

Mike Green
Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management; influential commentator on passive investing, market structure, and the inelastic market hypothesis who publishes research and a Substack (Michael W. Green).
Top 10 podcasts with Mike Green
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173 snips
Nov 13, 2025 • 58min
MacroVoices #506 Mike Green: Volatility, High-Yield, Precious Metals & More
In a lively discussion, Mike Green, Chief Strategist at Simplify Asset Management, shares insights on market dynamics and volatility. He delves into the impact of passive investing on equities and examines the sustainability of recent market momentum. Green also highlights shifting trends in high-yield bonds and the factors driving the rally in precious metals. Additionally, he tackles geopolitical tensions with China and the implications for U.S.-China relations. With a focus on strategies for yield, he provides actionable advice for navigating today’s market landscape.

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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 14min
Equity Market Strength is Masking a Recession | Mike Green
Mike Green, Portfolio Manager and Chief Strategist at Simplify, dives into the paradox of a strong equity market potentially hiding economic weakness. He discusses the implications of rising interest rates, how they're affecting consumer behavior, and hints at an upcoming recession due to labor market challenges. Green offers insights on the passive investing endgame driving equities higher and speculates on how asset values might fare in a recession. He also touches on inflation, the bond market, and the gig economy's impact on unemployment.

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May 29, 2025 • 1h 1min
MacroVoices #482 Mike Green: What The Market Is Not Discounting
Mike Green, Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management, dives deep into the implications of current tariffs and the contradictions in government policy. He explores the effects of passive investing on market behavior and the hidden economic challenges it masks. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of AI in the economy, innovative high-yield investment strategies, and the intricate dynamics of Treasury yields. Green’s insights on measuring real interest rates and inflation present a compelling view of today's financial landscape.

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May 7, 2025 • 40min
Tariff Uncertainty Ahead of Fed Meeting
Mike Green, Chief Strategist at Simplify Asset Management, shares insights on the current equity landscape and challenges of passive investing. He discusses how the obsession with inflation might be overstated and delves into the implications of imminent US-China trade talks on market dynamics. The conversation highlights the complexities surrounding future Federal Reserve policies and the critical approaches investors should adopt in light of economic uncertainty. Green emphasizes the need for strategic asset allocation amid an ever-shifting financial backdrop.

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Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 48min
Stock Market Now Hostage To Passive Capital Flows | Mike Green
In this enlightening conversation, Mike Green, Portfolio Manager and Chief Strategist at Simplify Asset Management, shares insights into the impact of passive capital flows on the stock market, arguing it's a primary driver of equity gains. He raises concerns about private markets and their potential spillover effects on the broader economy and pensions. Green also discusses the risks of AI stocks facing a repricing similar to the dot-com bubble, the societal consequences of concentrated wealth, and the necessity for regulatory reforms in an era of extractive capitalism.

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Jan 20, 2026 • 56min
The Line We Can't Cross | Mike Green on the Passive Investing Endgame
Join Mike Green, Chief Investment Strategist at Simplify Asset Management, as he unpacks the complexities of passive investing. He reveals why index funds aren't truly passive and discusses the inelastic market hypothesis, showing how daily flows can dramatically affect prices. Green highlights the growing dominance of passive investments and the potential instability this creates in markets. He also shares insights on the impact of demographic shifts and AI on capital investments, raising crucial questions for future investors.

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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 23min
The Risks of the Rise of Passive Investing | Mike Green
Mike Green, an expert on passive investing's market transformation, delves into why there's no such thing as a truly passive investor. He discusses how inelastic flows distort prices and the implications for market valuation and volatility. The conversation sheds light on the hidden risks of a passive-dominant market, including IPO scarcity and the unexpected consequences of target date funds. Green also explores the challenges posed by shifting demographics and calls for reevaluating regulatory policies in response to these changing dynamics.

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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 16min
Why Bitcoin's Scarcity Is Actually Its Greatest Flaw
Mike Green, CFA, known for his insights on market structure, critiques Bitcoin's inherent flaws. He discusses how Bitcoin's fixed supply creates economic barriers, concentrating wealth while hampering mobility for younger generations. Unlike gold, Bitcoin's scarcity leads to systemic deflation and wealth inequality. The correlation between Bitcoin ETFs and its price raises concerns about intrinsic value. Green highlights the risks of financial engineering by companies like MicroStrategy, questioning Bitcoin's viability as a sustainable investment.

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Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 42min
Precursor To Mayhem? All-Important Passive Capital Flows Are Faltering | Mike Green
Mike Green, a portfolio manager and chief strategist at Simplify Asset Management, shares his insights on the faltering passive capital flows that have been fueling the stock market. He discusses how changing economic conditions and administration policies could reshape future markets. Alongside Mike Preston and John Llodra from New Harbor Financial, they dive into the risks of complacency in passive investing and the implications of the gig economy on traditional employment metrics. They also highlight strategies for navigating this complex financial landscape with informed decision-making.

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Jan 30, 2026 • 52min
The Real Bubble No One Wants To Talk About (Mike Green)
Mike Green, an investment strategist focused on market structure and passive flows. He explores whether silver’s rally is meme-stock behavior, how precious metals relate to Bitcoin and China flows, the distortion passive investing causes in price signals, and the deeper social malaise from youth underemployment, lost trust, and AI-driven reallocations.


