Money Stuff: The Podcast Catastrophe in the Name: ETF, Trades, AI
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Jun 27, 2025 Dive into the world of Boomer-candy ETFs and the quirky nature of autocallables as unique market crash insurance. Explore the hurdles faced by J.P. Morgan in establishing a private credit trading desk and the dynamics of private credit markets. Discover the tech showdown between AI and the metaverse, with insights into recruitment struggles in the AI sector. The hosts also touch on how innovations in ETFs and financial technologies are reshaping trading strategies. Tune in for a mix of finance, tech implications, and industry quirks!
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Bird's quirky perching habits
- Katie shares a story about her bird's flying and perching challenges.
- The bird refuses to perch on a cat tree but will perch on humans or its cage.
How Autocallable ETFs Work
- Autocallable ETFs let retail investors effectively sell market crash insurance.
- They offer high yields unless the market crashes, in which case investors can lose significant money.
Autocallables vs Buffers
- Autocallable ETFs pay high coupons but offer no downside buffers.
- Investors get attractive yields until a market crash causes large losses.