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Consumer Sentiment: How Much Does It Matter?

Consumer sentiment is a popular topic when a company, investment, or economy is being evaluated. How much does it matter when reviewing something’s financial state? Are there certain additional factors? In this episode we explore all of that and more!

Natural Disasters: How They Impact the Economy

Natural disasters can influence many aspects of life, including your financial investment strategies. In this episode we explore how natural disasters impact the economy and your investment portfolio. Scott Bauer, Chief Executive Officer at Prosper Trading Academy LLC, joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Basics of Buffered ETFs

Buffered ETFs are sometimes looked at for helping against losses or downsides in an investor portfolio. The topic of buffered ETFs can be complex and there are several pros and cons to consider. Ron Delegge, the founder of ETFguide, joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Market Bubbles: The Mechanics of Blowing Up Market Bubbles: The Mechanics of Blowing Up

In this episode we explore market bubbles and what they have taught us in terms of economics and behaviors of financial markets. How do these bubbles form? What do they leave in the aftermath of a popped bubble? Giuseppe Sette, President at Reflexivity, joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Leveraged and Inverse ETFs: Are They a Trader's Double Edge Sword?

In this episode we explore leveraged and inverse ETFs. They have many details associated that are a bit different than a standard stock or ETF investment. These include complexity, amplification of investment, and specific risks associated. We hope our listeners can learn more about their qualities and how they could be integrated into achieving financial goals. Edward Egilinsky, Managing Director at Direxion joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Tariff Impacts: Economic and Consumer Perspectives

Tariffs have been a popular topic as of late. There are debates on if they are positive or negative for the economy, and how they can impact the everyday consumer. In this episode we explore details associated with tariffs and their effects on investment strategies. Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

An FYI on CDS (Credit Default Swaps)

Credit default swaps are a complex topic in the derivatives market. They were a hot topic in 2008, as they were usually part of the conversation with mortgage-backed securities. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia. We explore some of the foundational aspects associated and discuss the part these products play in the market.

Reviewing Finances in the New Year

With the new year upon us, resolutions and reviews of all kinds are taking place. When it comes to your finances, there can be many elements to take into consideration. We are going to explore the common elements and the often forgotten about financial items. Elizabeth Ayoola, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet joins us for this episode to discuss.