot of educational content for Canadian investors like optionmatters.ca, and you even do contests and competitions to encourage investor education. How does all that work? Can you tell us more about the free-to-enter competition that you have coming up? For anybody that maybe doesn't feel comfortable entering the competition yet, or is listening to this podcast episode months after the competition has already taken place, where can they go to learn more and access the different free investor education resources that you and the team have put together?  Can you take us through any basic options strategies that investors can try out, both during the contest and/or in real-life? Tell us again where we can go to access more of the free investor education tools that you have available, as well as where we can signup, for free, to the Options Trading Simulation Contest.

Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients.  After Stephen received his degree at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, he began his career in finance. He held financial and trading positions in New York City before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore, where they advise clients on gold and silver purchasing and storage.   Listen in!   Key Highlights:   [00:01 - 15:55] GoldCore CEO Talks About The Role Of Gold In A Diversified Portfolio   GoldCore believes that the system will fail and that owning gold can help mitigate this risk Stephen discusses being libertarian after becoming skeptical of big government and promises When everything gets politicized, it becomes difficult to have an opinion on the right answers   [15:56 - 40:06] Gold Keeps Maintaining Relative Value Amidst Dollar Loss of Purchasing Power   Reducing counterpart risk through spreading gold around multiple vaults The world is headed for a systemic financial crisis - physical gold as a hedge Cryptocurrency technology on threatening the concept of the modern nation-state   [40:07 - 41:21] Closing Segment   Email Stephen viahttp://jeff@jhconsulting.llc/ ( )stephen.flood@goldcore.com and check out his websitehttps://tiger21.com/ ( )https://www.goldcore.com/ (https://www.goldcore.com/) for more information!   Key Quote:   “Gold actually has an enormously powerful psychological benefit to investors. We recently just did a survey last week in the UK, and we asked people who own who have bought gold or who plan to buy gold and how they feel about inflation. They are significantly calmer about it whereas people who don't own gold or have never owned gold or don't plan to are much more nervous about the market and what inflation is going to do to their household balance sheets.” - Stephen Flood   Connect with Stephen: Website:https://tiger21.com/ ( )https://www.goldcore.com/ (https://www.goldcore.com/)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoldCore (https://twitter.com/GoldCore)  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-flood-544905/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-flood-544905/)  YouTube:http://jeff@jhconsulting.llc/ ( )https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldCoreLimited (https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldCoreLimited)  Email: stephen.flood@goldcore.com    Connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ ( LinkedIn)! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON!

Bram joins us to discuss what vol markets are telling us about the earnings season and also to discuss his Global ETF Handbook. Speakers: Thomas Salopek, Global Cross Asset Strategy Bram Kaplan, Equity Derivatives Research   This podcast was recorded on August 2, 2022. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-4152075-0 and https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-4124769-0.pdf  for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.

U.S. equity indexes ground generally higher through the trading session Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 breaking into the green but the Nasdaq Composite struggling in negative territory. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note slipped by six basis points to 2.88%, as bonds caught a bid on economic growth concerns. Recent data from China indicate President Xi's “COVID Zero” policy is exerting a tremendous drag on the domestic economy, with down-the-line impacts on the global economy sure to follow, including supply-chain snarls. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs Senior Chairman Lloyd Blankfein warned of a "very, very high risk" of a US recession. Eric Johnston, head of Equity Derivatives and Cross Asset for Cantor Fitzgerald, joins Real Vision's Maggie Lake for today's Daily Briefing to talk about short-, medium-, and long-term direction for stocks, recent macro data, and earnings. We also hear from Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO of Quill Intelligence, about whether the Fed has not just the policy tools but the general resolve to do what has to be done to end inflation. Want to submit questions? Drop them right here on the Exchange: https://rvtv.io/3wsV3Ff. Watch the full interview featuring Danielle DiMartino Booth and Jim Bianco here: https://rvtv.io/3MmeBlg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week with everything happening in the world and a few interest rate rises we thought there is no better episode to have than a throw back to our chat with Raoul Pal. Most people in the crypto world will know exactly who Raoul Pal is but if you haven't yet found him he is the Co-Founder and CEO of the incredible company Real Vision a financial media company offering in-depth video interviews and research publications from the world's best investors.Raoul is a Former hedge fund manager who retired at 36. He has run a successful global macro hedge fund, co-managed Goldman Sachs' hedge fund sales business in Equities and Equity Derivatives in Europe, and helped design the BBC TV program Million Dollar Traders, training participants in investment and risk management strategy. Raoul retired from managing client money and now lives in the Cayman Islands, from where he manages Real Vision and writes for The Global Macro Investor, a highly regarded original research service for hedge funds, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and other elite investors.We Chat:How Macro Investing thinking can change the game with Crypto What Raoul feels The Fed will do for the remainder of 2022 Building his HQ in the Metaverse NFTS - Hype or Here to Stay Which country is leading the way with CryptocurrencyYou can find Raoul Pal and Real Vision on Twitter @RaoulGMI https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI and @RealVision https://twitter.com/RealVision https://www.realvision.com/Check out this Real Vision video with Robin Schmidt on the Metaverse  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzHa9NCZWMw Recommended Books George Soros - Soros on Soros & The Alchemy of Finance Jack D. Schwager - Market Wizards Jeff Booth - The Price of Tomorrow Viktor Shvetz - The Great Rupture Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you Sign up & Verify - https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc To get the latest updates hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto - https://www.instagram.com/tappingintocrypto/ If you can't wait to learn more check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx - https://swyftx.com/learn/ The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

