Trends with Benefits
VanEck
Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider's edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck's Head of Product Management.
Episodes
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Apr 20, 2021 • 37min
[Crypto Series 3] - How to Trade Bitcoin with Ari Paul
I continue our special crypto podcast series by welcoming Ari Paul, CIO of BlockTower Capital to the show to discuss how bitcoin is traded and the market outlook for the cryptocurrency amidst its growing acceptance and long awaited legitimization by the government, financial services industry and most importantly, investors.
Apr 13, 2021 • 27min
Next Gen Advisory Practices with Mike Alexander
This week's episode features a discussion with Mike Alexander, President of Wealth Management for Broadridge about building a next generation advisory practice.
Apr 6, 2021 • 29min
REIT Income with Brad Thomas
This week's episode delves into the world of REIT income. I chat with Brad Thomas, CEO of Wide Moat Research to discuss COVID's impact on REITS, sector trends he's seeing, identifying quality and the impact of rising rates.
Mar 23, 2021 • 30min
Social Leverage with Howard Lindzon
Ed welcomes Howard Lindzon, co-founder of StockTwits back to the show, to discuss the rise of the individual investor.
Mar 16, 2021 • 28min
Stock Selection and Valuation with Andrew Lane
Andrew Lane, Director of Equity Research, Index Strategies with Morningstar joins me to talk about Morningstar's Wide Moat approach to stock selection and valuation.
Mar 9, 2021 • 33min
[Crypto Series 2] - Bitcoin's Growing Popularity with Institutions
I continue our special crypto podcast series by welcoming Dan Tapiero, Manager Partner and CEO of 10T Holdings and Co-founder of Gold Bullion International, to discuss the investment case for Bitcoin when it comes to institutions.
Mar 2, 2021 • 37min
Social Sentiment with Jamie Wise
Jamie Wise, CEO of Periscope Capital and Founder of Buzz Holdings joins me this week to discuss social sentiment as an investment strategy.
Feb 17, 2021 • 28min
The State of Public Markets with Hope Jarkowski
In this episode I speak with Hope Jarkowski, Head of Equities for the New York Stock Exchange about the role exchanges are playing to improve access and opportunities for investors.
Feb 5, 2021 • 31min
[Crypto Series 1] - What is Bitcoin with Pierre Rochard
I kick off our special Bitcoin podcast series with Pierre Rochard, Bitcoin Strategist for Kraken. We discuss what bitcoin is, its authenticity and the key characteristics of bitcoin that attract investors.
Feb 2, 2021 • 30min
How the Casino Industry Plans to Digitally Adapt with Howard Jay Klein
I speak with Howard Jay Klein, author of The House Edge casino investment site on Seeking Alpha. We discuss sports and mobile betting and the outlook for the traditional casino and gaming industry.


