Money Stuff: The Podcast Dinosaur Bone Treasury Company: A Mailbag Episode
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Aug 15, 2025 Katie and Matt tackle quirky financial concepts like Blooming Onion futures and spirit securities. They also discuss the complexities of IPO strategies and the legal nuances of everyday purchases like DoorDash orders. The conversation lightens up with explorations into innovative treasury investments and sports random hedging with futures. They dissect no-penalty CDs, revealing hidden bank profits. A dash of humor comes through as they talk about communication styles in media, rounding out this entertaining and insightful discussion.
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Why DoorDash Orders Aren't Onion Futures
- Ordering food for near-term delivery is a spot sale, not a futures contract under the Onion Futures Act.
- The legal spot/forward dividing line is vague but regulators use short windows (days to ~28 days) as a rule of thumb.
Why IPO Pops Are Often Intentional
- IPOs often leave money on the table intentionally to attract long-term investors and create positive market momentum.
- Underwriters and companies prioritize building desirable public shareholders and long-term relationships over maximizing immediate proceeds.
Prepare For Retail Mania In Capital Markets
- Expect equity capital markets teams to factor retail/meme demand into issuance planning and to recommend flexible tools like at-the-market offerings.
- Consider having mechanisms ready to sell into retail-driven rallies if your stock is meme-susceptible.