This week on The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony talks with Stephen Flood, CEO of GoldCore. Tony and Stephen discuss his life growing up with a single mother in Dublin, Ireland, the nature of Gold and Silver, and why you should invest in precious metals. Stephen’s father died when he was only 11. Alone with two children, his mother used what money they had to purchase a guest house in Dublin’s city center where she worked all the way into her eighties. About Stephen Flood Stephen Flood is the CEO of Goldcore and one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today. Stephen has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients. He believes in a “client first” approach and trusts that owning gold and silver helps people gain personal sovereignty in a way that few other assets can. After Stephen received his degree at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, he began his career in finance. He held financial and trading positions in New York City, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore where they advise clients on gold and silver purchasing and storage. Stephen is married with three young, lively boys, and when he’s not at work, he loves the outdoor life. He resides in the rural Dublin mountains and enjoys mountain walking, swimming and biking with the family. Learn more about Stephen Flood, https://www.goldcore.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen gives a magnificent breakdown of what Sound Money is, and how it can shelter your savings in the current economic climate as well as what looks to be a financial storm of global proportions ahead. Tony and Stephen also discuss the massive opportunities for starting your own business right now, and how serving others is the true key to success in these  challenging times, as well as Stephen's take on Crypto and the technology that drives it. Stephen's Bio:After Stephen received his degree at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, he followed his dream and moved to New York with only a few hundred dollars in his pocket and began his career in finance. He held financial and trading positions in New York City, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore where they advise clients on gold and silver purchasing and storage around the world. goldcore.comhttps://twitter.com/GoldCorehttps://www.youtube.com/c/GoldcoreWise Wolf Contact www.wisewolf.gold 

