The Compound and Friends

On episode 62 of The Compound and Friends, Shirl Penney joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss market volatility, adjusting to a higher risk-free rate, investment banking, the state of wealth management, hiring top advisors, and much more! This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Future Proof on 9/13/22.Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 61 of The Compound and Friends, Brian Belski joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss the earnings outlook, multiple compression, the labor market, odds of a recession, the next rate hike, permabears, and much more!This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor who receives fees from clients who invest in their Liftoff proprietary portfolios, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary.Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 60 of The Compound and Friends, JC Parets joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss JC's latest treasure trove of charts, Bitcoin as a store of value, what Buffett has been buying, and much more! Bonus: Michael reacts to breaking NBA news!This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor who receives fees from clients who invest in their Liftoff proprietary portfolios, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary.Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 59 of The Compound and Friends, Devon Drew joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss Jackson Hole, Adam Neumann's new venture, crypto regulation, the best performing stocks since March 2020, using AI in asset management, and much more!This episode is brought to you by our friends at Masterworks. Visit https://masterworks.art/compound to skip the 10,000 person waitlist. See disclaimer at mw-art.co/x.Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 58 of The Compound and Friends, Joe Terranova joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss why you should leave politics out of your portfolio, the latest meme stock rug pull, the right market P/E, Joe's ETF, and much more!This episode is brought to you by our friends at Masterworks. Visit https://masterworks.art/compound to skip the 10,000 person waitlist. See disclaimer at mw-art.co/x.Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 57 of The Compound and Friends, Alex Morris joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss earnings, the jobs recovery, Netflix and the streaming wars, the bull case for Meta, the worst investing advice ever, and much more!This episode is brought to you by our friends at Masterworks. Visit https://masterworks.com/compound to skip the 10,000 person waitlist. See disclaimer at mw-art.co/x.Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win a free subscription of Alex's Substack here: https://www.thecompoundnews.com/compound-substack-giveaway/Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Saccocia, Chief Investment Officer at SVB Private and CNBC contributor, shares her insights on the current state of the economy and financial markets. She discusses the recent Nasdaq bounce and the tensions between inflation and consumer spending. Shannon reveals her outlook for the second half of the year, touching on the challenges in the housing market and the semiconductor industry. The conversation also explores market dynamics, banking complexities, and the role of interest rates in shaping investment strategies.

In this engaging discussion, Matthew Ball, Managing Partner of EpyllionCo and author of "The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything," dives into the transformative potential of the metaverse. He examines the economic implications, contrasting its projected GDP with traditional markets. Matthew also highlights NVIDIA's crucial role in shaping this digital frontier through advanced technologies. He addresses the complexities of investments in the metaverse, touching on challenges like cyberbullying and misinformation, while envisioning a future rich with virtual interactions.

Alex Kantrowitz, a writer and podcaster focused on big tech, joins the hosts to dive into earnings season and the ever-shifting landscape of the tech industry. They discuss the surprising resurrections of giants like Microsoft and Apple amidst economic challenges. The conversation also touches on Netflix's new ad-supported model and the unpredictable world of crypto, reflecting on the emotional impact of market fluctuations. Kantrowitz offers intriguing insights into the challenges of maintaining innovation in tech and critiques the complexities of the metaverse.

Brendan Ahern, CIO at KraneShares, and Kai Wu, Founder and CIO of Sparkline Capital, join the discussion with insights into the shifting landscape of Chinese stocks and the impact of government regulation. They dive into the latest challenges in the tech sector, including the Voyager bankruptcy and its implications for crypto regulation. The conversation also explores the intersection of U.S.-China tech dynamics, innovative investment strategies, and the role of machine learning in finance. Their expertise sheds light on navigating market volatility and emerging investment opportunities.