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Stephen Flood. Stephen is the founder and CEO of Goldcore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today. The firm is responsible for over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients. Stephen has an incredible story. After graduating college in Ireland, he left for New York with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket and made his way into finance, eventually working with Goldman Sachs as a Trader in Equity Derivatives. After having a lot of success, he followed his entrepreneurial spirit back to Ireland starting Goldcore in 2003. The company has been featured on just about every financial medium there is from CNBC to Bloomberg. But, what I love most about Stephen is that he's an entrepreneur at his core and I've asked him to come on and share the wisdom he's learned on his way to becoming a billion dollar CEO as well as his unique take on investing. www.GoldCore.com www.GoldintheUSA.com(Free Report on Gold Investing) Stephen's father died when he was 11. He learned early on how to take care of himself. And after going to college he knew he needed to follow his instincts and decided to go to New York where he go into finance. He loved his time in New York, but was always fascinated with technology and finance together. This helped in New York, but it also helped in finding creative solutions like he and his team have done at Goldcore. Everywhere Stephen has gone, he's been a disruptor and is driven by creating efficiencies. What made you leave Wall Street to start Goldcore? It wasn't in the plan. He had been there 7 years and planned to stay. He originally had planned to start his own firm. Then 9/11 happened. He was newly married and had an opportunity to exit Goldman and decided to travel the world with his wife. He witnessed 9/11 firsthand and was ready to move. After about a year, he found himself back in Ireland and joined an old friend to start Goldcore. What should people know about investing in gold and silver? Put 10% of your money into gold and hope it does not work! Gold is a risk off solution. It gains or holds when things get rough in the markets. It provides stability and financial insurance. It calms the mind of the investor so you have the insurance and can take advantage of the opportunity of a down market. Inflation is at 40-year highs, why hasn't made very large moves higher? At the 14 min mark, Stephen talks about the financial experiment of Quantitive Easing and money printing. Stephen talks about the gold price seeing intervention by larger institutions. The Cantillon Effect: You can print money and things look good initially, but eventually, it catches up with you and the money loses purchasing power and people start to dump it as they do not believe in it. Hard assets will appreciate in value. At the 18 min mark, Steven and I have a deeper discussion about central banking and about the monetary system in general. Explain how gold gives personal sovereignty… Having gold stored in a private storage facility is the closest thing you can have to personal sovereignty. It's like having your car parked in a garage that is storing it for you. It gives you an asset that you can access at any time. Thoughts on cryptocurrency? Blockchain is a revolutionary technology. It is huge leap forward. Bitcoin is not a really a currency and should not be treated like one. Money is power and the central banks will not allow Bitcoin to take that power – they will create their own and replace it. What are the key elements needed to succeed as an entrepreneur? Many entrepreneurs chase the exit and money, but it doesn't usually happen. If you can become the domain expert in your area, your chosen field. If you do that, you will do well successfully and monetarily. You must become the expert first and then the money will follow. You need to be truthful to yourself, your employees, and partners. Your team is critical and cannot be taken for granted. Show then a high degree of respect. “It is better to find right, than to be right.” Never stop learning…nothing is sacred. Biggest challenges and how did you overcome them? When they first started, gold was about $300/oz, and no one really cared about it. Then as the financial crisis came in and gold went down. At the time, the business was very transactional based and gold buying slowed down and their business slowed down for quite some time – they had an 80% drop in transactions. They learned the most on the way down. They also found a niche in storage which added stability. What is the benefit of storing things offsite vs. a safe at home? It is a client preference. For larger orders, it is easier. The benefits are that if you sell it very quickly vs. having it at home where you have to ship it in, etc. Storage is also insured by Lloyds of London. There is a chain of integrity for storage, so validation is automatic. If you take possession, it needs to be re-validated. www.GoldintheUSA.com for some good basics on gold. ​ Main principles that you have used in building your business that have really stood out? Being honest and truthful. Humility is very important. Own it and take personal responsibility. Where do you see the economy going over the next year? Big bold call – there is going to be an event that had a major impact on the markets and economy. Commercial real estate is a place to watch. The FED is in an impossible situation and cannot raise rates meaningfully. There is desperation for yield and returns and it is a bubble.   Best Quote: It is better to find right, than to be right. Stephen's   Misfit 3: Take personal responsibility and own every outcome. Look after your mind, body, and soul. Be truthful to yourself and those around you.   Show Sponsors: Athletic Greens (Free Year Supply of Vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs) AthleticGreens.com/Misfit Ecom Automation Gurus (Save 15%) www.EcomAutomationGurus.com  

Most people in the crypto world will know exactly who Raoul Pal is but if you haven't yet found him he is the Co-Founder and CEO of the incredible company Real Vision a financial media company offering in-depth video interviews and research publications from the world's best investors.Raoul is a Former hedge fund manager who retired at 36. He has run a successful global macro hedge fund, co-managed Goldman Sachs' hedge fund sales business in Equities and Equity Derivatives in Europe, and helped design the BBC TV program Million Dollar Traders, training participants in investment and risk management strategy. Raoul retired from managing client money and now lives in the Cayman Islands, from where he manages Real Vision and writes for The Global Macro Investor, a highly regarded original research service for hedge funds, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and other elite investors.We Chat:Why Raoul founded Real Vision How Macro Investing thinking can change the game with Crypto Why the market is responding as it is now What Raoul feels The Fed will do for the remainder of 2022 Building his HQ in the Metaverse NFTS - Hype or Here to Stay Which country is leading the way with Cryptocurrency.... and so much more! You can find Raoul Pal and Real Vision on Twitter @RaoulGMI https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI and @RealVision https://twitter.com/RealVision https://www.realvision.com/Check out this Real Vision video with Robin Schmidt on the Metaverse  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzHa9NCZWMw Books MentionedGeorge Soros - Soros on Soros & The Alchemy of Finance Jack D. Schwager - Market Wizards Jeff Booth - The Price of Tomorrow Viktor Shvetz - The Great Rupture Ready to start? Get $10 of FREE Bitcoin on Swyftx when you Sign up & Verify - https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?promoRef=tappingintocrypto10btc To get the latest updates hit subscribe and follow us over on the gram @tappingintocrypto - https://www.instagram.com/tappingintocrypto/ If you can't wait to learn more check out these blogs from our friends over at Swyftx - https://swyftx.com/learn/ The Tapping into Crypto podcast is for entertainment purposes only and the opinions on this podcast belong to individuals and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. Any advice is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation, if you're looking to get advice, please seek out a licensed financial advisor.

About This Episode: Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients. After Stephen received his degree at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, he began his career in finance. He held financial and trading positions in New York City, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore where they advise clients on gold and silver purchasing and storage. Stephen is married with three young, lively boys, and, when he's not at work, he loves the outdoor life. He resides in the rural Dublin Mountains and enjoys mountain walking, swimming and biking with the family. Find out more about Stephen at: Website: www.goldcore.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GoldCore/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-flood-544905/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldCoreLimited Special Audience Giveaway: www.goldintheusa.com Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/947 Sponsors: LinkedIn Jobs: Post your first job for free linkedin.com/cyol MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "In Trump Time" by Peter Navarro www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients. After Stephen received his degree at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, he began his career in finance. He held financial and trading positions in New York City, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore where they advise clients on gold and silver purchasing and storage. Stephen is married with three young, lively boys, and, when he's not at work, he loves the outdoor life. He resides in the rural Dublin Mountains and enjoys mountain walking, swimming and biking with the family. Find out more about Stephen at: Website: www.goldcore.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GoldCore/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-flood-544905/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldCoreLimited Special Audience Giveaway: www.goldintheusa.com Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/947 Sponsors: LinkedIn Jobs: Post your first job for free linkedin.com/cyol MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "In Trump Time" by Peter Navarro www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: "Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients. After Stephen received his degree at Portobello Business College in Dublin, Ireland, he began his career in finance. He held financial and trading positions in New York City, before joining Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. When he returned to Ireland to put his experience in trading, risk, and financial markets at Goldman to good use, his entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own financial services firm at GoldCore where they advise clients on gold and silver purchasing and storage. Stephen is married with three young, lively boys, and, when he's not at work, he loves the outdoor life. He resides in the rural Dublin Mountains and enjoys mountain walking, swimming and biking with the family." Find out more about Stephen at: Website: www.goldcore.com Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GoldCore/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-flood-544905/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldCoreLimited Special Audience Giveaway: www.goldintheusa.com Check out our YouTube Channel: Command Your Brand - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfy2IETlyeKq62VHdcRN7aQ/

A recognized leader in the Exchange Traded Products (ETF) industry, Dr. Scott M. Weiner joins co-host Mike Abrams on this week's episode for an informative and motivating conversation about his career in finance, the industry at large and ETFs specifically, plus the founding of Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS). Dr. Weiner shares how he got his start in the finance world, how his career progressed, and how the leadership qualities of veterans inspired the founding of VOWS. The author of The Complete Guide to ETF Portfolio Management, published by McGraw Hill, Dr. Weiner also breaks down what ETFs are and how the book provides everything you need to know to manage an ETF with the knowledge and skill of a seasoned pro. Dr. Weiner is Head of Quantitative Strategy and a Senior Portfolio Manager for the Exchange Traded Products (ETF) team at Janus Henderson Investors, a global asset management firm with over $400B in assets under management. He is a member of the firm's Index Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for the Janus Henderson Foundation. Prior to his tenure at Janus Henderson, Dr. Weiner was U.S. Head of Equity Derivatives and Quantitative Strategy at Deutsche Bank. His research has been published in Mathematical Finance; The Journal of Money, Credit and Banking; and The Journal of Business and Economic Statistics. Dr. Weiner earned a bachelor's degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, received his master's and doctoral degrees from Oxford University, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. He is an active member of Harvard Community Partners, a pro-bono consulting firm that advises nonprofit boards. He is the Founder of Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS™). ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He represents the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey represents the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.  

Volatility skews and options can play an important role in global markets. Dr Benn Eifert's QVR Advisors offers quantitative strategies on options products. He joins Ken, Paul, and James to talk about the rising use of options by retail traders.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bip-show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At the halfway point of 2021, we look back at what has been a busy and eventful year across Australian and global markets. Reverberations from the pandemic continue to have an impact, global trade tensions are top of mind, the ASX has seen historic highs in terms of trading volumes and a new breed of investor is changing investment preferences. In this episode of The Ideas Exchange Martin chats to ASX colleague, Graham O’Brien, Senior Manager, Equity Derivatives, Derivatives and OTC Markets about the year that was, the implications of events such as the GameStop saga for Australian investors, and the changing face of investment preferences in a post-COVID world. Head to asx.com.au for more articles, online courses and event information or follow ASX on Twitter and LinkedIn. Produced by Piccolo Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biggest Winner 10 launches on May 31st! Tune into our latest Generation ETFs podcast for a discussion with Syke Collyer, Vice President at Horizons ETFs and Roger Chandhok, Director, Equity Derivatives at National Bank Financial about tips, tricks and strategies for trading ETFs and how you could potentially take home the $7,500 grand prize for being the biggest winner in the ETF trading competition!

Tune in to hear Dr. David Kelly and Hamilton Reiner, head of U.S. Equity Derivatives here at J.P. Morgan Asset Management discuss how investors can participate in the equity market. Additional Description: Seeking to address several distinct investment needs? To learn more Click here.

Elizabeth Tian is a Director at Citi for Equity Derivatives, Global Markets. Specialising in equities, multi asset products (FX, commodities exposure structures), derivatives sales and product management through multiple channels that include wholesale clients, financial advisers, private bankers, brokers and direct retail clients. Liz is a regular speaker for the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Roadshow, Kaplan CPD Education Program. Has been on TV Interviews with CNBC, SKY Business News, Nine, Ten, SBS, ABC and Ausbiz.com.au and radio interviews to 2UE and ABC with print commentary for the Australian Financial Review. It is great to have Liz join us to unpack share investment and options to gear into the share market. Thanks for listening! We love your support, please subscribe, review, comment and share this episode to help empower and educate more folks around the money stuff! Check out more about us here: www.moneymechanics.com.au www.scottmalcolm.com.au Check out our Financial Service Guide and Privacy Policy here. Follow and like us on socials: Instagram: @moneymechanics Twitter: @moneymechanics Money Mechanics Pty Ltd (ABN 64 136 066 272) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 097 797 049) AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523 General Advice Warning Information in this podcast has been prepared for general information purposes only and not as specific advice to any particular person. Any advice contained is General Advice and does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs. Before making an investment decision based on this advice you should consider, with or without the assistance of a qualified adviser, whether it is appropriate to your particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances. Past performance of financial products is no assurance of future performance. Product Disclosure Statements contain information necessary for you to make a decision whether or not to invest in financial products which may be mentioned in this podcast. Ideally we suggest you speak with a licensed financial planner and seek out personal advice!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s show, Chris interviews Zack Kembar, Managing Director, Burke Norris Investments. As a student, Zack was admittedly laidback, disorganized, and thoroughly enjoying his time at Western University. However, all this changed with Student Works. As a Student Works manager, Zack ended up managing a team of 20 driven individuals. He shares how Student Works taught him some great lessons in organization, persistence, and time management.  When Zack graduated, the country was going through a recession which made it difficult for him to find the right job. So, Zack decided to change tracks and travel abroad - with the view to get into investment banking. And incredibly enough, he managed to get hired at Goldman Sachs in spite of having no business degree and zero prior experience. So how did Zack manage this feat? Zack regales listeners with his amazing story. When Zack discovered the investment banking niche that he was truly interested in, he went all out and devoted himself completely to learning new skill-sets.  Listeners will learn how Zack had to resort to some aggressive networking to find employment as a junior-level Goldman Sachs employee in Tokyo. He even stayed for a year with a local family so that he could learn Japanese. Eventually, he rose to the position of VP, Equity Derivatives. After Goldman Sachs, Zack worked as a Managing Director with Deutsche Bank in NY, followed by  BNP Paribas in Tokyo and Capstone Investment Advisors in Singapore . Currently, he is the managing director at Burke Norris Investments - a Toronto based Family Office.   Zack talks quite a bit about the importance of honing your sales skills. Good sales skills can help you in all walks of life. And having a full sales pipeline can help you pivot, and avoid failure when the going gets tough. Particularly, in this segment, we share how dogged determinedness is the key to success in sales. Other topics discussed in today’s show include ethics in investment banking, how to survive an economic crisis, and the importance of communication in an organization. Enjoy!  Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn Chris’s Email

This week on Solve It, Head of U.S. Equity Derivatives and Portfolio Manager , Hamilton Reiner, explains the reason behind some of the recent market volatility and underscores why investors should stick to their goals.

After a successful career in investment banking (managing multi billion dollar Equity Derivatives portfolios and building market leading franchises), Simon Rilling broke away to become an entrepreneur and focus on developing his mind, body and spirit. His desire to make a difference in people’s lives has ignited his mission to expand peoples mind & potential. He is Co-Founder of the non-profit Council for Human Development - a collective of social entrepreneurs dedicated to expand peoples creativity and consciousness en masse, and provide sustainable work for 1bn people by 2030! David Karasek held multiple Swiss national records in swimming and was on the Olympic team 2012 in London. A career in banking beaconed but by the age of 32 David knew there was a bigger game to play. After traveling the world speaking with business gurus, David found their levels of awareness were limited — thus he became a Co-Founder of the CHD to make a major impact on the world. He found that by opening his heart and doing what felt right, his life took on a completely new, exciting & fulfilling dynamic.

Senior Manager of Equity Derivatives at the ASX, Graham O'Brien, discusses the latest ASX updates for Option traders, including the recent changes to single leg Options expiry dates. With over 20 years of experience in equity derivatives and he is an expert on the Australian market. This session was recorded on 16 June 2020 at 7pm AEST. The market may have changed if you're listening to this at a later date. *Any advice is general advice only and is not tailored to your particular circumstances. You need to decide for yourself whether it's appropriate for you and your situation. **Past returns do not reflect future returns. Trading options is not suitable for everyone. There is a risk that you can lose more than the value of a trade or its underlying assets. You should only act on the information we provide if you are confident that you fully understand what you are doing.

Inside a competitive industry where 4.0 GPA's, and school involvement can make or break a candidates likelihood of becoming an investment banking intern, Lucas Duarte proves that committing to a goal, no matter your grades, is attainable if you put your time into it. During this casual conversation, we discuss the obstacles Lucas had to take to become a Derivatives Trader at only 26; he breaks down the skills and mindset required even your grades aren't at the top of the class. We also talk about the future of the global economy and various other sectors we think can see some value in the near and long-term. Follow Lucas on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasduarte07/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newgenmindset/message

Each week we invite a professional trader, private trader or industry leader for a candid fireside chat about why and how they got into trading and what important lessons they can share. Recorded live.This session was recorded on 14 April 2020 at 7pm AEST. The market may have changed if you're listening to this at a later date.*Any advice is general advice only and is not tailored to your particular circumstances. You need to decide for yourself whether it's appropriate for you and your situation.**Past returns do not reflect future returns.Trading options is not suitable for everyone. There is a risk that you can lose more than the value of a trade or its underlying assets. You should only act on the information we provide if you are confident that you fully understand what you are doing.

The price of vol, in single stocks, in equity sectors and across asset classes is on the mind of Stuart Kaiser. Now the head of equity derivatives research at UBS, Stuart spends his time helping the firm’s institutional clients find value on both the long and short side of the derivatives market. Landing at Goldman Sachs a stone's throw away from the global financial crisis, Stuart developed his skill set by looking for opportunities in the single stock options market at a time of massive transition in implied volatility. During our conversation, we revisit the surge in option premia in US financials, from extremely low to unrecognizably high levels in a matter of a year.  In this context, Stuart shares his views on the vol risk premia, noting that it can sometimes be compelling to sell vol at low levels, especially when markets are trending in muted fashion as they did in 2017. As part of his process for supporting clients, Stuart continuously evaluates volatility surfaces.  He shares the process he uses, describing how he utilizes back-tests and how he arrives at points on the curve that carry best and are optimal in the context of the risks being hedged.  We also discuss 2018, a year book-ended by market disruption events of very different character that required unique trade construction in hedging.  Lastly, Stuart shares his framework for evaluating cross-asset risk factors and how he looks for warning signs that sister asset classes like FX and rates may send to equity investors.  Today, amidst a challenging environment for carrying options, he sees value in gold volatility.  Please enjoy this episode of the Alpha Exchange, my discussion with Stuart Kaiser.

This week on Solve It, Hamilton Reiner, Head of U.S. Equity Derivatives, takes a look at how a traditional 60/40 asset allocation should change for investors focused on long-term goals.

Member @REPE shares his incredible story from bouncing between continents for his education to landing at a bulge bracket investment bank on the equity derivatives sales desk in London. Learn how he survived massive cuts during 2008, even when his bosses were trying to make him look bad, to why he jumped to a smaller bank. Why he decided to go back to the US to get his MBA from Wharton and what his passion is now.

The Jelly Donut Podcast #7 with Kevin Muir was recorded on November 1, 2019. Kevin Muir heads research of global and domestic investment products at East West Investment Management. Kevin is the former Head of Equity Derivatives at RBC Dominion Securities and was awarded the CFA Charter in 2001. He is also the author of The Macro Tourist newsletter. https://www.themacrotourist.com/ http://eastwestfunds.com/ https://twitter.com/kevinmuir --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jellydonutpodcast/support

Imagine a life rooted in maximizing your standard of giving vs. standard of living. As the co-founder of P.S. Kitchen, a social business that uses 100% of its profits to fund justice work, while hiring those in need of a second chance, April Tam Smith is also a Managing Director at a NYC investment firm in Equity Derivatives, a chairwoman of Share Hope, and a board member of Movement.org, as well as Generosity:NY. Tune in to learn about why April feels strongly that the perfect time to start a business is now, what you're really saying with your consumer decisions, and how to push past the fear of networking to accelerate your dreams.  She also goes on to share big and small steps we can all take towards living a more generous lifestyle. Head over to P.S. Kitchen to learn about the restaurant.  You'll definitely have to check it out the next time you're in midtown Manhattan! To find out more about the Hear Us Roar podcast, and sign up for my mailing list, visit www.hurpodcast.com.  Please subscribe to the show, and leave a comment, so I know how you feel.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Episode Length: 32:58 Learn about: · Overview of the Canadian and U.S. ETF markets · Actively managed ETF strategies · Smart beta strategies · How the ETF market eclipsed the mutual fund market in Canada · U.S. ETF market trends · Why financial advisors use ETFs in Canada and the U.S. · Views on whether or not the ETF market is overcrowded · Growing interests in thematic ETFs · Institutional investors and ESG · Expectations on the growth of Canadian thematic ETFs · Predictions on the future of the North American ETF market · Favourite ETF tickers Keynote Speakers: Andres Rincon, CMT, Director, Equity Derivatives & ETF Strategy, TD Securities Andres Rincon, CMT, is director of equity, ETFs and derivatives strategy at TD Securities. He advises institutional and wealth investors on ETF and option strategies, publishes a broad array of ETF and derivative publications, and works with TD's ETF market making team in facilitating ETF orders. He holds a bachelor of commerce degree in commerce, finance from the University of Ottawa James Seyffart, CFA, CAIA, ETF & Commodities Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence James Seyffart is a research analyst within Bloomberg Intelligence (Bloomberg LP's Research Department). He focuses on the research of the broader asset management industry with specialized expertise in the coverage of ETFs, Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds. Works with Bloomberg's commodity strategist in the research of cryptocurrencies and assists in the production of Bloomberg's ETF IQ, the only TV show fully devoted to all things ETFs. He has a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from The College Of New Jersey (TCNJ).

At first blush, market volatility and fragility would appear to be two sides of the same coin. But for Ben Bowler and his global team at BAML, the last 5 years has uniquely seen muted overall daily volatility punctuated by occasional but extreme market outbursts. In Ben’s role as global head of derivative research, he has studied this period - one in which market kurtosis, that pesky 4th moment, has been substantially high. Perhaps owing to the conditioning wrought by the heavy hand of Central Banks, investors have, in Bowler’s rendering, increasingly competed for “dip Alpha”. Thus, the market’s growing tendency to lurch from calm to calamity as crowded positioning is unwound and then ultimately re-established once the Central Bank asserts its desire to see easier financial conditions. The result is a remarkable change in the character of market volatility post crisis. In addition to exploring the notion of market fragility, my conversation with Ben considers the volatility risk premium, the value of signals from the landscape of cross-asset vol, and the impact of vol selling on the market’s gamma profile and resulting level of realized index volatility. We also broadly discuss the impact of risk control funds, the speed with which exposures can be de-risked and the greater incidence of flash-crash type events. Ben's insights are excellent. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did, my conversation with Ben Bowler on this episode of the Alpha Exchange.

This week on Solve It, Head of U.S. Equity Derivatives and Portfolio Manager Hamilton Reiner discusses why it is important to stay invested even as the market fluctuates.

Michael Purves, Weeden & Co. Chief Global Strategist & Head of Equity Derivatives, says you can't be dismissive of higher interest rates in the volatility story. Isaac Boltansky, Compass Point Senior VP & Policy Analyst, has noticed a lot of empty offices in D.C. government agencies. Steve Ricchiuto, Mizuho Securities Chief U.S. Economist, joins us to wrap sound from our interview with Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester and discuss eco data. Jonathan Ferziger, Bloomberg Middle East Politics Reporter, reports from Israel on the the U.S. Embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Michael Purves, Weeden & Co. Chief Global Strategist & Head of Equity Derivatives, says you can't be dismissive of higher interest rates in the volatility story. Isaac Boltansky, Compass Point Senior VP & Policy Analyst, has noticed a lot of empty offices in D.C. government agencies. Steve Ricchiuto, Mizuho Securities Chief U.S. Economist, joins us to wrap sound from our interview with Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester and discuss eco data. Jonathan Ferziger, Bloomberg Middle East Politics Reporter, reports from Israel on the the U.S. Embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.   

In this episode, Hall T. Martin conducts an interview with Allison Baum of Fresco Capital. Allison Baum is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Fresco Capital.  Prior to Fresco, Allison was an early member of the team at General Assembly, a global network for education and career transformation specializing in today's most in-demand skills, where she developed and launched the company's first part-time and full-time programs for technology, business, and design in New York.  In 2012, she relocated to Hong Kong to launch their first business in Asia.  Previously, she was a member of the Equity Derivatives team and Cross Asset Sales teams at Goldman Sachs in New York City. Fresco Capital is a global early stage venture fund. Fresco invests in companies at the seed stage and helps them grow by planning strategy to expand globally.

On episode 25 of the Epsilon Theory podcast, we’re joined by Peter Cecchini, Chief Market Strategist, Head of Equity Derivatives and Cross-Asset Strategy at Cantor Fitzgerald, to discuss one of his recent notes, “Failure to Inflate.” As Peter writes, “The theories that guide monetary policy fail to explain why growth and inflation remain so low in developed economies.” Tune in to hear why this is and what might bring about higher inflation.

Alexander Graubner-Müller. He’s the current CEO of Kreditech and started off as their CTO. He was a senior business development manager at Groupon and he was very active in the financial space such as an internship at Equity Derivatives in UBS. Alex is now in the Fintech space and running Kreditech. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – The Lean Startup What CEO do you follow? –  Elon Musk Favorite online tool? — n/a Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— No If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? Spend more time learning how to manage and build companies   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:40 – Nathan introduces Alexander to the show 02:20 – Kreditech is an end-to-end consumer lending company 02:45 – Kreditech has a powerful rating data 03:05 – Alex shares what kind of credit score they’d assign to a customer as opposed to what a bank would 04:15 – Kreditech is focused on consumers 05:28 – Kreditech is a lending company 05:55 – Current total loans outstanding 06:23 – Most of the loans are short in maturity 07:08 – The kind of person Kreditech loans to 08:25 – Kreditech is growing fast—around 100% every year 08:50 – Kreditech made $40M in revenue in 2015 09:30 – Kreditech explains their interest rates 10:15 – Kreditech offers higher loans with lower rates for specific consumers 12:07 – Some people who apply for a loan won’t usually be able to pay 12:33 – The fraction Kreditech will assume 15:17 – Total amount raised in funding rounds 16:40 – Loan origination 17:12 – Alex had to make sure to run the company on a fully-funded business plan 18:21 – Connect with Alex through LinkedIn, Twitter and his email 20:30 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: You can always work your way up – just give your ALL and embrace your company. Lending companies are different from the banks, but both have their advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to manage your company; NOT just how to manage people, but how to have your people work to make it more profitable.    Resources Mentioned: Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Drip – Nathan uses Drip’s email automation platform and visual campaign builder to build his sales funnel Toptal – Nathan found his development team using Toptal for his new business Send Later. He was able to keep 100% equity and didn’t have to hire a co-founder due to the quality of Toptal Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible. Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books. The Top Inbox  – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens and follow-up with email sequences Alexander@Kreditech.com – Alex’ email address @AGraubnerMuller – Alex’ Twitter handle Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Volatility Views 96: Harvesting Volatility Risk Premium Volatility Review: An ugly, ugly day across the board for Vol. S&P down 2%. VIX settlement last Wednesday. What is it about Feb that brings out the VIX call buyers en masse? Volatility Viewpoint: Today's guest is Scott Maidel, Senior Portfolio Manager of Equity Derivatives at Russell Investments. They discuss: Short volatility strategies & framework An update on the call overriding portfolio Why does a volatility risk premium exist? Is volatility an asset class? What are alternatives for managing portfolio volatility? Strategy construction techniques for harvesting volatility risk premium Will implied volatility underperform realized volatility in the coming months? What are some favorite tools/products/techniques for capturing implied vs. realized? How does the volatility premium in products like RVX differ from traditional S&P volatility products? The ideal use case for a volatility product like VIX/RVX? Crystal Ball: Weak China, Argentina, and worse-than-expected housing numbers, etc. has combined into a massive weight on the market, and volatility has only recently come to life. What should we expect going forward? 

Volatility Views 96: Harvesting Volatility Risk Premium Volatility Review: An ugly, ugly day across the board for Vol. S&P down 2%. VIX settlement last Wednesday. What is it about Feb that brings out the VIX call buyers en masse? Volatility Viewpoint: Today’s guest is Scott Maidel, Senior Portfolio Manager of Equity Derivatives at Russell Investments. They discuss: Short volatility strategies & framework An update on the call overriding portfolio Why does a volatility risk premium exist? Is volatility an asset class? What are alternatives for managing portfolio volatility? Strategy construction techniques for harvesting volatility risk premium Will implied volatility underperform realized volatility in the coming months? What are some favorite tools/products/techniques for capturing implied vs. realized? How does the volatility premium in products like RVX differ from traditional S&P volatility products? The ideal use case for a volatility product like VIX/RVX? Crystal Ball: Weak China, Argentina, and worse-than-expected housing numbers, etc. has combined into a massive weight on the market, and volatility has only recently come to life. What should we expect going forward?